Tagged: seis

October 31, 2013 @ 11:20 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Barry James is founding editor at The Crowdfunding Centre and the founder and director of The Social Foundation, an organization that aims toward “providing leadership towards the new open social economy via research, education and policy development.” We recently caught up with James to discuss… Read More

October 15, 2013 @ 1:00 pm By AngelsDen  |  

Often overlooked by entrepreneurs, the Enterprise Investment (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment (SEIS) schemes can be a big draw for potential investors. If you’re not familiar with the schemes, EIS aims to encourage investment in small trading companies in the hope that they will grow… Read More

October 7, 2013 @ 2:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Fund of Crowdfunded Offerings Allows Participation in Ten Companies with a Single Investment. Expectations are this is the First of Many to Come. Leading equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs, has launched the fast-emerging industry’s first-ever ‘fund’ by offering UK investors the chance to take a stake… Read More

October 4, 2013 @ 10:33 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom’s first tech focused equity crowdfunding platform is prepping for launch.  ShareIn is expected to go live later this month.  As investment crowfunding has picked up steam in the UK there has been a growing number of platforms announced on both the equity… Read More

September 23, 2013 @ 10:06 am By JD Alois  |  

In a recent survey of 1,000 investors commissioned by InvestingZone, a UK based equity crowdfunding platform, found that 75% of those people surveyed believe investing in strong, promising private companies is only available to a small group of investors, while 86% of the group feel… 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

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

June 30, 2013 @ 10:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Harlaw Hydro Ltd., located outside of Edinburgh, Scotland, has hit their crowdfunding goal of £313,000 to finance a hydro electric energy plant in a unique twist in community crowdfunding.  The goal was reached via community participation in just 12 weeks. Back in the Spring of… 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

April 7, 2013 @ 12:10 pm By Telegraph.co.uk  |  

A selection of start-up business entrepreneurs describe their positive funding experiences with the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme. A group of enthusiastic graduates led by Anthony Ng Monica had an idea for an online service to help shoppers buy the right laptop – without all the… Read More