Tagged: uk

July 7, 2017 @ 10:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two weeks after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, UK-based real estate agency, Doorsteps, has surpassed £400,000 from nearly 150 investors.  Founded by Akshay Ruparelia, who notably has started and exited two online businesses, Doorstep reports that during its first year it… Read More

July 7, 2017 @ 9:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based whiskey brand 8O8 completed its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs with more than £700,000 in funding from nearly 300 investors. 8O8 was founded in 2014 by co-founders, Tommy Danvers and Paul Pullinger. The company describes itself as a fresh and modernized whiskey for the younger generation. It is… Read More

July 7, 2017 @ 7:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Assetz Capital, a fast growing peer-to-peer finance platform, has outlined its intent to further develop its nationwide broker network, supported by its rapidly growing Regional Relationship Director team. The P2P lender explains that since 2014 brokers have played a key role in referring many small… Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 2:26 pm By Barry James  |  

  The thing that has struck more most forcibly is just how much untapped potential there is here – and how badly it is going to be needed. I’ve lived near the leading edge of technology for several decades now and seen how it has… Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tide Banking, a UK-based fintech startup that specializes in online banking, has successfully secured $14 million during its recent Series A funding round, which was reportedly led by Anthemis, with participation from Passion Capital, LocalGlobe, and Creandum. Founded in 2015 by former RBS/Worldpay head of innovation,… Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 11:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sports retailer, WIT Fitness, has not only secured its initial £840,000 funding target on Crowdcube, but it has also surpassed over £1.1 million thanks to more than 200 investors. The campaign is seeking to raise funds for the company’s new gym facility located in London. … Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 10:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Primordial Radio, a rock and metal entertainment service that combines the freedom of streaming with the intimacy of a radio, has successfully secured its initial £130,000 funding target on Seedrs, thanks to nearly 775 investors.  As previously reported, the music platform serves the UK rock and… Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 10:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs is one of the largest investment crowdfunding platforms in the UK. It is also one of the largest platforms in the world. Today, Seedrs is celebrating its 5th year of operation. Over the years the platform has experimented and grown its online funding business… Read More

July 5, 2017 @ 4:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Vurger Co., a new vegan burger restaurant, is currently seeking funds through equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, as it prepares to open its new location in London. The company is currently on a mission to revolutionize fast food forever through the power of plants. It was… Read More

July 5, 2017 @ 11:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rise London, a European fintech accelerator created by Barclays, is set to host numerous events during the 2017 London Fintech Week, which will take place July 10th-14th. Magdalena Kron, Head of Rise London, revealed on Wednesday: “We’re opening our doors to the community and squeezing nine FinTech… Read More

July 4, 2017 @ 12:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Plum, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot for personal finance, has launched a crowdfunding round on Seedrs. The offer is seeking £700,000 for a convertible that allows investors to purchase shares at a 20% discount at some point in the future. The EIS eligible listing has… Read More

July 4, 2017 @ 12:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based whiskey brand 8O8 is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs with more than £600,000 thanks to 275 investors. The initiative was launched in May and quickly secured its initial £300,000 in a matter of weeks. 8O8 was founded in 2014 by co-founders,… Read More

July 4, 2017 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowd2Fund’s Exchange, a secondary market for crowdfunded investments, is apparently experiencing solid utilization according to a release by Crowd2Fund. Launched 18 months ago, Crowd2Fund states it is benefiting from a “significant increase in activity in line with the platform’s exponential growth this year.” Investors using the… Read More

July 4, 2017 @ 10:12 am By JD Alois  |  

CrowdRating, a UK platform that rates equity crowdfunding offers, has released a note stating that 96% of the companies whose campaigns received a Gold Investment rating from the platform – and closed at least a year ago – remain in business. In fact, CrowdRating states… Read More

July 4, 2017 @ 8:07 am By JD Alois  |  

The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) has launched a regional program to assist UK entrepreneurs and SMEs. The EISA will host a series of events across the UK regarding regional funding information and advice workshops, including the vast benefits of applying for EIS/SEIS approval. At the… Read More

July 4, 2017 @ 7:42 am By JD Alois  |  

The Peer-to-Peer Finance Association (P2PFA) has created a new category of membership to boost its ranks and add perspective to the association that represents the UK’s top online lenders. The P2PFA was established in 2011 as the industry gained traction, acting as the representative and self-regulatory… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 5:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Residential property investment platform Property Partner appears to have an enviable challenge. Some of their listed properties are being fully funding in as little as 60 seconds. There are worse problems for a crowdfunding platform to have. Currently, Property Partner, the “world’s first stock exchange… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 4:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ending June on a great note, Crowdcube announced a total of £27 million was invested on its equity crowdfunding platform between April and June. The funding portal revealed on Twitter the exciting news. BOOM! A whooping £27m invested on @Crowdcube between Apr-Jun with successes including: @VitaMojo… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 3:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days before its fourth equity crowdfunding campaign was set to close on Crowdcube, UK-based Powervault announced it was extended the funding round for another 16 days. The Powervault team revealed in a recent update: “Powervault has seen a great deal of interest in its campaign, receiving… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 1:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based peer-to-peer lending platform Kuflink has launched its Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) and also two investment options. This news comes just a few months after the online lender received full authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Kuflink was set up in April 2016, and the… Read More