Tagged: uk

November 11, 2014 @ 4:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK Research firm Beauhurst has tallied up another record breaking quarter for equity investments in companies.  Beauhurst has been compiling data on non publicly traded investments – thus largely early stage investments from PE, VCs, angels and investment crowdfunding platforms.  According to their data, 2014… Read More

November 7, 2014 @ 8:57 am By JD Alois  |  

In response to the much anticipated Nesta report that was published today, CEO and founder of Assetz Capital Stuart Law has commented on the challenges ahead for crowdfunding and the peer to peer lending sector. Stuart Law commented on the report; “It’s easy to get… Read More

November 7, 2014 @ 8:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Nesta, a  UK based innovation charity and staunch proponent of entrepreneurship and creativity, has published an update on the alternative finance industry in the United Kingdom.  The report is a joint effort between Nesta and the University of Cambridge.  The report notes this new financial… Read More

November 6, 2014 @ 9:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

We will be showcasing a number of businesses that are currently pitching on Crowdcube. This is your opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs behind the businesses, find out more about their story, what makes their business tick and what plans they have for the future. Crowdcube… Read More

November 6, 2014 @ 1:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

One of the most challenging aspects of rewards based crowdfunding are the all too frequent delays in product deliver.  There is a blurry line where backers, frustrated by extended delays and potentially lost funds, assume fraud versus a struggling young company attempting to hit unrealistic… Read More

November 5, 2014 @ 5:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week since its launch on Indiegogo, UK-based Cocoon’s crowdfunding campaign for its self-titled smart home security has already secured its initial $100,000 thanks to its 412 backers. According to its campaign, the Cocoon is smart home security device that combines HD Camera, Motion Detection… Read More

November 5, 2014 @ 9:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

gamesGRABR, a social network for gaming, is launching a new round of investment to fund its critical next phase of growth. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign in late 2013 where it quickly achieved its £150,000 target and over funded by 20%, gamesGRABR is now looking to… Read More

November 4, 2014 @ 4:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Green Party MP Plymouth is using crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder, which will allow Green Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) to raise their deposit faster than ever before. After a successful campaign in Plymouth, where the £500 fee to stand as an MP was raised in just three… Read More

November 4, 2014 @ 7:47 am By JD Alois  |  

The booming UK peer to peer industry now has a way to easily compare loans between the various competing platform.  NurtureMoney claims to be the UK’s first independent and impartial crowdfunding comparison service covering 51 different platforms. The service is free to use for both… Read More

November 2, 2014 @ 12:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

finnCap, an independent broker, has launched a crowdfunding service by partnering with InvestingZone.  The portal is a bit of a hybrid as it intends on matching professional investors but may also be used by AIM listed companies seeking to raise capital.  Following the compelling success… Read More

November 1, 2014 @ 11:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Black Flash Seeks £3 Million in Equity Crowdfunding Re-do Hoping to Top the £1.6 Million Raised in Previous Round. The film Black Flash launched a successful equity crowdfunding raise earlier this year on CrowdBnk  topping £1.6 million from 11 investors.  Following the crowdfunding round, producers… Read More

October 31, 2014 @ 4:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to expand its already successful business, Camden-based startup, LICKALIX launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £225,000 for its natural ice lolly company. According to its campaign, LICKALIX  is an augural ice lolly company that debuted in May 2014. After a successful first… Read More

October 31, 2014 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has rocketed past the 100,000 investor mark.  Crowdcube recognized Vincent Carrie of London as becoming the 100,000th person to register on the site to participate in the listed companies.  Carrie will receive a gift basket that includes plenty of good stuff… Read More

October 30, 2014 @ 12:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK based investment crowdfunding platform Seedrs has announced the acquisition of Junction Investments located in California.  This strategic acquisition positions Seedrs to expand their reach beyond the borders of Europe.  Junction founders Adam Kaufman and Brian Goldsmith will be joining the Seedrs team and assisting… Read More

October 29, 2014 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Embedded below is the published report by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regarding feedback to their “Project Innovate”. Project Innovate was established to support industry innovation by  opening the FCA doors to businesses (large and small) who are developing innovative approaches that can benefit consumers… Read More

October 29, 2014 @ 9:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Meanwhile the SEC Stalls on Pushing Forward to Facilitate Title III & Title IV Crowdfunding. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK regulatory body similar to the SEC, has announced the opening of their Innovation Hub as they embrace change and creativity in financial services…. Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 2:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Described as “crowdfunding meets Dragons Den & X-Fractor, last Friday, UK based Intelligent Crowd TV announced the launch of a weekly show to bring together entrepreneurs and investors, nationwide. The website goes live today (www.intelligentcrowd.tv) for Entrepreneur auditions, and the first episode is scheduled to… Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday (October 27th), one of the UK’s premier FinTech firms, Fireflock, launched a premium crowdfunding platform designed to match high net worth and sophisticated investors with start-up, early stage and developed companies looking to raise capital. Founded by seasoned investment professional Callum Campbell, Fireflock’s primary objective… Read More

October 23, 2014 @ 10:53 am By JD Alois  |  

UK based peer to peer lending platform Funding Circle has announced a partnership with global consulting firm PWC to support more UK businesses access capital.  PWC will now funnel small business clients seeking funding to Funding Circle.  This is similar  to the agreement Funding Circle… Read More

October 23, 2014 @ 10:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

By bundling up the best of the world’s crowdfunding opportunities with an equally comprehensive amalgamation of more conventional businesses for sale. BusinessAgent aims to become to investment and crowdfunding as what Rightmove is to houses and estate agents. While sharing details about the newest equity crowdfunding… Read More