Tagged: food

November 7, 2015 @ 9:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fast growing bespoke burrito and taco chain, Chilango, has successfully raised its initial £1 just a little over a week on Crowdcube. Chilango launched its aptly named Burrito Bond in 2014.  The mini-bond security offered investors an 8% annual return over a four-year period. A record… Read More

November 5, 2015 @ 9:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Independent Aussie coffee and food group Beany Green have launched a £800,000 Bondi Bond on Crowdcube to help fund their expansion to two additional prime central London locations. Beany was founded in 2012 by Aussie Prue Freeman and Tom Onions to improve the 9-5 by… Read More

October 29, 2015 @ 12:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube comes to an end, London’s Cauli Rice has successfully secured over £700,000. Cauli Rice offers a low calorie and low GI rice replacement, with 80% fewer calories but with the same taste as white rice. It’s great… Read More

October 26, 2015 @ 8:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Chilango, the fast growing bespoke burrito and taco chain, is returning to investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. This time, Chilango will seek to raise £ 1 millionChilango will seek to raise £ 1 million for 3.26% ownership in the business.  The offer has quickly jumped to… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 5:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Chapel Down (EPIC: CDGP) has launched a new equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs to support the expansion of the company’s “fast growing beer and cider business” – Curious Drinks.  The share issue seeks to raise a minimum of £1 million  and is said to qualify for… Read More

September 14, 2015 @ 12:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

One Spark has claimed a significant success story. One Spark is described as the “world’s largest crowdfunding festival” and hosts an annual event in Jacksonville, Florida that features business creators seeking crowdfunding support.  Naturally Smart Foods, launched in 2013, entered the One Spark crowdfunding festival… Read More

September 10, 2015 @ 1:29 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

After being diagnosed with several medical conditions, Epicured Market Founder and President Jillian Bowman discovered the challenge of eating well, finding the correct ingredients for delicious recipes and preparing meals.  She searched for recipes and meal plans for hours every day, then spent just as long… Read More

September 4, 2015 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to become UK’s leading artisan and fine foods curator, London startup BoroughBox has launched an equity crowdfunding on Seedrs to raise £120,000 for its delivery service expansion. Launched in the summer of 2014  and created by a Borough Market trader, BoroughBox is a specialist artisan and… Read More

August 31, 2015 @ 9:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ooooby, a New Zealand-based local food delivery tech platform,  has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe to raise $800,000 so to start expanding its services. Founder of Ooooby, Pete Russell, stated: “Ooooby is a farmers market in a box delivered to your door. We make… Read More

August 21, 2015 @ 1:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tossed, a chain of “vibrant” healthy eating restaurants, went to Seedrs to raise £750,000 for a 5.5% equity stake in the growing company that gave a pre-money valuation of £12.8 million.  The still open equity crowdfunding campaign is now over £1.2 million as over 630… Read More

August 14, 2015 @ 3:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BELI, a London-based startup, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise  £150,000 for its new restaurant app. The company, which was founded by Lanre Olaniba, is looking to provide an app that is dedicated to people with “busy lifestyles who believe their time is precious and… Read More

July 21, 2015 @ 4:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, Sheffield, South Yorkshire-based Savvy Foods took to equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube with a mission to raise 50,000 for its preserved spreads brand. The brand, which was launched in 2013 by Jonathan Drury and Katie Owens, is described as a delicious and nutritious food source, designed… Read More

July 17, 2015 @ 7:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

 Lake Mary Cheesecake Company has announced its intent to test the waters on a possible Regulation A+ equity offer.  The complete details are not yet available but according to company representatives the funding round may raise up to $6 million  on a valuation of $18 million. Class… Read More

July 6, 2015 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Tossed, a unique dining establishment that delivers healthy and tasty cuisine, is celebrating its 10th birthday this year. As part of their hard earned success, Tossed is allowing its fans to share in its success with an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company is… Read More

June 28, 2015 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

truBrain is Equity Crowdfunding on Crowdfunder Now While I am a huge fan of caffeine I recognize that my favorite “supplement” has extreme limitations. Being awake does not equal being alert. Trust me, I know.  While there are plenty of trendy drinks that are high in… Read More

June 18, 2015 @ 3:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

In order to keep the business running after legal woes, Los Angeles-based restaurant Alma has launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise $40,000. Alma, which has been operated by chef Ari Taymor and owner Ashleigh Parsons, was opened in 2012 for less than $50,000. The duo… Read More

June 14, 2015 @ 4:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Soylent ran a fabulously successful crowdfunding campaign almost 2 years ago. Originally denied by Kickstarter, creator Rob Rhinehart took his marbles and went to play over at Tilt using their “Crowdhoster” service (since rebranded and now part of Tilt Open). The product started shipping a… Read More

April 22, 2015 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Established brewery BrewDog is going to the raise capital once again but this time they are going big.  Their Equity for Punks pitch is seeking £25 million in crowdfunding which will be the largest equity crowdfunding round in the UK to date. This is the… Read More

April 15, 2015 @ 4:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based gourmet wraps shop, Wrap It Up!, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a goal to raise  £400,000 (with an 6.25 % equity offer) to continue expansion. Since its launch, the project has raised nearly £480,000 from close to 250 investors. Established in 2006, Wrap It Up! is known… Read More

April 14, 2015 @ 3:26 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Waking up in Tuesday’s territory, your day may have started with good intentions: a proper breakfast, replying to all your work emails by noon, a brisk noon run…and avoiding ending the day with a slurp of instant ramen and Wednesday headache already in place. Congratulations if any or… Read More