Tagged: london

July 20, 2016 @ 1:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, launched the #LondonIsOpen campaign, which was to show the world that London continues to remain united and open for business following the UK’s recent vote to depart from the European Union (EU). Khan reportedly stated: “London is the best… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 1:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Several, a London-based clothing brand, debuted its Crowdcube campaign this week. The company is seeking to raise £350,000 as it prepares to expand its menswear line marketing. Launched in 2014, Several offers men with clothing that focuses on “quality, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury.” The company shared: “With 30… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 5:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Verto Homes, a London-based builder that creates sustainable homes, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £1 million. Within just a few hours, the initiative successfully secured 41% of its targetted goal (£415,000) from 14 investors. Founded in 2010 by entrepreneurs, Tom Carr and Richard… Read More

July 8, 2016 @ 10:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Percival, a London-based menswear label, has recently launched a Crowdcube initiative to raise £250,000 as it continues to growth its presence in England’s capital. The company, which started trading in 2010, has received recognition for its fashion designs and backing from celebrities, including British model, Alexa… Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 3:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

L’ochidee, a London-based company that specializes French macarons, luxury cakes, and deserts, has recently launched a Crowdcube campaign to raise £200,000 as it prepares to open more locations throughout England’s capital. The company shared that it specializes in modern bake goods that have individual designs and… Read More

July 6, 2016 @ 12:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, London-based Pronto announced it formed a partnership with tech startup Starship Technologies to use self-driving robots for food deliveries. The restaurant provides healthy meals delivered hot with a 25-minute free delivery. Pronto took to Seedrs in May and secured £838,620 to expand its delivery area… Read More

July 5, 2016 @ 4:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Leading UK based investment crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom was named Alternative Finance Provider of the Year at the 2016 High Potential Business Awards, which took place in London on June 22nd and celebrated the achievement outstanding growth businesses, along with the advisors and financiers that support them. “This award… Read More

June 29, 2016 @ 12:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Crowdcube announced it was dubbed 2016 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the London and South regions. The equity crowdfunding team took to the portal’s social media pages and revealed the exciting news. Yay! @Crowdcube announced as #EOY2016UK #London & #South… Read More

June 29, 2016 @ 3:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, investment crowdfunding platform Crowd of Angels announced the launch of its new growth funding round. The website is seeking a minimum of £196,000 (max £700,000) as it prepares to expand. Crowd for Angels reported it has helped to raise over £1.1 million for small growing companies… Read More

June 24, 2016 @ 12:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

My London Girl, a doll brand from London, is seeking to raise a minimum of £62,500 (max £250.000) in its upcoming equity crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor. The company reportedly sells high-quality dolls that are equipt with fashional clothing and accessories. The doll brand revealed that its key ideas… Read More

June 23, 2016 @ 11:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) announced the shortlists for its self-titled awards. This event honors the impact of the UK Angel investment communities and features the 14 categories that award achievement in early stage growth and investment. The Gala Awards Dinner will take… Read More

June 22, 2016 @ 4:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London Doctors Clinic has recently launched an equity crowdfunding initiative through Crowdcube with a mission to raise £600,000 as it prepares to expand its services throughout England’s capital. The clinic currently offers 15-minute consultations to the city’s residents starting at £55. Since its commercial debut in 2015,… Read More

June 21, 2016 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Famed car service Uber recently launched its brand new super-fast delivery service, UberEats, in London. The service offers up menus have dishes from local spots that users love and the ones they have been looking to try. It is the same cashless payment as a regular… Read More

June 18, 2016 @ 1:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after successfully securing its initial funding goal on Seedrs, London restaurant Pronto is quickly nearing £800,000. Pronto provides healthy meals delivered hot with a 25-minute free delivery. The restaurant revealed that it is looking to create delicious, affordable, quality meals that are healthy enough to… Read More

June 16, 2016 @ 11:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the announcement that Mondo is planning to change its unique name, digital only challenger bank is now dealing with rumors that it may be acquired by London-based, Lloyds Banking Group. As previously reported, Mondo Bank secured £1 million from investors through its Crowdcube initiative in… Read More

June 6, 2016 @ 3:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Porky’s BBQ, a London-based restaurant, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £650,000 as it prepares to open two new locations. The company was founded by husband and wife, Joy and Simon Brigg, who were former owners of Fogg’s Restaurant. They started Porky’s after traveling to… Read More

June 6, 2016 @ 11:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pronto, a London-based restaurant that provides healthy meals delivered hot with a 25-minute free delivery, recently took to equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs with a mission to raise £689,000 as it prepares to expand its services throughout the famous UK city. The company has successfully secured its initial… Read More

June 1, 2016 @ 10:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, UK-based West Berkshire Brewery announced it has opened its new brewery and also secured its first urban pub, Shillibeer’s in Islington, London. According to the company, the new brewery will be situated just a few hundred yards from the current site. It will feature state-of-the art equipment… Read More

May 19, 2016 @ 3:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hire Space, the dubbed “Airbnb for event spaces,” has recent launched a Crowdcube initiative to raise £500,000  as it continues to grow and develop its venue marketplace platform. Founded in 2013 by teacher Will Swannell and speechwriter Edward Poland, Hire Space assists brands, agencies, corporations and the public to… Read More

May 18, 2016 @ 5:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ceru Restaurant, a UK-based eastern mediterranean casual dining concept, has recently launched an AngelsDen initiative to raise £1.4 million as it prepares to open its first permanent London location. Ceru was created by Stephen Gee, co-founder of Carluccio’s and chairman of Gaucho and Iberica along with Barry Hilton,… Read More