Tagged: seedrs

December 23, 2015 @ 12:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chew, a live stream DJ community, is currently seeking £150,00 through its new Seedrs initiative to expand its services. The company, which described itself as the Twitch for DJ’s, allows “bedroom DJs” to share their mixes while building and engaging a global fanbase: “The bedroom… Read More

December 21, 2015 @ 1:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, UK-based confectionary startup Candy Kittens launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £300,000 to expand its already successful business.  Candy Kittens, which was founded in 2012 by Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing, is on a mission to make “candy cool.” The flavors of… Read More

December 18, 2015 @ 2:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, CEO of Seedrs Jeff Lynn sat down with Business Insider to reveal why he believes that minibonds are not as great as they claim to be. According to the media outlet Lynn laid into minibonds, the debt instruments startups are increasingly turning to when… Read More

December 17, 2015 @ 2:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Offering some last minute holiday ideas for its platform’s users, UK-based Seedrs unveiled its 2015 holiday gift guide. The website stated: “Still looking for the perfect gifts for your loved-ones this holiday season? Looking for yummy goodies to stock up on for your family and… Read More

December 16, 2015 @ 1:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to help startups with their crowdfunding campaigns, Seedrs unveiled some tips on how to create the perfect pitch video. On Wednesday, the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform revealed in a blog post: “When embarking on an equity crowdfunding campaign, there are a number of different… Read More

December 10, 2015 @ 11:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Back in October, UK-based equity crowdfunding platform, Seedrs, announced plans to expand in the U.S. in early 2016. The website declared one year ago its intent broaden its investment crowdfunding platform into the US with the acquisition of US-based Junction Investments.  Junction, at least initially, had… Read More

December 8, 2015 @ 11:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Showing exactly how popular crowdfunding has become, Seedrs post some snapshots of people reacting to the funding method on social media website, Twitter. The Seedrs team shared: “Crowdfunding is growing quickly, and it may never have been possible without the widespread adoption of social media… Read More

December 4, 2015 @ 5:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Pod Point, a UK based charge point suppliers for electric vehicles that claims to be leading the European market, is nearing its targeted funding goal of £1.75 million. The “Electric Equity” plus “Open Charge Bond”, has offered a minimum of £250,000 in a 8% bond… Read More

December 3, 2015 @ 4:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Seedrs announced that it has formed a new partnership with Amazon Launchpad. This news comes just a few weeks after Crowdcube and Crowdfunder announced their partnerships with Launchpad. The UK equity crowdfunding platform stated: “Seedrs is a launch partner of Amazon’s Launchpad programme – an… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 3:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London Union, the parent company of Street Feast, has successfully raised £2.5 million on crowdfunding platform Seedrs. The funds raised will be used to build a world-class, flagship street food market in central London alongside 12 local markets across the city. Founded by Leon’s Henry… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, interior design specialists, Houseology.com announces it is seeking £1 million investment through equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs. The new funding opportunity allows the public an opportunity to share in the success of its online interior design and luxury homeware business, along with a… Read More

November 27, 2015 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Clubhouse, one of London’s business clubs, lounge and meeting spaces, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding initiative on Seedrs to raise £750,000 for location expansions.  With two locations in Mayfair, The Clubhouse is planning to open a network of Clubhouses across London and at the same… Read More

November 26, 2015 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, as part of UK’s Global Entrepreneurship Week, Seedrs sat down with three crowdfunded businesses to discuss their previous funding successes. The equity crowdfunding platform stated: “At Seedrs HQ we talk to entrepreneurs on a daily basis, providing tips on how to promote and… Read More

November 24, 2015 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cru Kafe, a UK-based organic coffee company, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £300,000 so that it can continue the expansion of its growing brand. The company, which was founded by John Quilter, Bodil Blain, and Colin Pyle, stated that its mission… Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 3:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

England wine producer, Chapel Down (EPIC: CDGP), announced on Wednesday that its beer and cider business, Curious Drinks Limited (“Curious Drinks”), has raised more than £1m through a placing and a crowdfunding campaign with Seedrs, one of the world’s leading equity crowdfunding platforms, surpassing its target… Read More

November 16, 2015 @ 8:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Are you considering raising investment for your business? Want to find out more about equity crowdfunding? As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (#GEW2015), Seedrs are hosting an event to give you insight from a few entrepreneurs who have been there and done that. They will… Read More

November 16, 2015 @ 1:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Shaken, a UK-based cocktail brand, recently launched its second campaign through equity crowdfunding platform, Seedrs, with a mission to raise £100,000, which will go towards expansion of its monthly subscription services. Shaken, which was launched in 2014, has been producing boxes of cocktail ingredients and recipes that are… Read More

November 13, 2015 @ 10:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

FutureRising.com, an online platform that finds, develops and connects the best graduates with the UK’s creative industries looking for new talent, announced on Thursday the launch of its crowdfunding campaign through Seedrs. The funding will be used to grow the team and platform capability allowing… Read More

November 11, 2015 @ 12:19 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

SyndicateRoom, the investment crowdfunding platform that received “Best Investment Platform”  at the recent 2015 Growth Investor Award, changed its direct shareholding model in favor of a nominee structure on 7 November. Seedrs  has been a forerunner in this approach noting that “aggregating” shareholders generates better outcomes versus one to… Read More

November 10, 2015 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, executive chef at Marylebone’s Chiltern Firehouse, Nuno Mendes, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £1.75 million so that he can reopen his restaurant, Viajante. According to the Evening Standard, Mendes closed his original Bethnal Green site in February 2014. It ran for over four years, gaining… Read More