Tagged: uk

April 23, 2013 @ 7:30 am By RealBusiness  |  

In turbulent times for business finance, the words “risk” and “funding” are inevitably connected. David Hing looks at what to watch out for in each SME funding option. Funding and investment can be the lifeblood of a start up, or indeed any business that is… Read More

April 21, 2013 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Video discussing due diligence regarding crowdfunding in the United Kingdom. “There is a shift in Institutions deciding who gets the money to you deciding who gets the money.”

April 17, 2013 @ 8:12 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube has released they have raised almost £1 Million in equity funding in April.  Four crowdunding companies were raising funds to achieve this level. East End Manufacturing – A clothing manufacturer located in East London raised £150,000 The RushMore Group – A parent company for… Read More

April 14, 2013 @ 4:12 am By Berwick Advertiser  |  

Archaeologists in Bamburgh have started their first crowdfunding campaign to try and raise £10,000 towards the costs of their work. Members of the Bamburgh Research Project have carried out digs at the village’s imposing castle and the surrounding area every summer since 1996. However, as… Read More

April 13, 2013 @ 9:53 am By JD Alois  |  

UK based Equity Crowdfunding platform Seedrs has announced hitting their first £1 Million milestone after only 9 months.  This amount represents capital raised for 21 UK based start-ups.  The platform has ramped up quickly with the bulk of funds, £700,000, being raised in the past… Read More

April 12, 2013 @ 8:38 am By JD Alois  |  

UK based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has announced their joining the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA).  Crowdcube CEO and Co-Founder, Darren Westlake, was quoted as saying, “Business angel investing in the UK is in good health and showing signs that it will flourish in the… Read More

April 12, 2013 @ 5:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding on Crowdcube, East End Manufacturing successfully raised £150,000 from 72 investors in only eight days. East End Manufacturing  had offered 20% equity in the firm for a total of £150,000.  The bulk of the funding was provided in the last 36 hours. East End… Read More

April 9, 2013 @ 3:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK based Crowdcube crowdfunding Platform has been shortlisted for the Express & Echo Business Award Crowdcube, one of the leading equity based crowdfunding platforms in Europe, is up for another award.  This one is for the Express & Echo Business Award – a recognition which… Read More

April 7, 2013 @ 4:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding Food: Modern Times Beer, Lawless Jerky and NutShot Peanut Butter Movies, video games and cool tech captures a lot of headlines but crowdfunding has touched every product and service that exists by now.  One area we have covered from time to time are food… 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

April 7, 2013 @ 5:07 am By SkyNews  |  

A website set up to fund creative projects has seen enthusiasts pledge more than £350m since its launch. Kickstarter, one of the largest so-called crowdfunding sites, sees people invest in projects which interest them but is also unique for its all or nothing ethos, targets… Read More

March 28, 2013 @ 8:47 am By WSJ  |  

Small companies raising funds from everyday people started off in the U.S. But crowdfunding has begun to take off in the U.K. Dow Jones’s Art Patnaude has been looking at this new alternative to scarce bank loans.

March 23, 2013 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube announced they have been selected to be on the FinTech 50 Watchlist for 2013.  The list is put together to recognize companies which are redefining the financial services industry.  The panel selects which businesses they feel are disruptive or will impact… Read More

March 23, 2013 @ 4:58 am By InformationWeek  |  

This week, U.K. Chancellor George Osborne delivered another gloomy national budget. In the context of ongoing austerity, local government in particular has had to tighten its belt and rein in spending, with things such as cutting library opening times or closing local projects. By 2015,… Read More

March 22, 2013 @ 8:48 am By JD Alois  |  

School pupils are attempting to bring 20 innovative business ideas to life with a series of exciting crowdfunding campaigns using crowdfunding platform BloomVC.  As part of the Bad Idea Youth Enterprise Competition the pupils, from schools across central Scotland, have attended a four day enterprise… Read More

March 22, 2013 @ 8:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding trail blazer Crowdcube recently updated the statistics on their site.  To date they have raised over £5.7 Million to provide funding for 42 businesses in the United Kingdom.  The average amount invested is currently £2,093.  The most robust crowdfunding sectors have been Retail… Read More

March 21, 2013 @ 10:22 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Crowdfunder has partnered with Enterprise Nation to help fund UK businesses which will reach a network of over two million people. The partnership will help educate UK businesses on how crowdfunding could work for them. The combined Crowdfunder and Peoplefund.it network have already contributed £500,000… Read More

March 20, 2013 @ 11:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced another crowdfunding success on their equity portal this past week.  Ovivo mobile communications offered a 12.5% stake in the company for £150,000.  This round of fundraising captured 70 investors with a significant chunk being invested in the final few days of… Read More

March 20, 2013 @ 10:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

A new model of finance was unveiled at the Great British Private Investor Summit on 19th March: Syndicate Funding 2.0. Based on the concept of allowing crowdfunders to co-invest alongside Business Angels, the model is supported by an online platform called Syndicate Room, which will… Read More

March 15, 2013 @ 7:50 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom’s leading crowdfunding companies have  launched a trade body, the UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA), aimed at providing clarity and consumer protection and for the whole industry. Crowdfunding in the UK has experienced massive growth over recent years. Operators provide a much-needed alternative source of… Read More