Tagged: london

May 1, 2018 @ 3:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

East London Liquor Company has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, seeking £750,000 to further drive key growth pillars, including English whisky production and domestic sales channels, commencing to global sales opportunities in emerging markets, such as China. East London Liquor Company created by entrepreneur… Read More

May 1, 2018 @ 8:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, global blockchain asset financial service provider Huobi Group announced its plans to expand into Europe with new offices in London opening later this year. As previously reported, Huobi Group was founded in 2013 and has become a leading global digital asset financial service provider in… Read More

April 26, 2018 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube set to close next Thursday, peer-to-peer car rental platform Hiyacar has successfully secured more than £1 million thanks to over 500 investors. The funding round was launched less than two years after Hiyacar closed its second campaign on Seedrs…. Read More

April 24, 2018 @ 12:44 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Currently available in London, in 24 months Movebubble has connected over 150,000 renters with properties. Pre-valued at £3,907,392, Movebubble has synced with Seedrs to raise £800,002 for 16.99% equity; to date, over £383,487 — more than 47% — of its goal has been reached with the help… Read More

April 19, 2018 @ 9:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, announces that the audience of Innovation Jam London named Callsign the winner of the regional competition. According to Temenos, the fintech startup was one of 10 contestants to showcase their solution to an audience of banking and technology leaders. Founded… Read More

April 12, 2018 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, European independent management consulting firm Baringa Partners announced its as formed a partnership with UK-based compliance and data analytics firm  SteelEye to make its way into the regtech industry. The company stated it believes that the regtech market will continue to grow and… Read More

April 5, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two years after completing its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, peer-to-peer car rental platform Hiyacar is now seeking £500,000 on Crowdcube. HiyaCar, formerly known as Ascendia Drive, states it is on a mission to change the way we own and use cars. Its online platform allows car… Read More

March 22, 2018 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Invesdor announced on Thursday it has teamed up with InvestorConnect to launch a new competition called PitchPerfect. The funding portal describes the competition as a “Dragons Den meets strictly come dancing for a fun and innovative pitching competition.” The event will take place on… Read More

March 21, 2018 @ 12:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Motive Partners, an investment firm focused on technology-enabled companies that power the financial services industry, announced on Wednesday it was opening of its new European Innovation and Investment Center in London. According to Motive Partners, the 14,000 sq. ft. space that will facilitate and drive collaborative… Read More

March 9, 2018 @ 7:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global Fintech Hub LATTICE80 announced on Friday it has strategically relocated its global headquarters from Singapore to London. The hub also reported that it is planning to expand into several cities globally, which includes London, New York City, and Seoul. This news comes just days after… Read More

March 2, 2018 @ 9:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, London-based FinTech firm Humaniq revealed it is marking the milestone of its mobile app reaching its first 50,000 downloads by unveiling a new, improved version. The company reported: “Humaniq announced a Free Secure Chat & Crypto-Wallet App and a new referral program for its… Read More

February 16, 2018 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based Hop Stuff Brewery has completed its latest equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube with more than £775,000 in funding from more than 1,000 investors. The campaign was launched last month and quickly secured its initial £400,000 funding target. The funding round made its debut less than five years after… Read More

February 15, 2018 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Funding London, the Mayor of London’s SME investment organization, announced on Thursday it has invested in Change Please, which is described as a social enterprise which helps lift people out of homelessness by providing coffee vans, barista training, and accommodation. The investment has been through… Read More

February 11, 2018 @ 7:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, London-based insurtech firm Inzura announced it secured a $1 million investment, which will enable the company to continue its international expansion. Founded in 2015, Inzura stated it offers a cloud-based platform as a service (PaaS) and white-label mobile apps that are designed to… Read More

February 10, 2018 @ 4:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just after its equity crowdfunding campaign surpassed £675,000 on Crowdcube, London-based Hop Stuff Brewery announced it is set to close the funding round once it reaches £800,000. The brewery launched the initiative last month and quickly attracted its initial £400,000 funding target. Founded in 2013, Hop Stuff Brewery revealed it… Read More

January 29, 2018 @ 9:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just two days after launching its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, London-based Hop Stuff Brewery has successfully secured its initial £400,000 funding target from more than 450 investors. As previously reported, Hop Stuff Brewery was founded in 2013 and revealed it is currently on a mission to make… Read More

January 26, 2018 @ 7:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than five years after securing £58,120 through its first Crowdcube campaign, London-based Hop Stuff Brewery has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform, seeking £400,000. Founded in 2013, the brewery states its on a mission to make craft beer more “approachable” to everyday people. “We focus on social… Read More

January 22, 2018 @ 10:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced on Monday details of its UK Fintech Awards 2018, which is organized in conjunction with the UK’s Department for International Trade. According to InvestHK, the Awards are open for submissions from January 22nd (today) and will close on February 23rd…. Read More

January 18, 2018 @ 12:25 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Applied Blockchain Ltd, a London-based blockchain start-up, has secured its first funding round with investments from Shell Trading International Ltd and Calibrate Partners LLP for minority stakes in the company, its first entry into the energy industry. The initial funding for an undisclosed amount will be used… Read More

January 18, 2018 @ 11:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mercate Metropolitano, a London-based food hub, has achieved its crowdfunding campaign’ initial £400,000 funding goal on equity platform Seedrs. Mercate Metropolitano is described as a new, sustainable and inclusive food hub with the allure of a farmers’ market. The hub revealed: “Mercato Metropolitano represents a revival… Read More