Tagged: jeff lynn

May 19, 2016 @ 9:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tandem’s highly anticipated crowdfunding campaign is now open for funding! Just hours after its Seedrs launch, the digital-only bank’s initiative has already surpassed its initial £1 million goal and is currently sitting at £1.6 million. The bank currently aims to provide the most helpful, not the most painful,… Read More

May 18, 2016 @ 10:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Beauhurst released its latest study on the equity investment into UK startups and high-growth companies. Although startup investments fell 44% in Q1 2016 compared with the same quarter in 2015, the research firm explained that total amount invested grew slightly to above £1bn in a… Read More

May 16, 2016 @ 7:42 am By JD Alois  |  

On the very day Title III / Reg CF crowdfunding kicks off in the United States, Jeff Lynn, CEO and co-founder of Seedrs – a leading UK based investment crowdfunding platform, called the securities exemption unworkable. Seedrs has previously stated its intent to expand into… Read More

May 12, 2016 @ 8:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Investment crowdfunding platform Seedrs is seeing significant growth in “on-demand Apps” raising capital on its site. One recent example is blow LTD, London’s app-based provider of fast beauty on demand (also described as Uber for beauty).  blow is currently raising £750,000 in equity capital on Seedrs.  To… Read More

May 11, 2016 @ 9:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, UK digital bank Tandem announced that it was making preparations to launch a crowdfunding campaign to raise $1.4 million through its very own site. Just a few weeks after this announcement, the company revealed that the initiative is set to go live on May 19th and… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs CEO and co-founder Jeff Lynn has been very vocal on the topic of the UK departing from the European Union.  The “Brexit” referendum is scheduled to take place on June 23rd but predictions are mixed as to whether voters will decide to remain part… Read More

April 12, 2016 @ 2:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, CEO of Seedrs, Jeff Lynn, met with CNBC to discuss how much equity crowdfunding has grown and why he believes that the funding method is developing as an asset class. During his interview, Lynn revealed: “We have seen massive growth in the three and… Read More

April 1, 2016 @ 2:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, CEO of Seedrs, Jeff Lynn, sat down with The Memo to share details about the crowdfunding industry’s growth and his opinion on competitor, Crowdcube. During his interview, Jeff discussed Crowdcube: “I have a lot of respect for the way Crowdcube [has] done some things, they have… Read More

March 21, 2016 @ 7:52 am By JD Alois  |  

The question as to whether the UK should, or should not, depart the European Union, is an incredibly divisive debate. The “Brexit” will be placed before voters in forthcoming referendum this coming June. Those who believe a Brexit is in the best interest of Great… Read More

March 16, 2016 @ 3:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne revealed his list of policy changes for the forthcoming year as the UK attempts to keep the economy forward while keeping expenses in check. Osborne announced several new initiatives that will impact business both large and small. Some of… Read More

March 10, 2016 @ 3:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, founder and CEO of Seedrs, Jeff Lynn sat down with online and mobile careers platform, Jobbio, to discuss the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform’s growth and development. Recently, Seedrs, which calls itself “the UK’s No. 1 equity crowdfunding platform,” announced it has had more than… Read More

February 22, 2016 @ 10:41 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK has been the leading country in regards to internet finance as the sector has garnered solid support from not just entrepreneurs but elected and appointed officials. Their simplified “light touch” regulatory approach has created a sector that has experienced rapid growth. In 2015,… Read More

February 22, 2016 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Maserati and the Centre for Entrepreneurs have launched the second annual ‘Maserati 100’ index. This list consists of Britain’s 100 most successful philanthropists, investors, mentors and advisors, and, ascending entrepreneurs who are supporting the next generation of up and coming business tale. Among those on the… Read More

February 19, 2016 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Business Insider UK announced its 100 Coolest People in UK Tech list. Among those who were named were CEO of Funding Circle Samir Desai, CEO/co-founder of Seedrs Jeff Lynn and Crowdcube co-founders Luke Lang and Darren Westlake. Sharing details about the list, the media outlet revealed:… Read More

February 15, 2016 @ 9:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global sportswear brand, SKINS, announced on Monday it has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The Aussie company and inventors of sports compression is working with Seedrs and  Equitise to raise £2 million out of a 10 million global fundraising… Read More

February 11, 2016 @ 5:45 am By Erin Hobey  |  

“As the first regulated equity crowdfunding platform in the world, Seedrs has always focused on doing equity crowdfunding the right way. Our mission is to build a sustainable industry with a business approach focused on a combination of scale and professionalism. We create a world-class… Read More

February 9, 2016 @ 11:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, crowdfunding platform Seedrs congratulated British tennis player, Andy Murray, on the birth of his and wife Kim Sears’ daughter. The Seedrs team took to the portal’s Twitter account and wished Murray and Sears the best. Congratulations @andy_murray and #KimSears on the birth of… Read More

January 21, 2016 @ 4:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Trade Finance Global announced 2016’s top CEO and companies to watch out for. Of those named on the list is Seedrs CEO, Jeff Lynn. While revealing how Seedrs is changing or making a difference in the world, Lynn stated: “We are democratising the… Read More

January 18, 2016 @ 10:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, CEO of Seedrs, Jeff Lynn, sat down with Seedcamp to discuss the power of community when it comes to equity crowdfunding. The interview’s description reads: “In the ‘Seedcamp Podcast Series’ we talk with key people in the tech startup industry to hear their… Read More

December 21, 2015 @ 8:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Milk Beauty, an on-demand service that provides in-home spa services in the UK, is raising equity capital on Seedrs and the crowdfunding offer has generated solid success in a bit more than a week.  Milk Beauty is seeking £300,000 for an 18.76% equity stake in… Read More