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October 29, 2013 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Now in its tenth year, the StartUps Awards recognizes some of the United Kingdom’s most innovative and ambitious enterprises.  Operated by Startups – the UK’s “number 1 service for starting a business”, the awards has become a rather prestigious event.  Many recognized businesses have gone… Read More

October 28, 2013 @ 9:49 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Cambridge-based stem cell research tool provider Cell Guidance Systems has successfully crowdfunded over £242,000 on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The raise represents a £2,000,000 valuation. The funds come for a 12.14% equity stake dispersed among the crowd. CGS was originally seeking $100,000 in funding for… Read More

October 23, 2013 @ 8:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Marine & Auto Security Solutions Captures Wide Media Attention with Crowdfunding Success. One couple in the United Kingdom were talking about preventing piracy and cooked up a plastic barrier on the railing of the ship. Turned down by banks they went on to raise equity… Read More

October 23, 2013 @ 9:11 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has posted a brief promotional video with some comments from investors regarding the experience of investing using Crowdcube. Commentors include: Rupa Ganatra – Investor in Righteous Salads Peter Hall – Investor Kamm & Sons Christine Lomax – Investor in Escape the… Read More

October 20, 2013 @ 12:23 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

For the better part of a year we’ve been anticipating a report that was to be the product of a joint venture by thought leaders and researchers in the crowdfunding space, distributed and supported by The World Bank. That report, entitled “Crowdfunding’s Potential for the… Read More

October 15, 2013 @ 8:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Social network for gaming, “gamesGRABR”, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign, to raise £150,000 for the ongoing development and growth of their business.  Today’s crowdfunding launch is one of the first by a game focused tech company to offer a stake in the company not just… Read More

October 12, 2013 @ 12:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

James Caan is one of the United Kingdoms’ most successful entrepreneurs.  Caan made a fortune in the recruitment industry building his companies Alexander Mann and Humana International.  In 2004 he founded private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw which lists a portfolio of more than 30 companies…. Read More

October 2, 2013 @ 12:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Conference organizer Crowdsourcing Week held a live #CrowdChat with Crowdcube CEO Darren Westlake today.  In case you did not have Twitter up and the hashtag isolated we have captured the most relevant tweets below in a Storify. While there were no grand revelations, Crowdcube did… Read More

October 1, 2013 @ 10:06 am By JD Alois  |  

The Conservative Party Conference is being held in Manchester, United Kingdom, from September 29th to October 2nd. The agenda includes the expected speeches of party leaders and tributes to past luminaries.  The agenda also includes an important recognition as to what entrepreneurs bring to the… Read More

September 30, 2013 @ 10:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Surpasses £13  Million Raised to Date for 70 UK Businesses As previously reported Hab Housing, raising equity on equity platform Crowdcube, was set to become the most funded offering on the UK based platform having surpassed the previous mark of £1.5 Million.  The housing… Read More

September 30, 2013 @ 7:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Event organizer Crowdsourcing Week has scheduled a #Crowdchag with Crowdcube CEO and Co-Founder Darren Westlake,  a leading t equity crowdfunding site in the United Kingdom.     – will be talking all things crowdfunding and equity on our next Twitter #Crowdchat. Join the conversation using the… Read More

September 27, 2013 @ 8:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Simultaneously Announces Banner Week of Funding. Sustainable housing developer, Hab Housing has surpassed Crowdcube’s equity crowdfunding record by raising over £1.5 Million to date.  The equity offering is still open to investors due to the popularity of the investment.  The company had originally targeted… Read More

September 26, 2013 @ 9:19 am By JD Alois  |  

London Business Angels (LBA) received a much earned award yesterday as Private Investor Network of the Year.  LBA had been on the shortlist the year prior but was topped by Beer & Partners. The Angel investment network was one of six companies which was up… Read More

September 25, 2013 @ 8:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Global event organizer and consulting group Crowdsourcing Week has indicated their intent to raise equity via the Crowdcube crowdfunding platform. In a brief note to followers Crowdsourcing shared the forthcoming opportunity to own a part of the growing company; Announcing: Your Opportunity to Invest in Crowdsourcing… Read More

September 24, 2013 @ 2:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

Front Up Rugby, a rugby inspired fashion label for men, has grown into one of the United Kingdom’s leading and most respected clothing brands.  The company was started in 2008 by entrepreneur Jon Allen who saw a gap in the market for a youthful and fashionable rugby… Read More

September 17, 2013 @ 4:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anyone interested in hearing about how equity crowdfunding may benefit your business has the opportunity to hear investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube share their wisdom next week 3PM to 5PM on Thursday, September 26th in London. Co-Founder Luke Lang and Investment Manager Michael Wilkinson will be… Read More

September 10, 2013 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

During the month of August when many people were sunning themselves on a beach somewhere, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube was very busy.  So busy in fact they raised a stunning £2,268,580 for the entire month.  This represented 6 funded pitches and the support of 701… Read More

September 4, 2013 @ 10:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Equity Crowdfunding Platform has Raised Over £12 Million to date for 64 Busineses. Crowdcube founders Luke Lang and Darren Westlake ventured off to Downing Street today to meet with British authorities to discuss the equity crowdfunding revolution and realities of today.  Representatives from HM… Read More

September 4, 2013 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Recently equity portal Crowdcube re-visited the NESTA – BBAA report on Angel investing in the United Kingdom.  While the research document was produced several years ago (2009 is the publish date) the theme and lessons learned remain intact.  Investing in startups is risky, but rewards… Read More

September 1, 2013 @ 10:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Co-Founder Luke Lang was briefly interviewed on BBC as a quick feature on crowdfunding and the equity platform.  BBC Spotlight focused on a recently launched equity offering – Whackjob – currently solidity £150,000 for 40 % equity in their growing small business.  The company,… Read More