Tagged: crowdcube

October 28, 2016 @ 8:29 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK’s largest equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, is getting bigger.  The company is reporting a solid 40% jump in average funding amounts during the past 12 months.  This increase may be indicative of later stage companies taking advantage of the efficacy of raising capital online…. Read More

October 27, 2016 @ 3:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, London-based shoe brand Solely Original launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company is seeking to raise £70,000 as it looks to continue its growth and development. Solely Original is described as a personalized service that allows women to design and specify their… Read More

October 27, 2016 @ 10:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, UK-based Phrooti announced it is set to launch an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £150,000 as it prepares to grow its fruit infused water business. The company currently produces fruit-infused waters that are based on naturally dried fruit powders. Each… Read More

October 25, 2016 @ 9:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online retailer of handmade biscuits, Biscuiteers, has successfully secured its initial £550,000 funding target on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The company, which was founded in 2007, has created a wide range of products including biscuits, chocolates, cakes, personalized items, wedding treats and corporate gifts. It has… Read More

October 24, 2016 @ 1:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, the winners of the 2016 British Small Business Awards were announced. Held at London’s Grand Connaught Rooms, the event is organized by Small Business UK and celebrated the small business community in the UK and among the winners was equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. … Read More

October 24, 2016 @ 9:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PitPat, a UK-based pet-tech company, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £500,000 as it prepares to develop its new internet-based cloud platform.  Founded in 2014, PitPat debuted its activity monitor for dogs on Dragons’ Den earlier this year. The company, which… Read More

October 22, 2016 @ 11:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With two weeks left until its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube comes to an end, online retailer of handmade ice biscuits, Biscuiteers, has secured over £500,000. The company launched the campaign earlier this month seeking £550,000 for growth and drive international expansion. Founded in 2007… Read More

October 21, 2016 @ 3:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

HealthUnlocked, a social network for health, has recently launched a Crowdcube campaign to raise nearly £1.5 million as it plans to expand its team. The website reportedly raised £3.5 million from London and Silicon Valley investors before making its way to the equity crowdfunding platform…. Read More

October 21, 2016 @ 10:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, app-only bank and Crowdcube alum, Monzo, announced it has raised £4.8 million during an “interim” funding round, which was led by Passion Capital. The company crushed past records by securing £1 million in an astounding 96 seconds.  According to Business Insider, the funding round now values Monzo… Read More

October 17, 2016 @ 4:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zucla, a London-based restaurant that creates fresh and healthy tailored lunches, launched a Crowdcube campaign and raised £150,390 from 34 investors while in a private mode. The company originally sought to raise £90,000. Since its debut in January 2016, Zucla has severed more than 40,000 lunches The restaurant currently… Read More

October 15, 2016 @ 9:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Huez, a UK-based cycling apparel brand, has launched a Crowdcube campaign to raise £250,000 for its 10 new menswear pieces and first women’s wear collection. The brand stated it uses advanced sportswear fabrics to create its range of cycling clothing that works on and off… Read More

October 14, 2016 @ 12:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it was named the winner of the 2016 Money Age Awards’ Innovation in Consumer Finance award. The funding portal revealed on Twitter the exciting news: Very proud to say team @Crowdcube won the ‘Innovation in Consumer Finance’ award at… Read More

October 13, 2016 @ 10:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

mooVmoo, a UK-based video editing platform, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £150,000 as it prepares to expand and build its new mobile app. The company stated that its platform connects consumers to video editors. For £3 per minute, users can have… Read More

October 12, 2016 @ 11:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Happy six month anniversary, Crowdcube North! The equity crowdfunding platform celebrated its Manchester office by revealing some facts about the location’s already success. Before opening the office, Crowdcube stated that it helped nine businesses in the North West to raise more than £1.4 million in the… Read More

October 12, 2016 @ 8:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it has appointed former Citigroup and HSBC executive, Simon Williams, as a new chairman of its board. Williams notably has over 30 years of experience in banking and investment. The funding portal revealed that Williams is joining the board… Read More

October 11, 2016 @ 4:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until its Crowdcube campaign closes, child safety app Azoomee is set to finish the initiative with nearly £800,000 in funding from more than 380 investors. The app allows children between the ages of 5 and 8 years old to watch, play,… Read More

October 11, 2016 @ 9:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced on Tuesday its legal team received recognition at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2016. The event took place last week, and its judges were Integreon’s Bob Gogel, Financial Times’ Michael Skaplinker, and RSG Consulting’s Reena SenGupta. Crowdcube was shortlisted… Read More

October 10, 2016 @ 10:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vakay, a holiday search platform, has successfully secured its Crowdcube campaign’s initial £100,000 goal. The company launched the equity crowdfunding campaign last month and was seeking to funds for the continuous development of its website features and marketing. Vakay currently offers users destination recommendations based… Read More

October 8, 2016 @ 9:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

British Boxers, a UK-based nightwear and underwear brand, recently launched a Crowdcube campaign to raise £150,000 as it prepares to debut new product lines. Established in 2012, the company currently sells online and to more than 50 outlets, which includes Harrods. Each of the products… Read More

October 7, 2016 @ 8:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online retailer Biscuiteers has officially launched its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company is currently seeking £550,000 to accelerate business growth.  Biscuiteers was founded in 2007 by Harriet Hasting and Stevie Congdon. The company has two biscuit icing cafes in London and Battersea. It also operates… Read More