Tagged: luke lang

April 16, 2014 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has  been supportive of the new Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulatory approach to crowdfunding.  There is a fine line to walk in applying regulations to a new, emerging industry.  Any student of the political process will be able to site examples… Read More

March 25, 2014 @ 9:00 am By Georgia Quinn  |  

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…and within the UK equity crowdfunding market two platforms have emerged as the clear leaders. However, they are quite different in both philosophy and operation and it took little time (the timespan of a… Read More

March 24, 2014 @ 8:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Luke Lang, co-founder of equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube commented on the recent closure of start-up business Ovivo Mobile, a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that uses Vodafone’s UK network to provide competitive mobile phone packages: “We’re extremely disappointed that Ovivo Mobile has had to announce… Read More

March 21, 2014 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Co-founder of equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube Luke Lang has commented on the UK budget announcement that occurred earlier this week.  While there were many positive aspects of Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s presentation Lang indicated here were some areas that could stand for improvement…. Read More

March 10, 2014 @ 8:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding in 36 Hours, BeerBods Raises £150,000 Mostly From Customers. BeerBods is an online beer club and subscription service, based in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. They have now claimed the title of the fastest pitch to fund on Crowdcube equity crowdfunding platform. 101 investors put in… Read More

January 6, 2014 @ 11:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, a UK based equity crowdfunding platform leader, closed 2013 having raised £12.2 million on their portal for 54 UK based business.  According to co-founder Luke  Lang, this represents an over 500% growth versus 2012. The fast growing company, which boasts over 55,000 registered investors,… Read More

December 10, 2013 @ 11:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding portal Crowdcube was announced as a finalist in the StartUps  Awards under the category of “Funded Business of the Year” back in October.  Last week Crowdcube Co-founder Luke Lang showed up to the annual event and was pleased to be recognized as this… Read More

December 3, 2013 @ 8:47 am By JD Alois  |  

James Caan runs a regular series on CNBC called the Business Class where he interviews entrepreneurs.  Caan is a noted UK entrepreneur himself.  He became very successful in the recruitment industry, which included the global companies Alexander Mann and Humana International. In 2004 he founded… Read More

November 15, 2013 @ 10:20 am By JD Alois  |  

United Kingdom based Crowdcube and Halo, the Northern Ireland (NI) business angel network have jointly announced a partnership where NI companies can approach Halo and be directed towards possible funding from Halo angels, Crowdcube investors or a combination of both networks creating more options for investors… Read More

November 5, 2013 @ 8:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has logged another awesome month of raising capital for small businesses.  The UK based platform shared in a statement the site had raised £3.4 Million for the month of October.  Crowdcube is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the… Read More

October 29, 2013 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Now in its tenth year, the StartUps Awards recognizes some of the United Kingdom’s most innovative and ambitious enterprises.  Operated by Startups – the UK’s “number 1 service for starting a business”, the awards has become a rather prestigious event.  Many recognized businesses have gone… Read More

October 12, 2013 @ 12:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

James Caan is one of the United Kingdoms’ most successful entrepreneurs.  Caan made a fortune in the recruitment industry building his companies Alexander Mann and Humana International.  In 2004 he founded private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw which lists a portfolio of more than 30 companies…. Read More

September 30, 2013 @ 10:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Surpasses £13  Million Raised to Date for 70 UK Businesses As previously reported Hab Housing, raising equity on equity platform Crowdcube, was set to become the most funded offering on the UK based platform having surpassed the previous mark of £1.5 Million.  The housing… Read More

September 17, 2013 @ 4:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anyone interested in hearing about how equity crowdfunding may benefit your business has the opportunity to hear investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube share their wisdom next week 3PM to 5PM on Thursday, September 26th in London. Co-Founder Luke Lang and Investment Manager Michael Wilkinson will be… Read More

September 4, 2013 @ 10:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Equity Crowdfunding Platform has Raised Over £12 Million to date for 64 Busineses. Crowdcube founders Luke Lang and Darren Westlake ventured off to Downing Street today to meet with British authorities to discuss the equity crowdfunding revolution and realities of today.  Representatives from HM… Read More

September 1, 2013 @ 10:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube Co-Founder Luke Lang was briefly interviewed on BBC as a quick feature on crowdfunding and the equity platform.  BBC Spotlight focused on a recently launched equity offering – Whackjob – currently solidity £150,000 for 40 % equity in their growing small business.  The company,… Read More

August 16, 2013 @ 6:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Rosie Carr, Deputy Editor of Investors Chronicle interviews Crowdcube Co-Founder and Marketing Director Luke Lang about his experience with the UK equity crowdfunding site.  Lang describes Crowdcube as “Dragon’s Den” online except the pitch goes to a nation of armchair dragons. Lang continues pushing the… Read More

July 23, 2013 @ 8:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Startup accelerator Innovation Warehouse and UK based equity crowdfunding company Crowdcube have announced a formal partnership in their shared mission of growing and building innovative companies. Luke Lang, co-founder of Crowdcube, said “There’s a massive affinity between Crowdcube and Innovation Warehouse, not only in terms of… Read More

July 4, 2013 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois  |  

With the announcement that Quantock Brewery had surpassed their equity crowdfunding goal of 20% by raising £120,000 from 129 individuals, crowdfunding site Crowdcube noted the popularity for investors to support the food and drink category.  Specifically the beverage portion. Out of 56 funded offerings 18… Read More

June 6, 2013 @ 12:26 am By JD Alois  |  

In a post on the Crowdcube blog, the UK based equity crowdfunding platform claimed some impressive statistics as their site continues to experience dramatic growth as it exemplifies the promise of crowdfunding.  For the first half of 2013, Crowdcube has crowdfunded £4.4 Million which is… Read More