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May 28, 2013 @ 9:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube is preparing to enter the Canadian  market this month.  A post on the Canadian home page of the platform stated; Crowdcube, from our UK base, is already the world’s most successful equity Crowdfunding platform and has so far raised… Read More

May 23, 2013 @ 7:00 am By Dominique Litmaath River  |  

Crowdfunding has taken the world by storm and the United Kingdom has been a leader in many regards.  It is not just the realm of the ubiquitous reward sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo – each on a path for global expansion – but in investment… Read More

May 17, 2013 @ 11:30 am By RetailTimes.co.uk  |  

Despite the current economic climate, there is no shortage of retail entrepreneurs. However, getting a new operation off the ground and competing with brands takes capital, and that is hard to come by… or is it? Luke Lang, co-founder of crowdfunding website Crowdcube, takes a… Read More

May 17, 2013 @ 3:16 am By Unquote  |  

For the last five years, Sweden has been the third largest market in Europe for venture capital-backed exits, trailing only France and the UK, according to unquote” data. The nation has consistently ranked among the top five most active markets in Europe for venture investment,… Read More

May 16, 2013 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdsourcing Week, a conference on everything Crowdsourcing – including crowdfunding. The event will bring together leaders and innovators from around the world to discuss the impact of the open internet and the “fundamental shift towards the new digital economy”.  The conference opens on June 3rd in Singapore… Read More

May 9, 2013 @ 1:00 am By JD Alois  |  

In the ultimate validation of their successful equity crowdfunding platform, UK based Crowdcube has successfully crowdfunded their own company by offering equity in their business.  In a post on the Crowdcube Facebook page they acknowledged having raised £1,500,000 from 259 investors.  The funds were raised… Read More

May 8, 2013 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding site CrowdCube is extending their reach into Sweden.  The UK based equity crowdfunding platform has experienced great success in the UK over the past couple years having raised over £6.7 Million from over 34,000 registered investors. In a note posted on the Swedish… Read More

May 5, 2013 @ 9:00 am By This Is Money  |  

Demand for alternative sources of finance is rocketing, with figures this weekend showing that lending to small firms through peer-to-peer lending site Funding Circle has passed £100 million. The site, set up less than three years ago, has grown so fast that experts estimate in… Read More

May 4, 2013 @ 11:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube was honored to have their CEO and Co-Founder Darren Westlake be the keynote speaker at the House of Lords on Monday 29 April.  Hosted by Lord Erroll, Chairman of the All-Party group for Entrepreneurship,  the event included a round table discussion which… Read More

April 17, 2013 @ 8:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube has released they have raised almost £1 Million in equity funding in April.  Four crowdunding companies were raising funds to achieve this level. East End Manufacturing – A clothing manufacturer located in East London raised £150,000 The RushMore Group – A parent company for… Read More

April 12, 2013 @ 8:38 am By JD Alois  |  

UK based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has announced their joining the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA).  Crowdcube CEO and Co-Founder, Darren Westlake, was quoted as saying, “Business angel investing in the UK is in good health and showing signs that it will flourish in the… Read More

April 12, 2013 @ 5:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding on Crowdcube, East End Manufacturing successfully raised £150,000 from 72 investors in only eight days. East End Manufacturing  had offered 20% equity in the firm for a total of £150,000.  The bulk of the funding was provided in the last 36 hours. East End… Read More

April 9, 2013 @ 3:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK based Crowdcube crowdfunding Platform has been shortlisted for the Express & Echo Business Award Crowdcube, one of the leading equity based crowdfunding platforms in Europe, is up for another award.  This one is for the Express & Echo Business Award – a recognition which… Read More

March 23, 2013 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube announced they have been selected to be on the FinTech 50 Watchlist for 2013.  The list is put together to recognize companies which are redefining the financial services industry.  The panel selects which businesses they feel are disruptive or will impact… Read More

March 22, 2013 @ 8:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding trail blazer Crowdcube recently updated the statistics on their site.  To date they have raised over £5.7 Million to provide funding for 42 businesses in the United Kingdom.  The average amount invested is currently £2,093.  The most robust crowdfunding sectors have been Retail… Read More

March 21, 2013 @ 10:22 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Crowdfunder has partnered with Enterprise Nation to help fund UK businesses which will reach a network of over two million people. The partnership will help educate UK businesses on how crowdfunding could work for them. The combined Crowdfunder and Peoplefund.it network have already contributed £500,000… Read More

March 20, 2013 @ 11:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced another crowdfunding success on their equity portal this past week.  Ovivo mobile communications offered a 12.5% stake in the company for £150,000.  This round of fundraising captured 70 investors with a significant chunk being invested in the final few days of… Read More

March 13, 2013 @ 5:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Equity Crowdfunding site Crowdcube has announced they have been selected as a regional finalists for the Federation of Small Businesses and Streamline awards in the Online Business category. According to the Federation of Small Businesses, “the prize will be awarded to the business that can show… Read More

March 12, 2013 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

 Equity Crowdfunding site CrowdCube powered the funding effort for inSpiral to achieve their goal of £250,000 in just 16 days.  The effort was supported by 120 investors with the last £100,000 raised in just 24 hours.  This latest round of Crowdfunding pushes CrowdCube to over £5.5 Million… Read More

March 11, 2013 @ 8:00 am By RetailDigital  |  

Looks like crowdfunding now is as popular as crowdsourcing, especially when talking about the food and drinks sector. inSpiral, creators of Raw Kale Chips has become the latest food company to successfully raise finance through equity crowdfunding website, Crowdcube.  The company secured £250,000 in 16… Read More