Tagged: crowdcube

July 23, 2013 @ 8:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Startup accelerator Innovation Warehouse and UK based equity crowdfunding company Crowdcube have announced a formal partnership in their shared mission of growing and building innovative companies. Luke Lang, co-founder of Crowdcube, said “There’s a massive affinity between Crowdcube and Innovation Warehouse, not only in terms of… Read More

July 19, 2013 @ 3:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube has racked up or been short listed for numerous awards these past months.  It appears they are in the running for another top spot in the UK’s National Business Awards.  Crowdcube is one of ten businesses up for the “New Business of The Year”… Read More

July 14, 2013 @ 4:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

Extending reach of Crowdfunding Platform for Global Expansion of Equity Crowdfunding.  Has Formed Joint Venture for Middle East.  Plans Summer Launch. Crowdcube has formed a joint venture to launch in the Middle East – labeling the expansion “Crowdcube MENA” (Middle East North Africa).  A Joint… Read More

July 4, 2013 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois  |  

With the announcement that Quantock Brewery had surpassed their equity crowdfunding goal of 20% by raising £120,000 from 129 individuals, crowdfunding site Crowdcube noted the popularity for investors to support the food and drink category.  Specifically the beverage portion. Out of 56 funded offerings 18… Read More

July 2, 2013 @ 9:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) have announced their short list of award nominees for 2013.  Both Seedrs and Crowdcube, UK based platforms which offer equity crowdfunding, have  made the list.  Crowdcube just announced joining the group earlier this year. The two are competing for… Read More

June 28, 2013 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Below is a brief video from Fleur Emery from Green & Pleasant, brewers of all-natural, craft-brewed lager and lemon shandy.  Fleur shares here experience with crowdfunding on Crowdcube.  Earlier this year the campaign raised over £122,000 in equity on the investment crowdfunding platform. The crowdfunding campaign raised… Read More

June 20, 2013 @ 7:57 am By Kristin Voinovich  |  

UK Equity Crowdfunding Sites Promote Generous Tax Incentives Available for Investors. One Program, available since 1994, has generated over £8.6 Billion in funds raised. But it is too early to measure the total impact of these incentives. The United Kingdom has been one of the… Read More

June 13, 2013 @ 9:54 am By Charles Luzar  |  

The European Crowdfunding Network has published a whitepaper explaining the state of crowdfunding regulation in the UK, Spain, Italy and Germany. The document explores how all four countries are simultaneously taking their own unique approaches to implementing crowdfunding while clearly learning from one another as they… Read More

June 10, 2013 @ 9:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Having only launched in February 2011, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has been making waves in the world of global finance ever since. Having launched with 6 businesses lined up to raised equity capital, the team at Crowdcube never looked back since that day in February…. Read More

June 10, 2013 @ 9:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube shows how it all happened so quickly.  All of the stats for this equity crowdfunding platform.  Letting ordinary people invest in start up businesses since 2011.    

June 7, 2013 @ 8:15 am By Kristin Voinovich  |  

In mid – May a party was held in Shanghai, China, at the Hult International Business School.  The event was held in recognition of the launch of SeedAsia – the first Pan Asia equity crowdfunding platform to service the region. Many prominent business leaders were… Read More

June 6, 2013 @ 12:26 am By JD Alois  |  

In a post on the Crowdcube blog, the UK based equity crowdfunding platform claimed some impressive statistics as their site continues to experience dramatic growth as it exemplifies the promise of crowdfunding.  For the first half of 2013, Crowdcube has crowdfunded £4.4 Million which is… Read More

June 1, 2013 @ 8:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, the UK based equity crowdfunding platform, has listed their first Swedish company to participate in their platform.  Cefour Wine & Beverage manufactures pre-packaged wine glasses with a unique production technique.  Cefour hopes to expand internationally and has listed their offering on both the UK… Read More

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