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March 3, 2016 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, UK-based DIY company, GripIt Fixings, has already hit £1 million thanks to over 350 investors. GripIt is the ‘World’s Ultimate Plasterboard Fixing.’ Its products hold extreme loads of up to 225kg and is designed to be the only… Read More

March 3, 2016 @ 9:35 am By JD Alois  |  

If you were able to purchase shares of Mondo Bank on Crowdcube – Congratulations.  But if you blinked and did not register at exactly 1PM GMT sorry.  You are out of luck. Mondo Bank raised £1 million from investors in just 96 seconds. This is… Read More

March 3, 2016 @ 7:41 am By JD Alois  |  

After a challenging problem of too much demand and not enough supply,  Mondo is back on Crowdcube today to allow smaller investors the opportunity to invest in the possible future of banking. RELATED: Mondo Bank Raises £1 Million in 96 Seconds. Sets Equity Crowdfunding Record At… Read More

March 1, 2016 @ 2:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the announcement that Mondo’s highly anticipated Crowdcube campaign would not be live today due to technical difficulties, CEO of the digital only challenger bank, Tom Blomfield, revealed the company will open share purchases this Thursday (March 3rd). Blomfield shared in an email this afternoon: “As… Read More

March 1, 2016 @ 10:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The London Cocktail Club (LCC), which comprises of five London cocktail bars, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £750,000 to help continue its expansion.  Founded in 2008 by JJ Goodman, a winner of the world cocktail championship and James Hopkins founded LCC after… Read More

March 1, 2016 @ 9:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mondo, the digital only challenger bank, attempted to sell shares on Crowdcube yesterday but demand was so robust the site became overloaded causing a temporary halt to any sales.  Crowdcube has posted  a Status Page, saying they are sorry.. “The launch of the Mondo campaign… Read More

February 29, 2016 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Dragon’s Den success and DIY firm, GripIt Fixings, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £1.5 million as a way to help fund international expansion plans. The company’s description reads: “GripIt is the ‘World’s Ultimate Plasterboard Fixing’, holding extreme loads of up to 225kg and is… Read More

February 29, 2016 @ 10:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, reportedly experienced some issues after large amounts of investors looked to put their money towards digital only bank, Mondo. Mondo, a UK based challenger bank, announced earlier this month that it was seeking to raise £6 million through the… Read More

February 26, 2016 @ 4:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

E-Sign, a UK-based electronic signature service provider has launched its third equity crowdfunding campaign through Crowdcube to raise £75,000. The company provides secure, encrypted document storage facilities for users with a full audit trail and signatory ID validation. The company’s services include: Keep track of progress,… Read More

February 25, 2016 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube celebrated the winners of its 2015 awards. The annual event honors many businesses that have funded through the UK portal (which is also celebrating it fifth birthday). The Crowdcube crew previously stated: “The categories range from ‘Pitch of the Year’ and ‘Coolest Brand… Read More

February 23, 2016 @ 12:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following eMoov’s highly successful campaign on Crowdcube, CEO and founder of #FundedClub member, Russell Quirk, revealed to the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform more details as to why it decided to go with the funding method. While explaining what inspired him to launch the campaign, Quirk… Read More

February 22, 2016 @ 12:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pact Coffee, a London-based coffee company, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £1 million as it begins to expand to other markets. The brand, which was founded by Stephen Rapoport in 2012, has reportedly been backed by some of European’s leading venture… Read More

February 21, 2016 @ 9:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Piers Linney, a former Dragon’s Den star who left the popular show last year after 2 seasons, has invested in the Dirt Factory – UKs first indoor BMX/Mountain bike park. Dirt Factory easily topped its £300,000 funding target and stands at over £346,000 today.  … Read More

February 20, 2016 @ 11:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube shared details about #FundedClub member Pip & Nut and its success. The portal stated: “We love seeing great businesses doing great things, thanks to the backing of the crowd and Pip & Nut is no exception to this…. Read More

February 19, 2016 @ 3:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, UK-based Red Squirrel Brewing Co. launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a mission to raise £500,000. During its run on the portal, the company has overfunded and has decided to extend its funding round. Red Squirrel, which was founded in 2010 by Greg… Read More

February 19, 2016 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Business Insider UK announced its 100 Coolest People in UK Tech list. Among those who were named were CEO of Funding Circle Samir Desai, CEO/co-founder of Seedrs Jeff Lynn and Crowdcube co-founders Luke Lang and Darren Westlake. Sharing details about the list, the media outlet revealed:… Read More

February 18, 2016 @ 4:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube co-founder and CEO Darren Westlake recently shared his thoughts on crowdfunding, including several myths and misconceptions. While revealing the truth behind the myths, Westlake stated: “Myths exist in every aspect of business life and our industry is no different. Our job is to set… Read More

February 17, 2016 @ 2:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, The Guardian announced the top 10 craft pubs that are located in South London. Of the various pubs was Crowdcube success and #FundedClub member, UBrew. Back in January 2015, UBrew took to the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform to raise £75,000 so that it may… Read More

February 17, 2016 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, preserve masterminds of The London Jam Factory have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £130,000. The award winning jam manufacturer, which was founded two years ago, revealed that it was created when founder Pierre-Louis Phelipot’s mother gave him her copper preserving pan. With… Read More

February 16, 2016 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Back in November, UK’s equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube announced it has formed a new partnership with Amazon Launchpad, a new programme that will bring innovative products from British startups to millions of Amazon customers across the UK. Now, just a few months later, the portal is ready… Read More