Tagged: uk

September 19, 2017 @ 8:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Hogan Lovells, a global law firm, is showcasing its recently launched Hogan Lovells “Engage”: Authorization Tool. The new Regtech application aims to guide Fintech startups through the process of authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The tool is free to use on the Hogan Lovells… Read More

September 19, 2017 @ 7:54 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published their approach to the EU directive known as PSD2.  This directive defines the requirements for firms that provide payment services and impacts a wide range of financial service firms including Fintechs. PSD2 ostensibly aims to improve consumer… Read More

September 18, 2017 @ 12:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

SyndicateRoom is one of the “big three” investment crowdfunding platforms in the United Kingdom. While it may not be the largest in terms of deal volumes, it has led the way for pairing professional investors alongside retail types for listed offers. This is important. Not… Read More

September 18, 2017 @ 10:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

GreenJinn, a cashback smartphone app, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company is currently seeking 600,000 as it prepares to expand. The app, which launched in October 2016, notably provides personalized cashback coupons on everyday groceries. GreenJinn’s creators stated that they believe everybody… Read More

September 18, 2017 @ 10:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, BrewDog announced the launch of its new equity punk forum. This news comes just a few weeks after the brewery announced it is set to give away 20 percent of all its profits annually through its Unicorn Fund. “Our army of Equity Punks… Read More

September 16, 2017 @ 12:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tech City UK recently opened registration for its Fintech for All 2017, which is described as a competition to find fintech startups that make financial services work for everyone. Full description reads: “Access to financial services is an important part of everyday life. However, millions… Read More

September 15, 2017 @ 2:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based shoe insole brand Enertor is officially set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than £1 million in funding, thanks to over 1,000 investors. The company launched the campaign last month, seeking £750,000. Enertor, which is endorsed and worn by Olympian runner Usain Bolt, stated… Read More

September 15, 2017 @ 11:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dash, a payments-focused digital currency, announced on Friday that it is now listed on the London-based cryptocurrency exchange CEX.IO, and is available to buy and sell online using a linked bank account. According to Dash, the partnership means its accessibility is greatly enhanced for consumers with pre-established… Read More

September 15, 2017 @ 10:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Peer to peer lender Assetz Capital is reporting it has seen a year-on-year increase of 175% in the number of property development projects funded around the UK. The online lender says this rise comes following sustained growth in the funding pool for property developments, as investors… Read More

September 14, 2017 @ 4:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fresh-range, the Bristol-based online ethical food retailer, is launching a further equity investment opportunity, in its bid to gain a £400 million share of a £87 billion food market. 
The company revealed that following a successful crowdfunding campaign over the summer, the company raised its… Read More

September 13, 2017 @ 3:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, German coffee start-up Bonaverde completed its equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs. The company launched the campaign earlier this summer, seeking £750,000 and within the first month it surpassed its funding target and finished the round with more than £1.3 million. As previously reported, Bonaverde raised $681,461 from 2,254 backers on Kickstarter… Read More

September 12, 2017 @ 2:22 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Members of the UK online investment platform SyndicateRoom now have the opportunity to partake in an upcoming IPO for The People’s Trust. The target for the raise is £125 million, with the company listing on London Stock Exchange and the Social Stock Exchange in October 2017. “We’re… Read More

September 12, 2017 @ 1:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder UK announced voting is now open for the M&S Community Energy Fund. While sharing details about the initiative, Crowdfunder UK stated: “Looking to inspire a new generation of community energy projects, the M&S Community Energy Fund has got off to a… Read More

September 11, 2017 @ 10:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based start up drinks company, NFSG, has launched equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £150,000 as it prepares to grow its up-and-coming natural energy drink, Overhang. The company, Launched in September 2015 by a father and son team, described Overhang as a natural pick-me-up… Read More

September 11, 2017 @ 9:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has announced early access registry for its upcoming Android app. The funding portal revealed that its team has spent the past few months developing the app. “Before we release the app to the Play Store, we will be running an exclusive… Read More

September 9, 2017 @ 1:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Like to Be, an online networking platform connecting students with professionals for impartial, real world, careers advice, has captured its initial £150,000 funding target through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs.  As previously reported, Like to Be was founded in 2016 by polar explorer, Antony Jinman, who… Read More

September 9, 2017 @ 11:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just 36 hours after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, pet service platform, HouseMyDog, has successfully secured its initial £180,000 funding target from more than 100 investors. The HouseMyDog team stated that they are all dog lovers who dream of a simple, cage-free and stress-free solution… Read More

September 8, 2017 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom and Singapore has held their third UK-Singapore Financial Dialogue in Singapore today (September 8).  According to information provided by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the two countries exchanged views on domestic and international financial market developments and covered a broad range of… Read More

September 8, 2017 @ 8:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

HalalEat, a London-based on-demand restaurant menu platform for Muslim consumers, has officially surpassed its initial £100,000 Seedrs campaign funding target thanks to more than 100 investors. As previously reported, HalalEat, which was incorporated in 2013, launched its official commercial service in October 2015 and claims it is… Read More

September 8, 2017 @ 7:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign set to close next Friday on Crowdcube, shoe insole brand Enertor is now nearing £900,000 and has just announced its entry into the U.S. markets thanks to its partnership with its first major retail partner, Cabela’s.  The company revealed in an update… Read More