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September 29, 2014 @ 2:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Beauhurst recently posted a comment about the successfully equity crowdfunding raise of easyProperty on Crowdcube.  After Private Equity Guru Jon Moulton” questioned the valuation of the not yet live platform quoted at £67 million it appears that research firm Beauhurst dug a bit further to do a… Read More

September 26, 2014 @ 11:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bristol-based Rollasole launched a Crowdcube equity crowdfunding campaign earlier this month to raise £150,000 for the expansion of its shoe company. Within a few weeks, the campaign reached well over its initial goal and has raised over £174,000 thanks to 87 investors. Rollasole is dubbed… Read More

September 24, 2014 @ 1:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Setting out to expand its franchise, Edinburgh-based company SuperJam turned to Crowdcube for its £250,000 crowdfunding campaign. The company is said to be known for its delicious jams and popularity in the UK region. Funds from the project will help SuperJam make its way into other… Read More

September 23, 2014 @ 11:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

easyProperty, the most recent addition to the easyGroup, has successfully closed their equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube.  The startup was founded by Robert Ellice, with the support of Stelios Haji Ionnou, the billionaire founder of easyJet.  The offer on Crowdcube had an initial goal of raising… Read More

September 23, 2014 @ 11:40 am By Erin Hobey  |  

With the backing of 97 investors, Cgon has secured over £155K for the 10.34% equity offered and pushed into overfunding on Crowdcube.  Cgon is now planning to adapt their articles to add preemption to B shares. Cgon devotes itself to reducing emissions in fossil fueled engines,… Read More

September 22, 2014 @ 4:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to expand its frozen yogurt business, UK-based company Samba Swirl launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £285,000. Samba Swirl, a trading name of Obal Solutions, Ltd., reportedly opened the first ever self-serve frozen yogurt shop in the UK in 2010. With much… Read More

September 19, 2014 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Escape the City was an early equity crowdfunding success on Crowdcube. The team at Crowdcube acknowledged their unique success, of quickly raising £600,000 in just 14 days, by crowning Escape the City “Pitch of the Year” in 2012.  Escape the city is a a website that… Read More

September 17, 2014 @ 12:06 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Intending to be the flag bearer for change across the European estate agent and property market, Billionaire founder of Easy-Jet, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou,  has lead online real estate startup easyProperty quickly to overfunding on Crowdcube, raising over £1.027M for the 1.54% equity offered with over 227 investors to date.   Making successful… Read More

September 12, 2014 @ 7:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has created a cool infographic sharing some insight into the first mini-bond ever to be offered online.  Chilango, a hugely popular London restaurant chain, launched the mini-bond offering earlier this year to lead the way.  Dubbed the “Burrito Bond” the securities… Read More

September 9, 2014 @ 11:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

Billionaire founder of Easy-Jet, Sir Stelios Haji-Iannou, is going the equity crowdfunding route to finance his latest venture – online real estate startup EasyProperty.  Sir Stelios has offered 1.5% ownership in the new company for a substantial £1 million.  The offer, listed earlier today on… Read More

September 8, 2014 @ 11:04 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Aiming to raise £1M in return for 20% equity stake in The Monzie Hotel Ltd, a subsidiary of Corryard holdings Ltd which won the Scottish Homes Award for Renovation of the Year, The Monzie Hotel has listed on Crowdcube.  The funds will be used to… Read More

September 5, 2014 @ 9:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Sensory Perspective Ltd, is offering 25% equity in the small company for £1.15 million on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.  The offer, only recently launched, has so far captured the interest of 23 investors -with the single largest coming in at £75,000. Sensory Perspective has developed… Read More

September 2, 2014 @ 5:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chupamobile, wants to be the one-stop destination for anyone dreaming to launch an app or a game.  The company announced today (September 2nd) that it has completed a $1.3 million equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube in the 20 days since the launch. This is the second crowdfunding round… Read More

September 1, 2014 @ 10:02 am By JD Alois  |  

UK based fitness startup 1Rebel has successfully raised £1,559,370 on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube.  The offer was launched this past July and quickly jumped towards their final goal.  A single investor contributed £575,000 in the funding round giving it a substantial boost. The round closed… Read More

August 31, 2014 @ 3:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube is now accepting applicants for its accelerator program.  The program is looking for companies that expect to raise capital in the next few months.  Selected companies will get assistance in prepping their business to become investment ready – and of course… Read More

August 29, 2014 @ 2:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to help pet lovers with their needs, Astar Pets is seeking to raise £400,000 through the crowdfunding platform CrowdCube for its extensive services for those who love their fur babies. According to the campaign’s website, Astar Pet’s is on a mission to help pet… Read More

August 28, 2014 @ 7:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Odyssey Airlines, a UK based airlines that will offer business class only, transatlantic flights, has passed the £1 million mark crowdfunding on Crowdcube.  This represents 104% of their targeted raise on Crowdcube.  As of today the amount stood at £1,049,230 for over 5% equity in… Read More

August 27, 2014 @ 8:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Largest Amount Raised for Single Offer Ever on Crowdfunding Platform Crowdcube. London based Mexican restaurant group Chilango has completed its mini-bond campaign that came to be known as the “Burrito Bond”.  Crowdfunding on Crowdcube, the Burrito Bond raised £2,160,000 from 749 investors.  The security will… Read More

August 20, 2014 @ 9:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Chilango, a UK based Mexican restaurant chain, was the first mini-bond ever to go the crowdfunding route.  Called the “Burrito Bond” the offer for the 4 year security with an 8% coupon launched this past June and quickly funded hitting its initial goal of raising £1… Read More

August 18, 2014 @ 9:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

Hubbub is a crowdfunding platform.  They offer their services to universities and other educational entities to fundraise for student projects, faculty or just about whatever the institution desires.  Their core product is a white label offer that is branded to work with engaged communities. Now… Read More