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September 7, 2016 @ 8:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs has released data indicating their portfolio results have generated an annualised rate of return of 14.44% since platform launch in July of 2012. Seedrs has stated the solid returns are indicative of “equity crowdfunding coming of age”. The period started in… Read More

September 6, 2016 @ 4:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With Lumo set to launch its new Kickstarter next week, founder Lucy Bariner recently shared details about the company’s development and UK’s cycling industry.  As previously reported, LUMO designs jackets and bags for cyclists that subtly incorporate ultra-high brightness LEDs. These lights are waterproof, washable and powered… Read More

September 6, 2016 @ 1:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Leeds-based company Myrtle & Maude has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to raise £106,000 for the expansion of its all-natural nausea products, which are for those who experience morning and travel sickness. Myrtle & Maude currently offers a range of both natural and safe products, which includes… Read More

September 6, 2016 @ 9:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

USPAAH, a spa marketplace app, recently completed its equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube with over £270,000 from nearly 150 investors. Described as a London high end on demand mobile app, USPAAH brings qualified beauty and wellness professionals to clients within just 1-hour of booking. Services include massages… Read More

September 6, 2016 @ 7:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Kuber Ventures, a platform that seeks out EIS/SEIS investment opportunities has announced several new hires. to help accelerate growth geographically and across the business.  Kuber has appointed Tim Thornton, Matt Lenzie, & Kate Hopkin to executive positions. Kate Hopkin’s will assume responsibilities as Business Development Associate…. Read More

September 3, 2016 @ 4:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis replaced Jonathan Hill of the UK at the Commission following the Brexit decision. He recently sat down with CNBC for an interesting interview where he shared some insight into his perspective on the Capital Markets Union (CMU) in light of the UK EU… Read More

September 2, 2016 @ 9:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Bristol based Micrima, a med-tech company that has created a vastly improved breast imaging technology, has closed a £2.6 million funding round with the assistance of online platform VentureFunders.  According to information  provided by Micrima, approximately half of the funding came from pre-existing institutional and… Read More

September 1, 2016 @ 5:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FilmDoo, an online video-on-demand platform, has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to raise nearly £100,000 to begin expansion. The platform notably focuses on helping film fans to discover and watch great films, short films and other content. FilmDoo also aims to build a global film community and empower… Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 2:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BorrowMyDoggy, a service that connects owners with dog lovers, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on AngelsDen to raise £1 million (max £1,652,771) for its development and services. Founded in 2012 by dog lover Rikke Rosenlund, BorrowMyDoggy matches dog owners with borrowers that will… Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 1:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tess, a shopping “chatbot” for women, has turned to Seedrs to raise £80,000 for continuous development of its platform. Tess offers users their very own “Tessbot.” The company explained customers simply type in what kind of garment she is currently looking for the Tessbot suggests… Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 8:34 am By JD Alois  |  

  Purplebricks Group (AIM: PURP), a UK-based hybrid estate agent providing a new way to buy, sell or let property, has launched its business in Australia, 28th August 2016, with an initial regional focus on Melbourne and Brisbane before rolling out nationally. CEO Michael Bruce… Read More

August 26, 2016 @ 11:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BirdSong, a London-based womenswear brand, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise 75,000 as it prepares for expansion of both its products and team. Founded just two years ago by feminists Sarah Beckett and Sophie Slater, the ethical women clothing company has made… Read More

August 26, 2016 @ 9:19 am By JD Alois  |  

BrewDog, the largest independent brewery in Europe, is crossing the Atlantic and setting up operations in the United States. The founders, James Watt and Martin Dickie, selected the mid-western city of Columbus as their base and the company is in the process of building a… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 1:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, UK-based peer-to-peer lender, Lending Works, took to its blog to reveal the status of UK’s economy since voters made the Brexit decision, to depart from the European Union (EU),  just two months ago (June 23rd). The lender stated: “Depending which newspaper you’re inclined to… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 8:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Scotland’s “leading company creation competition” has accepted 212 applicants this year, and now the judging process has shortlisted the top 10 nominees.  The 2016 Converge Challenge category is said to be the most competitive year ever.  The record number of applicants represents 14% growth year… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 12:11 am By JD Alois  |  

Apple, Google, Amazon, PayPal & Intuit Provide the Firepower Behind Fintech Advocacy Group Financial Innovation Now. Back in the fall of 2015, an announcement was made regarding the creation of a new public policy coalition representing some of the largest names in tech: Apple, Google,… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 2:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The creators of the platforms gamesGRABR and bookGRABR, have returned to equity crowdfunding portal Crowdcube to raise £250,000 for its new SaaS social media platform, GRABR. The new site is set to allow brands to create their own social network and engage directly with consumers.  Those that use… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 10:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one week after its exciting and highly anticipated first flight, Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander 10 experienced an issue and crashed during the final minutes of its second test flight on Wednesday. Airlander 10 is a wing-shaped aircraft that can fly for up to five… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 10:21 am By JD Alois  |  

LendIt has announced a new partnership with Capital One regarding their annual Fintech startup competition.  Capital One will act as the co-Host for PitchIt@LendIt – scheduled to take place at LendIt Europe this fall in London. Peter Renton, co-founder of LendIt, said they were delighted… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 1:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

LawyerFair, a curated marketplace for buying and selling of commercial legal services, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £360,000 as it looks to expand its legal services and team. Founded in 2014, LawyerFair states it helps companies save legal fees by matching the… Read More