Tagged: seedrs

November 9, 2015 @ 2:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Seedrs announced that blockchain investment company, Coinsilium, launched a campaign on its platform as part of its initial public offerings (IPO) plans. Chief Investment Officer at Seedrs, Thomas Davies, stated in a blog post: “When Seedrs raised a secondary public offering for Chapel… Read More

November 6, 2015 @ 2:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

POD Point, a UK-based tech company that produces electric vehicle charging solutions, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign/bond through Crowdcube to raise £1.5 million. The initiative(s) comes nearly a year since the company’s debut on Seedrs. POD Point has designed and manufactured electric vehicle (EV) charge… Read More

November 5, 2015 @ 4:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Back in September, creative shopping app, Fy, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £375,001 for its online services. The app has become so successful that it is currently nearing its initial goal on the equity platform. As previously reported, the app, which was created in 2014… Read More

November 2, 2015 @ 7:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Following the SEC’s announcement of final rules for Title III of the JOBS Act, UK based Seedrs has revealed it is set to launch in the US and will launch its first campaigns “within weeks”.  A wider roll-out of the platform is expected to take… Read More

October 30, 2015 @ 3:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Offering up tips for new online investors, Seedrs released “A Newcomer’s Guide to Online Investing.” In its latest blog post, the equity crowdfunding platform shared: “There seems to be no end to the success stories of two guys in their garage, creating billion dollar companies…. Read More

October 29, 2015 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, London Union, parent company of the highly successful Street Feast, launched a Seedrs initiative with a mission to raise £3.5 million for a world-class, permanent street food market in central London. Founded by Leon’s Henry Dimbleby and Street Feast’s Jonathan Downey, the company… Read More

October 27, 2015 @ 1:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, UK-based Wotwine? launched an equity crowdfunding on Seedrs to raise £400,000 for its iPhone and Android app that will help customers find wine at the best price. Wotwine?, which consists of eight Masters of Wine along with Sommeliers, winemakers, retailers and wine educators, is hoping… Read More

October 26, 2015 @ 9:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bidtotrip, an online platform that auctions off overnights for luxury hotels throughout the world, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to continue its website expansion. The website, which went live in September 2014, helps customers get the best prices for luxury hotels… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, the UK-based cross-platform shopping app, Shop n Social, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £450,000 so that it can continue research and development. Shop n Social, which was founded this year by entrepreneur Ajit Gupta, is described as a “revolutionary new app” that… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 5:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Chapel Down (EPIC: CDGP) has launched a new equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs to support the expansion of the company’s “fast growing beer and cider business” – Curious Drinks.  The share issue seeks to raise a minimum of £1 million  and is said to qualify for… Read More

October 20, 2015 @ 1:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Blurrt, a social media analytics firm from Cwmbran, recently debuted its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £500,000 for expansion. The company, which was launched in 2013 and employs eight at its offices in Cwmbran and London, helps users to understand “social conversations” by offering… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 11:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, UK-based digital bank, Ffrees, announced that it has appointed former London Capital Group CEO, Kevin Ashby, as a non-executive chairman. According to Finance Magnates, Ffrees, since launching in 2013 by founder and CEO, Alex Letts, has grown to achieve £1 million in revenues with… Read More

October 14, 2015 @ 2:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rare Pink, an online retailer of custom designed diamond jewelry and engagement rings that are traded from London and Hong Kong, has launched a second equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company, which secured over £120,000 during its first campaign, is seeking funds to continue its jewelry… Read More

October 14, 2015 @ 7:49 am By JD Alois  |  

ING Belgium has formed a partnership with two leading crowdfunding platforms.  Seedrs, based in the UK, and KissKissBankBank, based in France, will power a fast-track process for clients looking to raise capital.  In recognition of the fact that bank loans are not optimal for entrepreneurs… Read More

September 17, 2015 @ 8:34 am By JD Alois  |  

CrowdRating, a new platform servicing the equity crowdfunding industry in the UK, has launched operations to provide potential investors with an advisory service for listings on crowdfunding sites. The new platform, founded by Modwenna Rees-Mogg and Alex Heath, went live this week with 30 different reports…. Read More

September 11, 2015 @ 2:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Essex-born entrepreneur Owen O’Neill launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs with a mission to raise £75,000 for his ed-tech startup, University Compare. University Compare, which was founded in 2012, reportedly offers an unbiased service to students while providing a digital platform for universities to advertise… Read More

September 9, 2015 @ 3:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Seedrs unveiled a list of reasons why companies (both established and startups) should consider using equity crowdfunding as a way to receive funds from investors. Marketing Director of the crowdfunding platform, Alysia Wanczyk, shared: “There are so many different avenues for you to… Read More

September 9, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

As the director of Trillion Fund, a renewable energy and social investment crowdfunding platform, Julia Groves has a key piece of advice for women new to working in crowdfunding: Learn to show off. “Grit your teeth and do it, otherwise someone less amazing than you might get the… Read More

September 4, 2015 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to become UK’s leading artisan and fine foods curator, London startup BoroughBox has launched an equity crowdfunding on Seedrs to raise £120,000 for its delivery service expansion. Launched in the summer of 2014  and created by a Borough Market trader, BoroughBox is a specialist artisan and… Read More

September 3, 2015 @ 3:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

My Mini Factory, an independent curated social media platform for 3D printable objects, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise 500,000 for expansion and new business strategy. The platform, which was founded in June 2013, currently has a user base of 80,000… Read More