Tagged: seedrs

September 17, 2013 @ 6:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Based on a Roman design from AD 100, this “tongue cleanser” was originally sold 20 years ago when it captured some success while retailing at Harrods.  Now Amano is re-launching this oral hygiene device and they are raising equity on Seedrs. The company hopes to… Read More

September 16, 2013 @ 2:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

As reported earlier this month, Exeter based CrowdCanDo – a crowdfunding platform for events of all types – is crowdfunding on Seedrs.  The raise was for 10% equity for the crowdfunding platform.    The organizers were seeking £22,000 and they have hit their goal. The… Read More

September 16, 2013 @ 10:19 am By JD Alois  |  

  goCarShare is a marketplace for empty car seats.  Everyday there is an estimated 38 Million empty car seats travelling around Britain.  goCareShare wants to solve this dilemma of empty car seats, high prices for gasoline and the inconvenience of public transport by allowing “like… Read More

September 9, 2013 @ 2:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The Digital Shoreditch project Million Pound Startup closed for entries recently and the final tally lists entries from 72 countries representing participation from 304 cities for a total of 1047 startup companies.  Each of these companies is in the running to move to London to… Read More

September 7, 2013 @ 4:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

CrowdCanDo an event management, online ticketing and crowdfunding platform, which allows people to sell tickets & confirm the purchase of  tickets on a smartphone app, is raising funds and they are doing it on Seedrs. The equity platform has listed 10% equity of the startup for… Read More

September 5, 2013 @ 10:25 am By JD Alois  |  

London based Microco.sm is a new platform that hosts discussion forums, bulletin boards and communities.  In November of last year they raised capital on the Seedrs platform.  In a short 15 hours they crowdfunded £50,000 to support their growing business.  Come 2013 and they needed… 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

August 31, 2013 @ 8:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year there was a gathering of crowdfunding minds in the UK where the future of crowdfunding was discussed.  This esteemed group included representatives from sites like Seedrs, Crowdcube, Banktothefuture plus other industry observers / participants. The event was a partnership between consulting group… Read More

August 27, 2013 @ 8:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year the SEC announced they had finally decided to relax the ban on “General Solicitation” or advertising for certain private placement offerings for accredited investors.  In recognition of a changing environment, albeit in a delayed fashion, the regulators have been forced to adjust… Read More

August 26, 2013 @ 10:07 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs specifically targets early stage funding for companies.  In general they target raises of up to £150,000, but will make exceptions if they feel the offer is compelling.  Fundraising rounds up this amount qualify for SEIS or Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme –… Read More

August 22, 2013 @ 12:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

Jeff Lynn, co-founder and CEO of equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs was recently interviewed by Silicon Real in a wide ranging discussion regarding his company, start-ups and the business climate in the UK and the United States.  This video is definitely worth watching for any crowdfunding… Read More

August 21, 2013 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

In several recent headlines in the UK press there have been statements that “Crowdfunders Face Crackdown”  as latent fear for investor protection creeps into regulatory discussions while equity crowdfunding quickly grows.  In one particular article a Partner at Kuber Ventures commented that; “investors with little… Read More

July 30, 2013 @ 8:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity Crowdfunding Campaign Launched on Seedrs by Renowned Fund Managager Nicola Horlick.  Seeks £150,000 for 10% Equity in New Venture. Nicola Horlick, one of Britain’s most successful and well-regarded fund managers, has launched a campaign on equity crowdfunding site Seedrs to raise seed capital for… Read More

July 17, 2013 @ 7:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Only the very beginning .. Seedrs plans for growth rate to accelerate significantly over the next few years. Seedrs is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the United Kingdom.  They recently celebrated their first active year of equity crowdfunding having raised £1.4 Million… Read More

July 15, 2013 @ 11:46 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Seedrs has been a trailblazer in the equity crowdfunding space, and they just released an infographic that visualizes their rise to success. Check it out below…

July 14, 2013 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs, one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the United Kingdom, recently updated their instructions for companies applying to leverage their crowdfunding site.  Expressing the knowledged gained via their recent experience regarding their successful crowdfunding efforts, Seedrs has tuned their approach. In a posting… Read More

July 2, 2013 @ 9:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) have announced their short list of award nominees for 2013.  Both Seedrs and Crowdcube, UK based platforms which offer equity crowdfunding, have  made the list.  Crowdcube just announced joining the group earlier this year. The two are competing for… Read More

June 30, 2013 @ 1:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Founded by Digital Shoreditch, the Million Pound Startup contest they announced earlier this year, now stands at 225 submitted companies to date from 37 different countries.  The concept is the winner will receive a £1 Million investment with the hope the company will become a… Read More

June 24, 2013 @ 5:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

 Earlier this month a workshop on crowdfunding was held at the European Commission.  Many different crowdfunding leaders participated in this event including executives from Seedrs, Babyloan, Ulule and others.  President of the European Crowdfunding Network, Oliver Gajda, was also present participating in a panel on… Read More

June 20, 2013 @ 7:57 am By Kristin Voinovich  |  

UK Equity Crowdfunding Sites Promote Generous Tax Incentives Available for Investors. One Program, available since 1994, has generated over £8.6 Billion in funds raised. But it is too early to measure the total impact of these incentives. The United Kingdom has been one of the… Read More