Tagged: crowdcube

July 17, 2016 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, the UKs largest investment crowdfunding platform by amount of capital raised, will launch its most recent self-crowdfunding round this coming Tuesday (July 19th) at 12Noon GMT.  To drum up support, Crowdcube is registering “expressions of interest” and to date, Crowdcube has tallied £50 million… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 5:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube #FundedClub member, Droplet, announced on Friday it is officially “being withdrawn” and will be shutting down its services for good. Founded in 2011, Droplet was the creator of a fee-free mobile payment app, which allowed users to pay without having to queue, and collect rewards on their phone… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 1:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Several, a London-based clothing brand, debuted its Crowdcube campaign this week. The company is seeking to raise £350,000 as it prepares to expand its menswear line marketing. Launched in 2014, Several offers men with clothing that focuses on “quality, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury.” The company shared: “With 30… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 11:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a day after Crowdcube revealed it £39 million in investor interest for its self-running crowdfunding campaign, the funding platform stated four of its #FundedClub members have announced their support for the upcoming initiative. Crowdcube initially set the bar at £5 million. The website… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 10:14 pm By Scott Woodley  |  

The truth is that for many entrepreneurs valuing your company is one part industry analysis, two parts assessing your traction to date and ten parts finger-in-the-air guessing or back of a beer mat maths. But there are ways to get help – here’s how we… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube is queuing up for a self-crowdfunding round and this may end up being the largest investment crowdfunding round ever. Crowdcube initially set the bar at £5 million but apparently, this was a bit too low as investors have blitzed the Crowdcube platform to register… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 5:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Verto Homes, a London-based builder that creates sustainable homes, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £1 million. Within just a few hours, the initiative successfully secured 41% of its targetted goal (£415,000) from 14 investors. Founded in 2010 by entrepreneurs, Tom Carr and Richard… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Revolut, a Fintech startup that recently decided to offer £1 million to retail investors as part of a much larger Series A funding round, has crushed all expectations for indications of investor interest.  The offer, which is scheduled to go live on Crowdcube this Monday,… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 9:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Today is the last day to invest in UK-based energy-saving lightbulb manufacturer, Plumen! The company took to equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube in June to raise 500,000 for its new products. Within a month and a half, it surpassed its initial goal and is finishing the funding… Read More

July 12, 2016 @ 3:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Norwich-based Hench Nutrition has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £300,000 as it prepares to expand its sport nutritional products and accessories. The company, which was launched in 2011 by John Horwell, offers a range of premium quality sports nutrition products that have been advertised… Read More

July 12, 2016 @ 1:43 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Continuing to establish a fecund atmosphere for alternative financial market growth, Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), the regulatory body of the Spanish Stock Market,  has given authorization to MytripleA, Crowdcube and Lendix. Last week Crowdcube Spain was  authorized by the CNMV as established in the Law to Promote Business… Read More

July 12, 2016 @ 8:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

FASHIOP, the men’s online style, and fashion start-up, announced on Tuesday it has raised €165,500 during a co-investment round led by PDG Angels, an investment club of IESE Business School alumni, and equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The company, which was founded in 2015 by Eduard Coves… Read More

July 11, 2016 @ 4:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

Revolut (as in Revolutionary), a new application to instantly send and spend money globally, has captured solid VC support.  In 2015, Crowdfund Insider reported the company had raised £1.5 million from Balderton Capital as the founder and CEO Nikolay Storonsky explained, “Revolut has an ambition to… Read More

July 11, 2016 @ 3:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Crowdcube #FundedClub member JustPark was dubbed winner of the Guardian Small Business’ Innovative in Funding Award. The finalists of this year’s awards gathered on Thursday to celebrate the achievements of UK’s small businesses. JustPark shared the exciting news on Twitter over the weekend: We… Read More

July 11, 2016 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one year after successfully securing £83,310 through its first Crowdcube campaign, UK-based health supplement brand Staks has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform with a mission to raise £50,000 for expansion and to present its new product to the market. Staks is described as a one-stop… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 10:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Percival, a London-based menswear label, has recently launched a Crowdcube initiative to raise £250,000 as it continues to growth its presence in England’s capital. The company, which started trading in 2010, has received recognition for its fashion designs and backing from celebrities, including British model, Alexa… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 10:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Alan Christopher Colton, who was previously convicted of fraud, received a two-year suspended prison sentence and a £100 fine earlier this week, according to the Times.   Colton, and his company 88 Delicious, a flavored Vodka brand, had previously offered shares in the company on Crowdcube… Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 3:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

L’ochidee, a London-based company that specializes French macarons, luxury cakes, and deserts, has recently launched a Crowdcube campaign to raise £200,000 as it prepares to open more locations throughout England’s capital. The company shared that it specializes in modern bake goods that have individual designs and… Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 10:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Spain has received approval by the Comision Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), the regulatory body of the Spanish Stock Market. Management believes the approval has strengthened Crowdcube’s position in Europe following the Brexit decision for the UK to depart the EU. Crowdcube Spain… Read More

July 6, 2016 @ 3:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seven Bro7hers, a Manchester-based craft brewing company, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise a minimum of £150,000. The company is currently offering 16.84% in equity to those who invest. The brewery stated: “Our vision for SEVEN BRO7HERS is committed to becoming one of the… Read More