Tagged: escape the city

September 19, 2014 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Escape the City was an early equity crowdfunding success on Crowdcube. The team at Crowdcube acknowledged their unique success, of quickly raising £600,000 in just 14 days, by crowning Escape the City “Pitch of the Year” in 2012.  Escape the city is a a website that… Read More

February 27, 2014 @ 8:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Has Raised £20 Million, Invigorating British business. Worlds first equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube, is celebrating their third birthday this month. Since their launch in February 2011, the company has raised over £19.9 million for 103 start-ups as well as small and growing businesses. These companies… Read More

August 8, 2013 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

One of the worlds equity crowdfunding leaders just recently surpassed £10 Million raised on their growing platform.  These successfully crowdfunded equity offerings are indicative of the growing interest and popularity for investors to invest directly into startups.  These are the early years of crowdfunding but… Read More

January 5, 2013 @ 7:30 am By JD Alois  |  

In recognition of the growth and success of 2012, UK Crowdfunding site Crowdcube has announced a group of Award Winners for the year.  Listed below, in no particular order, are the award winners for 2012: Pitch of the Year: Escape the City Escape the City, a… Read More