Tagged: crowdcube

August 23, 2016 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Innovation Birmingham announced it formed a strategic partnership with equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube as a way to encourage successful fundraising efforts for startups and early stage businesses. This announcement comes just after the completion of Innovation Birmingham’s iCentrum building and the launch of Serendip… Read More

August 19, 2016 @ 8:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the success of its recent self-running crowdfunding campaign, Crowdcube announced it now officially has 300,000 members on its funding portal. The website confirmed on Friday: “We’re excited to announce that our 300,000th member has joined Crowdcube. Our ever-growing crowd of everyday, sophisticated and high net… Read More

August 18, 2016 @ 3:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube #FundedClub member, Mondo, may have officially picked its new name! Earlier this summer, the company announced plans to rebrand after “an undisclosed company with a similar name” was challenging them. Mondo previously stated: “It can be painful to change the name of a product, but… Read More

August 18, 2016 @ 12:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following Airlander 10’s first flight on Wednesday (August 17th), Hybrid Air Vehicles revealed more details about its highly-anticipated aircraft’s maiden voyage. Last year, Hybrid Air Vehicles debuted its first campaign on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube to raise £2 million for the Airlander 10. During the round, the… Read More

August 18, 2016 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Spanish startup Wave launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise 500,000 for its location smartphone app. Within just two days of its debut, the initiative scored over £375,000 from more than 100 investors. Wave is described as a free smartphone app… Read More

August 17, 2016 @ 4:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

And we officially have lift off! Hybrid Air Vehicles’ highly-anticipated aircraft, Airlander 10 has officially made its first maiden voyage from Cardington Sheds in Bedfordshire. This news comes just a few days after the company had to reschedule the launch due to technical difficulties.  Hybrid Air… Read More

August 17, 2016 @ 3:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Crowdcube success, The New Craftsmen, announced it has teamed up with famous fashion brand, Burberry, on Makers House, which is described as a temporary space in central London during London’s Fashion Week. Back in spring 2014, The New Craftsmen successfully raised £171,580 from… Read More

August 17, 2016 @ 2:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the unexpected delay of Airlander 10’s maiden voyage, Hybrid Air Vehicles announced on Wednesday that the highly-anticipated aircraft is almost ready for its first flight. As previously reported, Airlander 10 is described as a wing-shaped aircraft that can fly for up to five days at… Read More

August 17, 2016 @ 9:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the closing of its latest equity crowdfunding round, the team at Crowdcube announced they have successfully secured over £8 million from more than 3,700 crowd investors. Last month, Crowdcube launched the campaign and due to the size of the funding round, the equity crowdfunding platform had to… Read More

August 15, 2016 @ 11:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over the weekend, Crowdcube #FundedClub member Hybrid Air Vehicle announced the Airlander 10’s maiden voyage was officially canceled due to a reported technical issue. The situation happened just a few days after the aircraft completed its first hangar exit.  Airlander 10 is described as a wing-shaped aircraft… Read More

August 15, 2016 @ 10:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a couple months after GoHenry captured nearly £4 million through its Crowdcube initiative, CEO of the digital bank solution, Alex Zivoder, shared details about the epic campaign and the company’s future. As previously reported, goHenry is an application and pre-paid debit card that is designed… Read More

August 15, 2016 @ 8:50 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK’s largest investment crowdfunding platform by total amount raised will be closing its most recent self-crowdfunding round in less than 24 hours. The offer currently stands overfunded at £6.95 million on an initial goal of £5 million. The offer page indicates that  so far… Read More

August 13, 2016 @ 9:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just three days before its self-running campaign is set to close, Crowdcube announced the initiative is considered the largest raise on a UK crowdfunding platform. The company launched its highly anticipated campaign last month and within the first 24 hours, the platform raised over £6 million… Read More

August 12, 2016 @ 3:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Crowdcube #FundedClub member, Hybrid Air Vehicles, announced its Airlander 10 had completed its first hangar exit. Last year, the London-based company launched its first equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £2 million for the Airlander. During the funding round, the company successfully raised 2.1… Read More

August 11, 2016 @ 4:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Exciting news, Mondo investors! The Crowdcube #FundedClub member announced it has officially become a licensed bank and is now regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. The Mondo team shared details about its launch, which can be found below. “We started Mondo… Read More

August 11, 2016 @ 1:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, organizers of the Growth Investor Awards announced UK-based crowdfunding platforms, Seedrs, Crowdcube, and SyndicateRoom have been named finalists of the 2016 Best Investment Platform. The Growth Investor Awards notably celebrates the role of the UK SME fund management community in both job and wealth… Read More

August 11, 2016 @ 11:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until its Crowdcube initiative comes to an end, Kickstarter alum and creator of intelligent bike light ICON, See.Sense, has raised over £700,000 from nearly 500 investors. The company launched its campaign on the UK-based equity crowdfunding portal last month with a mission to raise… Read More

August 10, 2016 @ 9:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until its equity crowdfunding campaign closes on Crowdcube, Verto Homes has raised over £1.6 million thanks to nearly 535 investors. The London-based builder notably designs, builds, and sells intelligent, sustainable homes that produce and store clean energy from the sun. Each of the houses does… Read More

August 9, 2016 @ 10:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sundried, a UK men and women’s activewear brand, has successfully secured its initial £125,000 funding goal on Crowdcube. The company took to the equity crowdfunding platform late last month to raise funds as it prepares to launch its upcoming clothing line. As previously reported, Sundries is notably made up… Read More

August 8, 2016 @ 8:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Movem, an online property portal that is described as the AirBnB of rental properties, is raising a minimum of £200,000 on Crowdcube for a 20% equity stake. After a few days of being live on the equity crowdfunding platform, Movem is about half-way to its funding… Read More