Tagged: cycling

September 20, 2016 @ 4:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, UK-based startup FreeFlow Technologies returned to AngelsDen, seeking nearly £120,000 for the development of its light power to weight E-Bike System. The company raised £380,000 through its first equity crowdfunding campaign in 2014. Now, it has found success for the second time as has secured its… Read More

September 13, 2016 @ 8:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, cycling apparel brand Lumo launched its second Kickstarter campaign to raise £30,000 for its near clothing with lights line. The company launched its first campaign on the crowdfunding platform in 2014 and captured £74,118 from 458 backers. It then turned to equity funding portal,… Read More

September 6, 2016 @ 4:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With Lumo set to launch its new Kickstarter next week, founder Lucy Bariner recently shared details about the company’s development and UK’s cycling industry.  As previously reported, LUMO designs jackets and bags for cyclists that subtly incorporate ultra-high brightness LEDs. These lights are waterproof, washable and powered… Read More

June 15, 2016 @ 10:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs announced that it is set to sponsor the upcoming TechBikers 2016, on June 24th. Described as a 3 day, 320km ride from Paris to London with 70 influencers, hustlers and investors from the UK tech scene, the race is taking… Read More

January 19, 2016 @ 4:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, Cambridge-based Ethos launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £500,000 so that it can continue expansion of its yoga and fitness hybrid studios throughout the UK. Ethos, which was founded by Cambridge graduates Dr. Theo Koutroukides and Jennifer Hersch, is described as a chain… Read More

November 2, 2015 @ 10:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over the weekend, UK bicycle apparel brand Vulpine announced the closing of its Crowdcube campaign, which was originally supposed to end late November. The company quickly surpassed its initial £500,000 and during the final hours achieved over £1 million. Founder of Vulpine Nick Hussey previously announced… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 12:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Within less than one week after launching its Crowdcube campaign, UK-based cycling clothing brand Vulpine has already scored its initial £500,000 goal. As previously reported, Vulpine, which was started in 2012 by cyclist Nick Hussey, is hoping to change the way cycling clothing is made. The… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 1:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vulpine, a UK-based cycling clothing brand, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a mission to raise £500,000 for product and international expansion. The company, which was started in 2012 by cyclist Nick Hussey, is hoping to change the way cycling clothing is made:… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one year since it made its first appearance on Kickstarter, Australia-based Cycliq has hit the crowdfunding giant once again and is seeking to raise funds for its new cycling device, Fly12. The project, which raised its initial $245,000 goal within two hours of its launch, is described as… Read More

September 26, 2014 @ 10:17 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Creating stylish safety gear for cyclists, Torch Apparel has ignited investor interest on Seedrs, securing over £124K for the 21.66% equity offered.  The campaign is currently overfunding, surpassing its modest initial £50K goal. Torch Apparel focuses on stylish safety for cyclists, featuring its hugely-successful 2012 Kickstarter hit T1 helmet and upcoming… Read More

June 12, 2014 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Skylock, Velo Labs’ new connected device that aims to bring cycling into the 21st century, reached its campaign goal in less than a day. The device has seen strong sales abroad from countries like Japan, Malaysia, U.K., and Germany. Demand was so high for the… Read More

December 9, 2013 @ 11:30 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Jason Berry makes films to pay the bills, but in his free time he enjoys running and cycling. His experience in that space may spur him to the creation of a company aimed at solving a major (and common) ill in sports. Safety pins are… Read More