Tagged: crowdcube

March 15, 2016 @ 9:11 am By Therese Torris  |  

Will fintech startups cause the demise of banks or come to their rescue? This was one of the topics debated at The “Future of Banking” event held by The Economist in Paris on March 10th 2016. The Future of Banking was aptly subtitled “Survival of… Read More

March 14, 2016 @ 4:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Crowdcube #FundedClub member, DeskBeers, celebrated its first birthday. The company launched a campaign on the equity crowdfunding platform last year and secured £121,900 from 129 investors so that it can begin expansion. DeskBeers is a craft beer subscription service focused on delivering great beer… Read More

March 14, 2016 @ 1:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pull’d, a London-based food-to-go operator, has launched a second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £350,000 with an equity offer of 36.42% as it continues to expand in the UK. The company previously secured £102,230 from 107 investors through the funding portal. The company’s description reads: “Pull’d… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 4:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, new Crowdcube #FundedClub member PrimoToys turned to reward-based crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to raise $100,000 for its new coding toy, Cubetto. Cubetto is a toy for both boys and girls and is powered by what is described as a “tangible” programming language. Children help… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 3:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Real Business released its annual Eveline Future 50 list, which is a handpicked selection of the 50 most disruptive businesses in Britain. Among those on the list were three companies that have either funded or still funding on equity crowdfunding platform, Seedrs. Here are… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 10:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two days until its Crowdcube campaign comes to an end, The London Jam Factory makes a move to reach the £130,000 target by increases its initiatives equity offer. Founded in 2014, the already award-winning company has produced over 90 flavors and even achieved… Read More

March 7, 2016 @ 3:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to expand its already growing business, London-based pub, The Italian Job, has recently launched a Crowdcube campaign to raise £350,000 for its future eastside location. The Italian Job, which has reportedly been backed by Italian brewery Birrificio del Ducato, is seeking to bring great Italian craft beer… Read More

March 7, 2016 @ 10:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Renovagen, a UK-based commercial-scale portable solar power systems startup, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £600,000 for its “Roll-Array” portable solar power solution. The Roll-Array system reportedly consists of flexible, rollable, transportable solar farm units combining  integrated energy storage. Its technology enables deployment of… Read More

March 7, 2016 @ 8:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has gained some high-profile investors. Three Dragon’s Den stars are “battling it out” on Crowdcube as they invest in companies listed on the platform. GripIt is being backed by Deborah Meaden as it cruises past its £1.5 million at £2 million… Read More

March 5, 2016 @ 9:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, Pact Coffee, a London-based coffee company, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £1 million as it begins to expand to other markets. The brand has reportedly been backed by some of European’s leading venture capitalists and has been recognized as an innovative… Read More

March 4, 2016 @ 4:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tiddley Pom, a certified organic baby care brand, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a mission to raise £150,000 so that it can expand its product presence worldwide. Tiddley Pom, which was founded in 2003 by entrepreneur Emma Nash, currently offers a range… Read More

March 3, 2016 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, UK-based DIY company, GripIt Fixings, has already hit £1 million thanks to over 350 investors. GripIt is the ‘World’s Ultimate Plasterboard Fixing.’ Its products hold extreme loads of up to 225kg and is designed to be the only… Read More

March 3, 2016 @ 9:35 am By JD Alois  |  

If you were able to purchase shares of Mondo Bank on Crowdcube – Congratulations.  But if you blinked and did not register at exactly 1PM GMT sorry.  You are out of luck. Mondo Bank raised £1 million from investors in just 96 seconds. This is… Read More

March 3, 2016 @ 7:41 am By JD Alois  |  

After a challenging problem of too much demand and not enough supply,  Mondo is back on Crowdcube today to allow smaller investors the opportunity to invest in the possible future of banking. RELATED: Mondo Bank Raises £1 Million in 96 Seconds. Sets Equity Crowdfunding Record At… Read More

March 1, 2016 @ 2:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the announcement that Mondo’s highly anticipated Crowdcube campaign would not be live today due to technical difficulties, CEO of the digital only challenger bank, Tom Blomfield, revealed the company will open share purchases this Thursday (March 3rd). Blomfield shared in an email this afternoon: “As… Read More

March 1, 2016 @ 10:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The London Cocktail Club (LCC), which comprises of five London cocktail bars, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £750,000 to help continue its expansion.  Founded in 2008 by JJ Goodman, a winner of the world cocktail championship and James Hopkins founded LCC after… Read More

March 1, 2016 @ 9:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mondo, the digital only challenger bank, attempted to sell shares on Crowdcube yesterday but demand was so robust the site became overloaded causing a temporary halt to any sales.  Crowdcube has posted  a Status Page, saying they are sorry.. “The launch of the Mondo campaign… Read More

February 29, 2016 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Dragon’s Den success and DIY firm, GripIt Fixings, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £1.5 million as a way to help fund international expansion plans. The company’s description reads: “GripIt is the ‘World’s Ultimate Plasterboard Fixing’, holding extreme loads of up to 225kg and is… Read More

February 29, 2016 @ 10:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, reportedly experienced some issues after large amounts of investors looked to put their money towards digital only bank, Mondo. Mondo, a UK based challenger bank, announced earlier this month that it was seeking to raise £6 million through the… Read More

February 26, 2016 @ 4:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

E-Sign, a UK-based electronic signature service provider has launched its third equity crowdfunding campaign through Crowdcube to raise £75,000. The company provides secure, encrypted document storage facilities for users with a full audit trail and signatory ID validation. The company’s services include: Keep track of progress,… Read More