Tagged: crowdcube

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 15, 2013 @ 7:50 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom’s leading crowdfunding companies have  launched a trade body, the UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA), aimed at providing clarity and consumer protection and for the whole industry. Crowdfunding in the UK has experienced massive growth over recent years. Operators provide a much-needed alternative source 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

March 6, 2013 @ 2:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Female entrepreneurs are shown to be more active than men and receive more backers per campaign and a higher average donation value, in fact raising 10.75% more money than male run campaigns. The crowd sourcing platform Crowdcube celebrated their 2nd birthday last week and the… Read More

March 5, 2013 @ 8:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

Soholoft has scheduled two webinars featuring top crowdfunding leaders from the emerging crowdfunding industry.  The focal point of The Soho Loft Webinar Series is to showcase the new industry of crowdfunding which possesses a distinctive set of opportunities as well as challenges. This series will… Read More

February 28, 2013 @ 5:59 am By SWNW  |  

Budding investors have been warned to be on their guard against Dragon’s Den-style ‘crowdfunding’ ventures. Experts fear that thousands of people could be left “high and dry” unless tighter controls on the practice are put in place. Crowdfunding appeals to amateur investors because it gives… Read More

February 27, 2013 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

UK based equity crowdfunding site CrowdCube surpasses £5,000,000 in funds raised.  This amount represents 39 businesses funded £2,547 average amount invested 30,239 members Crowdcube was established in 2011 and claims their platform as the first crowdfunding site  to allow ordinary people invest in start ups… Read More

February 18, 2013 @ 3:42 am By ThisIsMoney UK  |  

Gem Misa set up food business Righteous three years ago after giving up a career as a global brand manager with a multinational company to pursue her passion for food. Within months of launching her range of preservative-free, gluten-free salad dressings, she had secured listings… Read More

February 14, 2013 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

UK equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube announce the successful funding of two companies listed on their site today.  Bike Leasing which successfully raised £80,000 for 16% equity in the corporation by receiving support of 46 investors.  The A shares were listed at £7,500 each. The start… Read More

February 13, 2013 @ 7:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

CrowdCube, the UK based Equity Crowdfunding platform, has initiated a partnership with Constellation Capital.  Constellation Capital describes themselves as: Constellation Capital is a London based advisory firm specialising in early stage technology companies across a wide range of sectors. We provide services ranging from business… Read More

February 11, 2013 @ 8:15 am By Out-Law.com  |  

Earlier this month Crowdcube became the first equity crowdfunding platform to gain regulatory approval from the Financial Services Authority (FSA). Crowdcube is a forum that allows businesses to advertise projects they are seeking financial support for and, in return, give investors a share in the… Read More