Tagged: lancashire county council

March 26, 2015 @ 9:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Peer to peer lender Funding Circle and Lancashire County Council have shared some data points on their partnership to provide capital to local businesses.  According to the pair, Lancashire County Council has directed over £1.5 million to 230 different companies.  The arrangement between the two… Read More

November 24, 2013 @ 7:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs Becomes First Pan European Equity Platform. Simultaneously Enters Self Crowdfunding Round to Raise £750,000. One of Britain’s leading crowdfunding portals, Seedrs, has announced a major market expansion to offer cross-border equity crowdfunding in Europe.  The company had indicated market expansion was a priority earlier… Read More

October 28, 2013 @ 3:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

First Time Public Funds Have Been Used to Support UK Business in this Manner.  Council Looks to Boost Economic Growth. A United Kingdom county council is investing in a small business through equity crowdfunding site Seedrs in a pilot project designed to support local entrepreneurs. Lancashire… Read More