Irish bevtech start-up GoodBrew is successfully bucking the trend in the current slow FMCG investment environment. The maker of functional cold brew drinks has taken an unconventional approach to their current funding round; turning to social media platform TikTok to attract a younger demographic of investors to its Crowdcube campaign available here.   The Enterprise Ireland […]

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Albion Capital, the £1bn venture capital firm, announced today plans to raise £50m through new share offerings across three venture capital trusts (VCTs), with the potential for a £30m over-allotment. The fundraising effort comes as the group moves to streamline its VCT structure, with plans to consolidate its six existing trusts into three. The new […]

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The new Labour Chancellor has launched a tax raid on investors and business owners that threatens to curtail the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our economy. Capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and National Insurance were all targeted this week with freezes on thresholds or eye-watering increases.  Most investors’ main concerns will be the increase in capital […]

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According to data released by Dealroom in conjunction with SAP, electrification startups are attracting the most venture capital investment in the climate tech sector. Dealroom’s Electrification of Europe VC funding report reveals that 62% of climate tech funding between 2019 and 2024 was invested in electrification and clean energy start-ups. The leading segments within the […]

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The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Craig Martin, Chairman of Dynam Capital and fund manager of Vietnam Holding, back to the podcast for a fascinating discussion about the Vietnamese economy and the trust’s portfolio. Explore Vietnam Holding in the UK Investor Magazine Investment Centre At the time of recording, Vietnam Holding shares were […]

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Sponsored by Green Lithium With geopolitical tensions having shone a light in recent years on supply chains, the race is now on to develop security of supply. Lithium is a crucial material in the transition to an electrified economy as it is a key component in batteries required by the automotive sector and other industries. […]

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Ittybit has secured £1.5m in a funding led by Mercuri and Sure Valley Ventures to help propel growth in their mission to revolutionise AI-led file management. As online content consumption soars, there is a growing demand for managing digital files, particularly video. Salford-based Ittybit streamlines this process with tools designed to simplify the uploading, storing, and […]

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A new report issued by Dealroom confirmed the UK produces more Fintech Unicorn companies than any other European country. Four times as many to be precise.  The report issued by Dealroom in conjunction with Armstrong International found that the UK is a leader in creating Fintech companies that attract valuations of $1bn or more.  The […]

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Vietnam Holding is excellently positioned to benefit from Vietnam’s export boom through its substantial holding in Gemadept, one of the country’s top two shipping and logistics companies. Vietnam Holding has carefully constructed a market-leading portfolio, with Gemadept taking a large proportion of it. This portfolio plays into key themes, including Vietnam’s industrialisation, digitalisation, and domestic […]

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Six months after launch, British butter brand All Things Butter has raised £2.2m in a seed funding round led by private equity firm Access Industries and supported by Active Partners, the investment firm behind brands like LEON, Rapha, and Honest Burgers. It also had continued backing from Hollywood producers involved with major 2023 films. The […]

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Sponsored by Body Rocket As the sporting world continually seeks innovations that push the boundaries of speed and efficiency, a new player, Body Rocket, has emerged with a game-changing technology that promises to revolutionise how cyclists interact with aerodynamics. This promising startup has recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, aiming to bring their ground-breaking […]

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Blackfinch Ventures has successfully conducted a record-breaking VCT fundraise, which raised 91% more than the same period last year, as the company ramps up investment activity in UK technology companies. Blackfinch focuses on early-stage UK technology companies and has made 15 investments over the period, including plastic pollution startup Kelpi and a follow-on investment in […]

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The UK Investor Magazine was delighted to welcome Eric Degolier, Founder & CEO Body Rocket, for a deep dive into the world’s first real-time drag meter, a device capable of offering precise drag measurement directly integrated into a cyclist’s bike. Body Rocket has taken the power of a cyclist wind tunnel and placed it in […]

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Sponsored by AppyWay A decade ago, AppyWay Founder & CEO Dan Hubert had a bad parking experience shared by millions across the UK. After hurriedly trying to park outside The Royal Albert Hall he found that all the paid bays and residents bays were full. The only space he could find was on an ambiguous […]

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The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to welcome Fred Soneya, Co-Founder of Haatch, for a deep-dive into Haatch’s SEIS and EIS funds, which are exclusively available to high-net-worth individuals and sophisticated investors. Find out more about Haatch’s SEIS & EIS Funds here. Haatch invests in B2B SaaS companies at the pre-seed and seed stages with […]

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We are bringing innovation to pumped energy storage with our High-Density Hydro® solution, a -long duration energy storage technology that is low-cost, fast to build and globally scalable. This century, we are witnessing the increasingly rapid transition from fossil-fuels to low carbon generation due to the critical tipping point we regularly face when dealing with […]

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Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) invested £506 million in new and follow-on investments in small private companies and companies listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) last year. This represents a 28% decrease from 2022, when VCTs invested £705 million. The decline mirrors a wider slump in venture capital investment across the UK and Ireland. According […]

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UK venture capital has bounced back in 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and reaching almost nearly $22 billion (£17.21 billion) for the year, according to recent analysis from HSBC Innovation Banking and Dealroom. The resurgence, fueled by climate technology and active early-stage investments, showcases a positive trajectory for the UK’s innovation economy despite global challenges. “This data […]

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Sponsored by 3ti Founded in 2019, 3ti turns car parks into renewable energy power stations.  They are on a mission to get businesses and vehicles “Driving on Sunshine®” by deploying large-scale solar arrays in car parks, on rooftops & waste land whilst also growing an extensive, reliable EV charging network with their easy to install, […]

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Haatch has a clear aim for the businesses they invest in: help B2B SaaS companies hit their first £1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). Haatch EIS and SEIS funds invest in exciting early-stage UK B2B SaaS companies with a clear opportunity to increase revenues, achieve high profit levels, and create shareholder value. The Haatch […]

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Sponsored by Centaur Robotics Centaur Robotics has created a stunning personal electric vehicle for 10 per cent of the global population who cannot walk 400 metres without assistance. The Centaur is a self-balancing, two-wheeled vehicle which will be on the market in the second half of 2024. Retirement communities, a hotel group and airports are […]

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The EIS and VCT sunset clause has been extended to 2035 in this week’s Autumn Statement, providing certainty for entrepreneurs and investors in young companies at the heart of the UK economy. Venture Capital Trusts and the SEIS and EIS schemes provide vital tax incentives for private investors to invest in exciting early-stage companies. Confirmation […]

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Sponsored by Signature Brew Signature Brew, winner of Brewery of the Year in 2018 & 2021, was founded by a brewer and a musician with one simple philosophy – brew beer that makes music better. This USP has established Signature Brew as the UKs most exciting brewery with music centric venues and high st pubs […]

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Heliac is a fast-growing renewable energy company providing patented solar thermal technology and innovative heat storage solutions for emission-free energy. Led by technical founders, the company has built solar fields and storage facilities for energy majors E.ON and Norfors and is targeting the rollout of their technology across Europe. Realising the global need for affordable […]

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As the World of Work is changing, innovative companies like Myn are shaping the future of employment landscape. Myn, an AI-driven source-to-pay platform, is currently concluding a highly successful crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, where they’ve established a strong investors’ community of over 160 individuals who share their vision of revolutionising the temporary workforce market. In […]

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Sahiba Patni is the Co-Founder of WeDeliver, an app powering “Direct-to-Consumer” commerce, connecting SMEs and Users via an On-Demand Marketplace Platform. The platform helps users save their time by running their errands and delivering a wide assortment of products – from groceries to beauty products – directly to their doorstep. It also provides tech and logistical […]

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Sponsored by Magnetika Magnetika, a leading Spanish company in a new energy transfer technology based on magnetic resonance, has opened an investment round in order to continue leading the challenges in wireless charging. Its technology, which overcomes the limitations of current charging technologies, has allowed it to position itself as a leading company in the […]

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Founded in 1974, UK manufacturer of natural personal care products, Faith In Nature, is open to investment for the very first time in its near 50 year history. Its Crowdcube campaign (available here) leads under the headline “The first ever chance to invest in a 50 year old start-up” which, they believe, best sums up […]

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Following a recent trip to Sweden, Mark Watson-Mitchell reports on an absolute corporate giant that is changing our environment Thinking big, acting fast and getting things done! Working quietly in the background, this group is a major player on the European business stage, the Swedish-based Vargas Holding, is a premier force in accelerating decarbonisation. The […]

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Sponsored by The Funky Appliance Company After a fantastic Inspired Home Show in Chicago earlier this year, The Funky Appliance Company believes it now stands on the threshold of major success and has returned to Seedrs with their latest EIS eligible round. At the conclusion of this funding round, the company will sign a distribution […]

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The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to be joined by Frans Nomden, CEO of WATT Mobility for a deep dive into the future of e-bikes and how they are making our cities greener and cleaner. Our cities are striving for cleaner forms of transportation and governments are promoting the use of bikes and e-bikes. WATT […]

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Sponsored by WATT Mobility WATT Mobility, a rising star in the e-bike industry, is actively pursuing growth capital to fuel its expansion into the European market. The company has initiated a public investment round, opening up the opportunity for private investors to participate alongside large investment funds. With an impressive commitment of €450,000 already secured […]

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The UK Investor Magazine Podcast was thrilled to welcome Will Fraser-Allen, Managing Partner at Albion Capital, for a deep dive into Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs). Find out more on Albion Capital’s website here. Albion Capital reached the milestone of £1 billion in assets under management due to another strong fundraising round in the 2022/23 tax […]

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Nebeus, the banking alternative for Web3, is excited to announce its investment opportunity on Seedrs, UK’s leading equity crowdfunding platform. This investment round aims to accelerate Nebeus’ growth and expand its range of services with a full trading platform, a new digital asset credit line that enables users to spend without selling their investments, and […]

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Albion Capital raised a bumper £80m across their six Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) in the 2022/23 tax year and will now set about deploying the capital in high-growth innovative British companies. Albion Capital will use the funds to add new companies to their portfolio, as well as deploying further capital across their portfolio of 60 […]

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Molten Ventures has announced its portfolio company, Ledger has close its Series C extension round and maintained a €1.3 billion valuation. Ledger, a leading global platform for digital assets and Web3, secured investment from Molten Ventures and new investors including True Global Ventures, Cite Gestion SPV, Digital Finance Group and VaynerFund. “This latest round is […]

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Sponsored by lettingaproperty.com Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Online lettings company lettingaproperty.com has reached its Seedrs investment target with 10 days to spare, having raised 101% […]

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Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more. Following a successful capital raise of £750,000 with Mercia Asset Management, rental platform lettingaproperty.com has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, extending this […]

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Edinburgh-based property developer Shawfair was the fastest growing company in the UK between 2020 and 2021, according to Beauhurst. This was out of 45,000 businesses tracked by the company. Shawfair is developing a new town 15 minutes from Edinburgh by train. The company was formed in 2013 and it grew revenues by 8,360% to £13.2m […]

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Sponsored by Cheeky Panda The Cheeky Panda one of the recent high growth consumer goods company success stories over the last few years has returned to Seedrs with their last EIS eligible investment round. The eco friendly tissue and hygiene brand is sold across major retailers from Waitrose, Boots, Ocado, Amazon and is sold in […]

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Sponsored by Pure Electric Pure Electric is on a mission to revolutionise urban transport. The market-leading manufacturer of British-designed electric scooters is currently running a highly successful public equity crowdfunding campaign with Crowdcube.  The company quickly surpassed expectations, securing over £1.9m of funding in just X hours/days.  Pure Electric is led by Adam Norris – […]

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AiDash has secured a $10m strategic investment from SE Ventures, a leading global venture fund backed by energy giant Schneider Electric. AiDash is a SaaS company operating satellite and AI-powered solutions that help a broad range of industries better understand their operations. Schneider Electric’s interest stemmed from the ability to predict wild fires and other […]

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We were thrilled to welcome Adam Norris, CEO and Founder of Pure Electric, to the UK Investor Magazine Podcast to explore his electric scooter start up. Adam Norris previously founded Pensions Direct and working with Hargreaves Lansdown, he floated the company before committing his time to his son Lando’s motorsport pursuit. Lando went on to […]

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Tekcapital, the university technology focused investment company, has provided insight into their strategy of raising capital through IPOs as ‘public venture capital’ to compliment the pursuit of commercial opportunities for their portfolio companies. Tekcapital have successfully floated AIM-listed Belluscura, and recently Innovative Eyewear on the NASDAQ, proving their prowess in securing capital, despite adverse market […]

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As the global demand for water continues to grow, how do we reduce the vast amount of energy used in water treatment? A Coventry-based company claims to have the answer. While we think of ourselves as residents of a blue planet, only 0.5% of the earth’s water is in the form of available fresh water. […]

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CENTERED, a US wellness platform, acquires British outdoor fitness technology, BUA FIT, to offer its platform of wellness programs to Fortune 500 companies while supporting fitness trainers’ businesses in the US.  CENTRED  CENTRED connects travellers to leading and emerging wellness brands in over 900 cities worldwide. The company utilises a vertically integrated platform with an […]

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Venture capital is in high demand across the Middle East and North Africa region, according to a recent report by the Global Private Capital Association (GPCA). The sector has a strong appetite for fintech and e-commerce products, with fintech representing 23% and e-commerce accounting for 20% of all MENA venture capital investment since 2020. GCPA […]

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The CEO of leading Alternative Investment provider, Gresham House, has called for a greater level of investment in UK forestry to help meet burgeoning future demand. Tony Dalwood, CEO of Gresham House, says demand for timber is set to grow 2.7x by 2050 and highlights the lack of new projects with the capabilities to meet […]

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While stockmarket deals have been in short supply in recent months there has been plenty of investment activity in the private arena. Private UK companies raised £14.9bn in the first half of 2022, according to Beauhurst. The number of deals was 10% higher at 1,456 with particularly strong activity in the first quarter. However, even […]

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Helen Steers, Pantheon Partner and lead manager of Pantheon International Plc (ticker code: PIN), discusses the growth of the global private equity market and how investors can access it through one of the longest established private equity investment trusts.  Investors may be asking themselves how to allocate their capital in these uncertain and inflationary times. […]

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Female representation in venture capital investment is crucial for female-led businesses to thrive, according to a recent report from Slip founder Tash Grossman. The retail technology app CEO said increased female representation in the venture capital sector was the key to unlocking the potential of businesses started by women, and to narrowing the gap between […]

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An Interview with Stephen Crosher, CEO of RheEnergise Energy storage is set to be a trillion-dollar market, could you explain why? Governments across the world have recognised the urgency to completely decarbonise over the next 30 years. The recent invasion of Ukraine has amplified the pressing issue of energy security. To decarbonise, countries must redesign […]

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Sponsored by Cheeky Panda Cheeky Panda one of the recent high growth consumer goods company success stories over the last few years has returned to Seedrs with a convertible note ahead of their institutional round in the summer. The eco friendly tissue and hygiene brand is sold across major retailers from Waitrose, Boots, Ocado, Getir […]

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Agronomics has reportedly contributed €6.9 million to a fundraise by Finnish biotech company Onego Bio. The investment comes as part of a larger €10 million Seedrs fundraising round by the company in a bid to develop an animal-free, sustainable egg protein. The capital injection is set to provide the venture capital firm with an equity […]

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Sponsored by Income Income has started a crowdfunding campaign on the Seedrs platform to allow investors to join in the equity raise and the value creation that is taking place in the alternative asset investments. Income is re-imagining investing in loans and fueling financial inclusion globally. The CEO and the team have extensive experience in […]

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Cash flow management tech company Finmap have secured $1.2 million funding from both European and Ukrainian investors. Finmap provides a cash flow management service for business to digitally forecast cash requirements through a service that starts at $14 per month. Finmap integrates with 2000+ European banks and PayPal, Wise, Revolut, ApiXDrive, Fondy services, as well […]

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Electric Vehicle charging point startup Monta has raised €15m funding in their Series A round led by Stockholm-based Creandum with a significant investment coming from US venture firm Headline. Headline have previously invested in Klarna, Bumble, Farfetch and Sonos. With the €15m raised in the latest funding round, Monta have now raised more than €20 […]

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by Mark Bower-Easton, Business Development Manager, Oxford Capital The Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) is a government initiative, created by John Major’s government in 1994, and has continued to receive the full backing of parliament, regardless of which side of the political spectrum is in power. EIS is designed to boost the economy and jobs market […]

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Deepbridge Capital has announced their Deepbridge Technology Growth EIS Fund has surpassed a landmark £100m in capital deployment. The fund was launched in 2013 with the aim of providing UK investors with access to private early-stage companies in intellectual-property-rich sectors, including energy and resource innovation, hardware technologies and IT-based developments. Interest in the Deepbridge Technology […]

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Albion Capital have launched an £80 million fundraise across six of their Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) to invest in high-growth UK companies. A £20m top-up facility will also be included to provide further scope for additional investment into Albion’s strong pipeline of potential deals. Albion Capital’s portfolio consists of 70 high-growth companies including Data Analytics […]

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The One Planet Capital EIS Fund is lining up an investment into Zedify, a zero-emissions delivery company utilising electric cargo bikes. The One Planet Capital EIS focuses on companies in the emerging green economy and Zedify’s solution to urban deliveries will compliment existing holdings in the portfolio. Zedify are providing a measurable positive impact on […]

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Locket is a new kind of home insurance that helps people to actively protect their homes and families with smart technology. The company made waves last week as its latest crowdfund on Seedrs raised more than £1 million from 430 investors, overfunding the campaign by more than 45%. It’s a demonstration of just how popular the […]

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Sponsored by Goodfolio Founders Omid and Nima Pakseresht along with their executive team of impact and finance professionals have just secured 140% of their pre-seed target in the first 24 hours of their public crowdfunding launch from 75 investors. Currently raising investment on Seedrs, GOODFOLIO is building a simple, transparent, and personalised ethical investment platform. GOODFOLIO […]

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Tax efficiency, diversity and investment returns are three of the key factors that investors look for from their existing investment portfolio. But are investors missing a trick by not considering an Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) as part of their portfolio. Recent research suggests that only around 30% of financial advisers make use of tax advantaged […]

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UK Investor Magazine are excited to announce that BUA FIT is now overfunded on Seedrs in their pre-seed funding round between private and public investors.  BUA FIT is a marketplace platform for outdoor and online group fitness classes. Their secret sauce is to connect fitness professionals to consumers with e-commerce and social fitness technology. Their team is posting well […]

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CarCloud was born out of a deep frustration shared by founders Paul Jewell and Geoff Turral.  With over 50 years experience between them, on both the customer and manufacturer sides of the industry, they became increasingly frustrated that, as the world has moved rapidly to mobile, customer-centred solutions, the options for car ownership remain rooted […]

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There are now over 105 unicorns in the UK The UK tech sector is set for another year of record investment in 2021. Following an influx of £13.5bn worth of venture capital during the first half of the year, the UK now has 105 ‘unicorns’, otherwise known as a business valued at over $1bn. Out […]

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Hedge funds have closed 770 deals so far in 2021 Hedge funds made $153bn worth of investments into private companies in the first six months of 2021, highlighting the extent to which they are now investing in private companies. Goldman Sachs issued a report that showed that hedge funds have closed 770 deals so far […]

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Venture capital trusts and EIS funds have been rising in popularity amongst high-income investors looking for tax-efficient strategies. Here’s the guide to understanding them: What are VCTs? Venture capital trusts are listed investment vehicles investing in younger companies in pursuit of high returns. VCTs have tax benefits, with the government keen to incentivise investment in […]

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Brookner has over 13 years’ worth of experience Blackfinch, the investment platform, has made an addition to its investment division’s senior management team by appointing James Brookner as Ventures Director. Brookner was previously a consultant at Accenture, where he worked on projects in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and digital innovation. […]

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Sponsored by Dynamo Motor Company FIRST PRODUCT – A World Icon Dynamo Motor Company manufacture The Dynamo Taxi, according to GOV.UK, the world’s only 100% electric zero emissions London black cab. We are based in the automotive heartland that is Coventry. Working in association with Nissan and in view of a legislation change on January […]

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The first half of 2021 has seen the highest number of private equity deals in the UK in five years. With Morrisons and Ultra Electronics both deep in negotiations, while Sainsbury’s is rumoured to be next-up for a takeover approach, it appears as though this trend is here to stay. Last week Morrisons’ board accepted […]

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Bonnet is a tech platform for electric vehicle chargepoints Bonnet, the electric vehicle charging platform, has received a total of £920,000 ($1.3m) in funding to expand its business in what is a crucial year for reaching net-zero targets. £850,000 came from an equity financing round led by Ascension Ventures with investors from Imperial College London […]

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Apollo is taking an “exploratory” view of Sainsbury’s Sainsbury’s could be the next supermarket on the hit-list of private equity companies as competition intensifies to takeover Morrisons, highlighting the industry’s appeal to investors. A week ago the Morrisons board approved a bid by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) to takeover the supermarket chain with an […]

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Clayton Dubilier & Rice outbids rival Fortress with 285p per share offer Morrisons’ (LON:MRW) board got behind a £7bn takeover by Clayton Dubilier & Rice yesterday as the private equity company outbid its rival with a 285p per share offer. The FTSE 100 company’s board changed its mind having initially supported Fortress’ bid. Fortress is […]

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Sources say that 280p will be the appropriate level for an offer by Clayton Dubilier & Rice Clayton Dubilier & Rice, the American private equity firm, is preparing to bid for Morrisons this week as the company will look to usurp Fortress. Having made a bid earlier in the process, Clayton Dubilier & Rice will […]

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EMK Capital, a UK-based private equity fund, will now take a majority stake in Outright Rockpool, the UK private equity firm, has confirmed the sale of Outright Games Limited from its portfolio, generating an ‘exceptional’ 12.7x net return to equity investors. In 2016, Rockpool took a majority stake in Outright, the video game publisher, provided […]

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Monument Therapeutics will focus on applying digital biomarkers to neuroscience drug development Monument Therapeutics, the stratified medicine company, confirmed on Monday that it has raised £2.625m in seed funding to spin out of Cambridge Cognition. The new company’s focus will be on applying digital biomarkers to neuroscience drug development with the aim of matching patient […]

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Apollo could be involved as part of the Fortress offer Apollo, the American investment company, has pulled out of the running to acquire Morrisons, as the firm changed its mind. This stops the possibility of a bidding war in its tracks, as Fortress stepped up its own efforts in recent weeks. Earlier this month Morrisons […]

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The investment is aimed at tackling childhood obesity BEPPS Snacks, the London based start-up aiming at tackling childhood obesity, has secured a £400,000 investment from the Good Food Fund. In addition to the funding, BEPPS will get support and guidance from Missions Venture, a company that nurtures scalable challenger brands. BEPPS Snacks offer an innovative […]

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Oxford Capital and Doehler Ventures led round Bower Collective, the sustainable consumer goods business, confirmed on Thursday that it has raised £2.1m in seed stage fundraising. The round led by Oxford Capital and Doehler Ventures is aimed at accelerating the growth of the business, the company said in a statement, allowing packaging innovation and new […]

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Bridgepoint is one of the leading pan-European investment groups Bridgepoint Advisers, the private equity firm, confirmed it plans to go public as part of a deal that could see the UK company valued at £2bn. The company said it wants two raise in the region of £300m via the IPO to maintain its growth levels, […]

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The realisation will not have a material impact on Vietnam Holding’s net asset value Vietnam Holding (LON:VNH) confirmed it has entirely pulled out of its position in ABA as the trust paid off the bonds and accrued interest. In July 2019 Vietnam Holding made a private equity investment amounting to 139.8bn Vietnamese dong (VND) via […]

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Blackstone now has over $196bn of property assets under management Blackstone, the private equity company, is nearing a £1.2bn to takeover of UK property investment company St Modwen. The deal, first announced in May, will see Blackstone fork out 542p per share for the developer, a 21% premium on its closing price on May 6. […]

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The move solidifies Oakley Capital’s position as the market-leader provider in the DACH region Oakley Capital Investments (OCI) announced on Monday that Oakley Capital Origin Fund acquired controlling stakes in Afterbuy and DreamRobot, two of the leading providers of e-commerce software. OCI will make an indirect contribution via Origin Fund of £6m. Afterbuy and DreamRobot […]

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Africa Behind in VC Investment Global VC (venture capital) data values highlight that Africa significantly underperformed other regions when it comes to receiving VC investment in 2020. Last year, a total of $259.4bn was invested globally. Of this amount, $132.9bn went to North America, $33.4bn went to Europe and $87.1bn went to Asia. Only $1.4bn […]

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Oakley Capital Investments’ liquid resources available for deployment estimated to be £180m Oakley Capital announced on Tuesday that the Oakley Capital IV has agreed to invest in ICP Education Holding, a leading independent group of UK nurseries. Oakley Capital Investment (OCI) is a listed investment trust that invests in the funds managed by Oakley Capital. […]

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Curve fundraise easily surpassed the £6m raised during its 2019 crowdfund Curve, the mobile payments app, has closed the largest ever equity raise on Crowdcube, smashing a number of records in the process. The raise finished at 3pm on Thursday, hitting close to £10m in funding from a total of 11,795 investors. Curve was the […]

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Oval Money will be acquired by and integrated into the UK based online CFD Broker ETX Capital Guru Capital, the private equity firm based in Switzerland, confirmed on Friday that it has acquired substantially all the assets of UK based Fintech company Oval Money. Oval Money will be acquired by and integrated into the UK […]

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Panaseer’s total funding to date now at $43m Panaseer, the Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM) platform for enterprise security, announced on Wednesday that it has secured $26.5m in series B funding. The financing round was headed up by AllegisCyber Capital, along with input from existing investors, including Evolution Equity Partners, Notion Capital, AlbionVC, Cisco Investments and […]

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WATR – The Smart Water Quality Monitor which has the mission to improve water quality around the globe has launched on the Seedrs Crowdfunder platform. The business that took Web Summit by storm three years ago and made it to the investor final in front of over 20,000 people is ready to kick start mass […]

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Sponsored by UFODRIVE Travel is undergoing a fundamental shift. By 2030, the UK and a host of other counties will deliver on their commitment to ban sales of new diesel and petrol cars. The impact of this can already be seen now in the surging sales of electric vehicles with further disruption (and opportunity) in […]

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Shares at roadside recovery firm AA plc (LON:AA) were down almost 5% on Monday evening as Sky News reported that the company’s board is set to recommend a private equity takeover to help reduce its £2.6 billion debt mountain. The motoring group is reportedly being considered for a £218 million takeover proposal from TowerBrook Capital […]

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On Tuesday evening, Sky News reported that American private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP is currently in “preliminary talks” to rescue hedge fund-owned Co-Operative Bank following months of turmoil due to the ongoing pandemic. Sources revealed that Cerberus was “likely to seek a cut-price deal” during negotiations with the bank’s executive board and shareholders, […]

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In September this year, Reuters reported that investors managing trillions in assets and more than 120 business leaders had urged the European Union to cut carbon emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The mounting climate crisis has increasingly drawn the attention of investors the world over in recent years, highlighting the opportunity to accelerate […]

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Cyber security specialists, Zobi, announced they would be launching a fundraising campaign on the equity crowdfunding site, Seedrs. The company is looking to raise funds as part of an investment drive which it says it will use to try and make its brand the market leader in home security and Wi-Fi. The fundraiser coincides with […]

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Real estate and sustainable investment specialist, TIME Investments, announced on Tuesday that it had bought one of the largest privately-owned forest in the UK – Barracks Forest in Perthshire, Scotland. The company said the Barracks Forest offers more than 11,000 acres of Sitka spruce and pine trees, which yield FSC-certified wood and timber for products […]

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Surging by 400 points, to 28,050, the Dow Jones rallied by 1.40% on news of a tech sector recovery and what can only be described as Monday ‘M&A-nia’, with two tech-giant buy-ups. The first of these buy-ups saw some hope of the US-China Tik-Tok scuffle being resolved, with multinational computing corporation, Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), beating Microsoft […]

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On Friday Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust (LON:ORIT) announced that it had signed a Share Purchase Agreement acquire a 100% interest in a portfolio of operational French solar assets. The deal means Octopus Renewables will add 14 solar PV assets to its portfolio, with a combined capacity of 119.5MW. The acquisition cost the company £53.4 million, […]

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Coffee and sandwich chain Pret A Manger is set to close 30 of its 410 UK stores – jeopardising at least 1,000 jobs – as the company prepares to navigate the post-coronavirus high street. The company has warned that the impact of the pandemic has forced it to make a “difficult decision”. The eye of […]

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The UK government has announced that it is set to spend £400 million on a stake in bankrupt satellite firm OneWeb, as part of its post-Brexit plan to replace the loss of access to the EU’s Galileo sat-nav system. OneWeb declared itself bankrupt back in May after the company racked up $2 billion in debt, […]

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Italian high street staple Prezzo has become the latest restaurant chain to seek out a buyer, as the dining industry looks set to emerge from the coronavirus crisis with a slew of bankruptcies and widespread job losses. Prezzo has reportedly asked corporate advisors FRP Advisory to orchestrate an auction of the chain as its 180 […]

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British burger chain Byron Hamburgers Limited – also known as Byron Burger – is currently embroiled in last-ditch negotiations with buyers after its private equity owners filed a notice for bankruptcy this afternoon. The hope is that a “pre-packed” administration deal will attract bidders to buy up either the brand name or a number of […]

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Clean energy start MPower has reached overfunding on Crowdcube after securing more than £300,000 to expand its Africa focused fintech and clean energy business. The company is focused on solar powered products that are backed by their software, data solutions and a financing model that supports a distribution network. MPower provides plug & play solar […]

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SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust (LON:SEIT) announced on Wednesday that it had acquired a 50% interest in Primary Energy, a which is a portfolio made up of recycled energy and cogeneration projects. The projects are located in Indiana, USA, and the 50% stake is being bought from a consortium headed up by Fortistar LLC, for […]

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Ailing motor company Aston Martin Lagonda (LON:AML) reported on Friday that it had accepted a helping hand from Formula 1 magnate Lawrence Stroll, with the billionaire injecting £182 million into the company as part of a £500 million rescue package. ‘Yew Tree Overseas Limited’ will receive a 16.7% stake in the company, at a price […]

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Magway, a deep-technology company providing sustainable transportation solutions, has reached overfunding in its crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The UK-based company is developing an ecommmerce distribution network which is aiming to reduce green house gas emissions. The UK is the only country that have legally committed to eradicating green house gas emission by 2050 and while […]

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ID Finance, the fintech company operating in Europe and Latin America, has surged past its £2m crowdfunding target on Crowdcube and is now overfunding with £2.3m raised from over 700 investors. The Barcelona-based lending-tech scaleup is the second-fastest growing fintech in Europe, according to Financial Times, has enjoyed strong investor demand as it looks to […]

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Female entrepreneurs in the UK experience the highest levels of gender bias across the globe, according to the latest data. New research by HSBC Private Banking revealed that half of female entrepreneurs in the UK experience bias based on their gender when raising capital for their business. According to the research, the gender bias emerges […]

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Leading small and medium enterprise lending company, Funding Circle, has posted its fourth quarter results on Thursday, topping expectations. For the three months to 31 December 2018, full-year revenue growth came in at 55%, exceeding the 50% guidance stated at the company’s IPO. Loans under management totalled £3.1 billion, a 55% increased compared to the […]

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Cannabis and Finch firms are among the businesses most likely to be funded in 2019, Crowdcube has revealed in a company statement. The crowdfunding platform flagged AI, Fintech and cannabis companies as the businesses likely to receive investment in the New Year. Crowdcube also aannounced that it proved a particularly successful year for the platform, […]

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Cold drinks company Tuk Tuk Chai has walked away from a deal with Peter Jones of Dragon’s Den in order to pursue a crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Viewers of Dragon’s Den on Sunday night would have seen enthusiastic entrepreneurs Rupesh Thomas and Alexandra Thomas enter the den on a Tuk Tuk a pitch their milky […]

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Crowdcube have seen their most successful quarter, with a hike in on-year revenue and the most funds raised in a single quarter. The firm are the world’s first and largest equity crowdfunding platform, giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to cut out banks and pitch their ideas to the general public, in return they have direct access […]

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Crowd2Fund’s iOS app, which was the first peer-to-peer debt crowdfunding platform on Apple’s App Store upon its launch in 2016, has had a major upgrade.The refreshed version allows investors to track and manage their investment portfolio from the palm of their hand. The enhancements have been made in response to user feedback, and now make […]

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Kin Group are set to invest in software company Bidstack, as part of a reverse takeover bid. If successful, the £400,000 investment, which is expected to be completed by August, will see the company return to trading on the AIM market on the London Stock Exchange. James Draper, Chief Executive of Bidstack, commented: “This is […]

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Pamm Beverages is medium -scale juice drink limited company that is located in London and an online independent beverage wholesaler distributor. The brand launch is focused to meet the demand of the market for unique flavours and healthy juice drinks. A new range of two deliciously exotic juice drinks comes with distant peppery sweet taste, […]

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Crowdfunding platform Crowd2Fund have given its loyal platform investors the opportunity to get involved in its latest fundraising round, beginning with an exclusive offer to take part in an initial £1 million offering. Demand from its platform investors was so high that the initial offering was overfunded to £1.5 million, and more shares were issued […]

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Cubana Waterloo Ltd are raising a £200,000 loan on leading crowdfunding platform Crowd2Fund, in order to expand their Latin American street food and exotic Cuban cocktails concept. The restaurant chain initially raised over £100,000 in July and returned to the platform in November due to unprecedented demand from a loyal and eager crowd. The restaurant […]

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Online creative platform Easle has obtained £450,000 in seed funding from industry heavyweights ustwo and Ian Hambleton of Studio Output, in order to expand its creative platform. Easle aims to offer a new way for high quality creative talent from around the world to connect with brands, already attracting businesses such as Ogilvy, Diageo and […]

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Crowd2Fund’s Exchange, a secondary market for trading crowdfunded investments, was first launched 18 months ago. It is benefiting from a significant increase in activity in line with the platform’s exponential growth this year. The Exchange is attracting increasing investment to the platform due to the ease with which investors can sell their investments to others. […]

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Crowd2Fund have launched a new property loan product, secured against commercial or residential property, which qualifies for inclusion within the platform’s IFISA. The new loan vehicle is targeted at businesses which own property, or directors who are willing to offer their property as security. Loans are between £100,000 and £1 million, typically last for a […]

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Just over a year after their last crowdfunding campaign, London-based craft brewers Redchurch Brewery are taking to Crowdcube again to fund further expansion plans. The business started from its humble roots in an archway in Bethnal Green just six years ago, the brainchild of current Managing Director Gary Ward. Working full-time commercial solicitor, Ward started […]

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In the latest sign of an ever more developed alternative finance market, Crowd2Fund have announced a new venture debt product targeted at established businesses who have a short term requirement to access cash to facilitate their growth. The interest rates on these loans will be between 10 and 15 percent, with venture debt typically being […]

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Innovative skiwear brand Planks Clothing is seeking a £100,000 venture debt, payable at an APR of 15 percent to manufacture and purchase stock ahead of the next ski season. They are the first company to use Crowd2Fund’s new venture debt product which allows early stage high growth revenue businesses to access short term project finance. […]

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Crowdfunding platform Crowd2Fund had a record-breaking start to the year, seeing exponential growth of 4,700 percent in the first quarter of 2017. The platform now transacts millions of pounds of funds on a monthly basis, maintaining the company’s record to date of zero defaults by funded businesses. Crowd2Fund raised debt crowdfunding finance for scores of […]

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Challenger bank Monzo has beaten its crowdfunding target in just four hours, after launching pre-registration for a campaign on Crowdcube. Its £2.5 million crowdfunding campaign is the second to be run on Crowdcube, after its first one crashed the crowdfunding site and raised £1 million in just one minute and 36 seconds. Monzo, a mobile-only […]

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Grimsby based fish and chip wholesaler Norman Rogers have raised over £60,000 of debt funds on Crowd2Fund, beating their target in just over a week. The company was first established in 2014 by Henry Norman Rogers, whose family has a strong fishing heritage. Having worked in the fishing industry since he left school, Rogers is […]

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Rental platform Daylui is crowdfunding on Seedrs to disrupt the sharing economy, allowing users to rent day-to-day items and make money on anything from brand new devices to unwanted Christmas presents. As demonstrated by the rise of industry giants such as Uber and Airbnb, who all have ‘sharing’ as their main focus point, the sharing […]

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Recruitment consultancy Global Career Company are seeking a £100,000 investment on Crowd2Fund.com, in order to expand business activity in the African market. Africa’s business environment has continued to excel in recent years and is predicted to have the largest workforce by 2035. Global Career Company started in 2002, originally focusing on the South African recruitment […]

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Tosh Products, the creators of a reusable, fully biodegradable takeaway coffee cup, are looking for a £100,000 investment through their crowdfunding campaign on Crowd2Fund. Most takeaway coffee cups contain contain plastic or wax and can’t be recycled, meaning over 100 billion go to landfill each year globally. Tosh Products founders David and Alison McLagan set […]

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Golfbreaks.com, one of the UK’s leading golf travel companies, launched its second mini-bond on Monday as part of an effort to raise £2 million needed for expansion across the USA, Scandinavia and the UK. The Golfbreaks Bond 2 offers investors 7.5 percent gross return per annum, over a four-year initial fixed term. Investments can range […]

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The P2P lending conference, LendIt Europe 2016, will be taking place in London from the 10th to the 11th of October this year. LendIt Europe 2016, the third of its kind in London, aims to connect lending platforms and investors to facilitate an exchange of information and offer an opportunity to network, as well as […]

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The Brexit vote, rising economic uncertainty and difficulty finding access to funding may have made some sceptical as to the future of the UK start-up industry. However, the UK’s small businesses have no such worries – instead showing resilience and determination to grow their business ideas. Many start-ups in the UK have turned to crowdfunding […]

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UK start-ups are increasingly turning to equity crowdfunding through CrowdCube to establish or grow their business. Ethical sportswear brand Sundried and healthtech start-up Cupris have become the latest successfully funded projects on CrowdCube, one of the UK’s leading equity crowdfunding platform. Sundried The London based start-up produces “ethical active-wear products” and launched its first collection […]

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UK FinTech start-up RiskSave has raised £127,440, from 17 investors, in the first days of their crowdfunding campaign on CrowdCube. The figure is only £22,560 shy of their funding target of £150,000, with which they offer 2.44% equity in the company, valued at £6 million. The campaign launched this week and will be running for […]

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The next CrowdTuesday session in London is only a week away. CrowdTuesday will be held on the rooftop at the BWB London offices next Tuesday, from 6 to 8pm. Through the networking event the organisers – the European Crowdfunding Network, portfolio manager Lendery and professional services consultancy Bates Wells Braithwaite – aim to connect people […]

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With two days to go in its Crowdcube campaign The Hebridean Food Company has overshot its crowdfunding target. It raised a further 260% of the £60,000 aimed at, reaching a total of £156,090. The company was able to attract 281 investors to expand it’s business. The Hebridean Food Company produces soups and sauces for the […]

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In the heat of the Olympics, as the world’s best athletes wow the world with their talent, it can be easy to forget the amount of training required to reach that standard – and money. The world’s best coaches, facilities and training programmes don’t come for free, and with government funding and part-time work not […]

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UK extreme sports brand Ruroc, who have created the world’s first integrated ski helmet, goggle and mask, are beginning their second crowdfunding round with Crowd2Fund. Ruroc are looking for £400,000 of equity investment to design and launch a road and motor certified helmet, alongside a number of other new products. Since their last crowdfunding campaign, […]

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US businesses have raised more than $5 million through equity crowdfunding, just three months after a change in the law opened up the investment process to allow anyone to participate. Title III of the US Jobs Act came into effect on May 16th, allowing anyone – not just accredited investors – to invest in start-up […]

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One of the most popular UK crowdfunding platforms, CrowdCube, has managed to exceed its target amount of £5 million in its latest crowdfunding campaign launched on its own platform. With five days to go, the campaign has raised £6,845,400 from 3411 investors. The new funds will go towards expanding the company’s market position in the […]

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Scotland’s largest independent brewer, BrewDog, has launched a new equity crowdfunding campaign, asking its fans in the United States to contribute $50 Million for its plan to enter the US market. BrewDog confident it will beat its’ own set crowdfunding world record BrewDog, which produces the UK wide popular Punk IPA, currently holds the world […]

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The Canadian data-analysis company Greenlight Essentials has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the first feature film project, co-written by an artificial intelligence. The company is seeking CA$30,000 (£17,300) on the world’s largest crowdfunding platform to produce the horror film “Impossible Things”. The film project, five years in the making, produced a software which analyses […]

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London Doctors Clinic, a private doctors clinic designed to combat NHS waiting times, have secured £800,000 in investment through crowdfunding on the online equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. London Doctors Clinic is pop-in service aimed at busy commuters as well as visitors to London. It offers low-cost 15-minute consultations in 6 convenient London locations close to […]

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As details of the UKIP leadership shortlist emerge today, it seems one candidate is off to a reough start; Bill Etheridge, MEP for Dudley in the West Midlands, has raised just £8 for his candidacy after launching a crowdfunding page. Etheridge, whose campaign has the catchy name ‘Billeive in Bill’, launched a crowdfunding campaign two […]

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UK Cycle Centre, unique online marketplace for cycling kit, is seeking investment via a crowdfunding campaign on Crowd2Fund. UK Cycle Centre is aiming to raise funds through a £40,000 revenue loan, at a 9 percent interest rate, to expand the company globally in a number of key European markets. Set up in 2014 by avid […]

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Crowd2Fund launches new automated investment feature – Smart-Invest One of the UK’s leading peer-to-peer investment platforms, Crowd2Fund has launched a new IA feature which will allow investors to automate their crowd lending activities through artificial intelligence. Smart-Invest will make it possible for investors, who have set up an Innovative Investment ISA, to use an automated […]

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Meatcure, the burger restaurant inspired by New York’s Meat Packing District, is seeking crowdfunding backers to help expand the business across the UK. Meatcure’s story began in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, where their first restaurant made £14,000 in the first week – quite a feat in a town with only 22,000 people. This was in late […]

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Carbon Dynamic, an award winning innovative low energy construction company creating affordable and low energy buildings, has beaten its crowdfunding target of £80,000 on Crowd2Fund.com. The business, first established in 2012 by founder Matthew Stevenson, is the only modular manufacturer currently based in Scotland. The company’s modular design approach subdivides a system into smaller parts […]

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Polls leaning towards an Exit from the European Union have led to an increase in appetite for gold bullion, with demand for the safe-haven metal spiking. The latest online polls from ICM and YouGov showed the Leave campaign had taken a 4-5 percentage point lead ahead of this month’s referendum, panicking investors. Ross Norman, chief […]

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Premium honey brand Haughton Honey has continued to create a buzz with its crowdfunding campaign by smashing through its £80,000 target and collecting more than £112,000 in investments. Over 200 investors have backed the six-week campaign which was launched to support the next stage in the company’s growth. Founder Crispin Reeves said: “We’ve got high […]

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British tailor Mark Marengo is seeking a £90,000 revenue loan on Crowd2Fund.com, to expand its Saville Row business. The company was first established in 2005 by founder Mark Marengo, who began his career working as a tie salesman. Marengo then began designing his own suits and shirts, before launching his own business on Saville Row […]

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Technology start-up Classlist continues its mission to revolutionise the way parents and teachers can communicate, edging closer to the £550,000 target in their crowdfunding campaign. With only 22 days left, 75 investors have already seen high potential in the site and the campaign has raised £492,920. Classlist, who aim to use the funds to develop […]

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More than 100 investors have backed an £80,000 crowdfunding investment campaign from premium honey brand Haughton Honey to support the next stage in the company’s growth. Just over four weeks into the campaign, around £52,000 had been pledged for investment. Haughton Honey founder Crispin Reeves said: “We’ve had a flood of inquiries from potential investors […]

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Recently, questions have been asked about the way the government and regulators have brought the new Innovative Finance ISA (IF ISA) to market. We think differently. With any new product it is wise not to have an overly aggressive launch, which, as we’ve seen, can ruffle some feathers. By launching the IF ISA with only […]

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Crowd2Fund, one of the UK’s leading peer-to-peer platforms, has launched its Innovative Finance ISA mobile app, allowing consumers and investors to easily and quickly manage their ISA from the comfort of their mobile phone. The iOS powered app allows savers and investors to build their Innovative Finance ISA portfolio and manage existing investments more conveniently […]

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As the EU referendum on June 23rd ticks ever closer, the claws are coming out on either side of the debate. ‘Facts’, figures and opinions are being thrown left, right and centre from both sides, leaving many voters baffled and apathetic. A nation of confused voters are unlikely to be well-placed to make a decision […]

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Scottish craft brewer BrewDog has failed to reach their £25 million target in its latest crowdfunding round, which closed on the 20th April. The brewers are veteran crowdfunders, having launched four “Equity for Punks” crowdfunding rounds since 2009. This time, the company obtained £19 million – £6 million short of their target. On their website, […]

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Crowd2Fund, one of the UK’s most progressive crowdfunding sites, have today announced the launch of the UK’s first Innovative Finance ISA, enabling investors to take advantage of higher interest rates and maximise tax-free capital returns. At 8.42%* APR, Crowd2Fund’s IF ISA offers one of the highest interest rates since ISAs were introduced in 2011, thus […]

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Crowd2Fund, one of the UK’s leading debt and equity crowdfunding platforms, has expanded into the global arena and opened up its platform to investors from 163 countries. Demand for crowdfunding-style investment opportunities is growing in China from the large, high-net worth community based there, who are looking to the market-leading British crowdfunding market; extending its […]

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As more and more businesses turn to crowdfunding as a viable source of investment, what should those taking the plunge look out for when putting together their campaign? According to a report published today, businesses looking at crowdfunding should be polishing their management’s CVs – rather than investing time into perfecting financials. The report, published […]

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Interested in investing in crowdfunding but unsure of the impact on your tax payment?CrowdRating, the independent ratings agency for equity crowdfunding, has launched their SEIS & EIS Calculator, a free web-based tool which shows crowdfunding investors exactly how their investment activity could affect – and enhance – their tax position. Designed to simplify understanding the […]

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A New Zealand crowdfunding campaign to buy a beach has had its offer accepted, after 40,000 people donated around NZ$2.3 million. The Awaroa beach in the Abel Tasman National Park, on the north coast of South Island, went on sale last year. A group of friends then launched the campaign in order to secure the […]

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The healthy London based Artisan ice cream maker La Gelatiera, winner of two Golden Fork awards and four UK Top 50 Foods at Great Taste Awards, has raised £50,000 through issuing an innovative revenue loan product via Crowd2Fund.com. The gelateria was co-founded by Antonia Parisi and Stephene Leyvraz, who grew bored of working in the […]

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Crowdfunding has risen over the last ten years from a relatively new idea to a viable source of funding, seeing figures grow exponentially. But recently the landscape has been blighted by the collapse of several large-scale crowdfunding projects; Rebus, who raised more than £800,000 on equity crowdfunding site Crowdcube, and Welsh company The Zano which […]

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In a climate where everybody wants things done faster, easier and cheaper, courier start-up Street Stream are determined to meet these expectations. Started just a year ago in February 2015, trading has so far surpassed expectations, revolutionising the on-demand delivery industry. Put simply, StreetStream works through four simple steps: a customer posts job on streetstream.co.uk, […]

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Described as “the world’s largest open air prison” and with 80% of its 1.8 million population living in poverty, Gaza is not the first place that springs to mind when thinking of places to invest in for startups. Funded $900,000 by Google, the US charity Mercy Corps was able to set up Gaza Sky Geeks […]

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Healthy London-based artisan ice cream maker La Gelatiera, winner of two Golden Fork awards and four UK Top 50 Foods at Great Taste Awards, are expanding and offering the public an opportunity to invest through a crowdfunding campaign. The company offers its own modern take on the age-old delicacy of ice cream making and combines […]

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Serviced apartments provider thesqua.re has closed a successful investment round of $2 million from London based Fintech company Crowd2Fund and OakNorth Bank. thesqua.re offer luxury serviced apartments for corporate clients, providing four-star hotel standard accommodation for a fraction of the cost and with all the comforts of a home. Their serviced apartments are a convenient […]

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Ex-Tesco CEO Sir Terry Leahy is the latest figure to get on board with crowdfunding, choosing Seedrs as a platform to raise finance for his new venture Houseology.co.uk. Founded in 2010 by award-winning interior designer Kate Mooney, Houseology is a tech-driven interior design website aimed at simplifying the home design process for busy customers. Leahy […]

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Reality TV personality Jamie Laing is making the move into finance, hoping to crowdfund £300,000 for his modern confectionary business ‘Candy Kittens’. Laing, one of the most controversial stars of E4’s ‘Made in Chelsea’ series, launched his business on the show nearly two years ago and now stocks his range in Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s, […]

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AB InBev, the world’s largest drinks company, are in the process of acquiring ‘craft’ brewery Camden Town Brewery, making it the second successful exit for a crowdfunded business. The deal is rumoured to be worth about £85 million, and will add Camden’s Hells, Pils and Pale Ale brands to AB’s roster, which already includes Stella […]

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In recent years, a real change has been seen in the food industry; health foods are having a moment, and the providence of a product is all important. Farmers’ markets have gained in popularity, with hundreds popping up in London alone, and Borough market has gone from a wholesale fruit and veg market to one […]

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Whilst the internet is full of new companies offering to match dog-sitters with interested owners, there’s still a gap in the market for a similar service for cat owners: enter Cat in a Flat, the online cat-sitting service and community. The site connects cat owners with insured and local cat-loving sitters, and is currently crowdfunding […]

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Crowdfunding platform Crowd2Fund is once again leading the way in the crowdfunding sector, this time by developing a ‘smart money’ loyalty scheme to make investing even easier. ‘Smart Money’ is a crowdfunding coin exclusively for members of the Crowd2Fund Investor Club, the size of a £2 piece with a radio frequency identifier chip built into […]

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For better or worse, internet based content is increasingly taking over from traditional forms of media. As Netflix has done for TV and Spotify has done for music, so start-up company Readbug intends to do for magazines – and to get up and running, they are currently looking for equity investors on Seedrs. The publishing […]

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As the world’s obsession with health shows no signs of abating, two smart guys have created an app that combines two of the most lucrative sectors: fitness and gaming. A cross between Forge of Empires and Strava, the app hopes to bridge the gap and attract people from both — and the project is now […]

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Sell My Livestock, the first online website for livestock trading, is crowdfunding for investment on Seedrs. Launched just over a year ago, this niche business has grown rapidly and is increasingly disrupting the traditional methods of livestock sale, bringing trade into the 21st century. Sell My Livestock was thought up by Dan Luff, a fourth […]

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Portuguese chef Nuno Mendes has jumped on the crowdfunding bandwagon and is hoping to raise £1.75 million, in order to reopen his Michelin-starred restaurant ‘Viajante’ on the banks of the Thames. Mendes, the chef responsible for turning the Chiltern Firehouse into a celebrity destination, closed his original Viajante restaurant in Bethnal Green in February of […]

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Cyber security software company Panaseer have successfully raised $2.25 million through a syndicated seed investment round, allowing founder Nik Whitfield to take his start-up to the next level. Founded in 2014 by Whitfield and a team of cyber security experts from BAE Systems, Panaseer is one of a new wave of UK cyber security start-ups […]

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Support for equity crowdfunding as an alternative means of business finance is growing in Canada, with Ontario becoming the latest province to pass changes allowing the public to invest in small businesses through crowdfunding. The Ontario Securities Commission’s new rules will allow businesses to offer equity stakes through registered crowdfunding platforms, including those operating online. […]

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UK crowdfunding platform Seedrs, which is championed by tennis star Andy Murray, is set to expand into the US. The announcement comes after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted on Friday to approve Title III of the Jobs Act, deregulating the US crowdfunding sector to an extent and essentially opening up equity crowdfunding […]

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The number of new breweries is on the rise, and Britain’s taste for craft beer shows no sign of abating. However, non-alcoholic beers are still something of an enigma and breweries that create good, craft non-alcoholic beer are few and far between; something that entrepreneur Steve Dass hopes to change with his non-alcoholic craft beer […]

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Crowdfunding, a form of alternative finance, has traditionally been used to invest money into businesses with potential and promise, ensuring businesses get access to fund at competitive rates whilst investors get generous returns on their investments. Crowdfunder.co.uk offers a crowdfunding platform that works throughout the UK in rewards-based crowdfunding, community shares crowdfunding and equity crowdfunding. […]

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Two weeks ago, crowdfunding platform Crowd2Fund launched The Exchange, an online marketplace allowing investors to trade Crowd2Fund investments. Since then the platform has seen a flurry of activity and the successful completion of its first trades, which have earned investors an otherwise unobtainable premium on investments and given sellers early access to their cash. Put […]

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Since the cash ISA limit increased to £15,000 in June 2014, the government has confirmed of its plans to drastically change ISAs yet again to include peer-to-peer loans and increase the limit once again to £15,240. From April 2016, peer-to-peer loans can be held in an “Innovative Finance Isa”, where firms such as Zopa, Rate […]

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Foreign exchange company Eris FX have just won a landmark ASA ruling, banning the use of misleading and inaccurate currency converters on foreign exchange websites. The converters are widely used by specialist currency providers on websites to overseas property buyers. They appear to show how much a potential cutover would be charged for the foreign […]

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The fundraising campaign for a ‘laser razor’ has been ditched from Kickstarter, after it was found that the product had no working model and technically did not exist. The product was billed as an environmentally-friendly, irritation free razor and has raised nearly $4 million on Kickstarter since the campaign began. Whilst the team behind the […]

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The rise of crowdfunding has often been highly acclaimed for ‘democratising’ the world of business, allowing anyone with an idea to start a company and achieve investment without the traditional problem of having ‘the right connections’ to find investors. However, arguably be said that the biggest sector to benefit has been the arts; traditionally underfunded […]

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As the UK’s economy moves ever closer towards recovery and growth, there is still great debate on the controversial austerity measures introduced by the government over the past couple of years. Labour’s new leader Jeremy Corbyn has recently set out plans to increase the country’s finances without introducing further cuts, and alarming figures are often […]

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As the crowdfunding sector continues to grow, as does its inevitable expansion into property. With house prices rising year on year, especially in prime spots such as the City of London, property investment can be difficult to get into for the ordinary investor. However, property crowdfunding offers an opportunity to pool resources with others to […]

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Businesses utilising social media to market and grow themselves is not a new concept; many companies now employ a specialist social media team to monitor their social media channels. Not only is a strong social media presence helpful, it’s now essential. But do we really know how to extract the most from the wealth of […]

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If you are a small business looking for investment, navigating the wild waters of start-up financing can be tricky. Last week we spoke to Simply Wall St, who chose angel funding as their option, as well as several small businesses who thought pension-led funding was the best route for them. With so many different forms […]

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For the co-founders of Sydney-based start up Simply Wall St, investing in the stock market was a little too complicated. Undoubtedly, there are plenty of people who would say the same; however Simply Wall St’s goal is to change that, and the company have created software that can provide everybody with the knowledge and information […]

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Since banks have cut down on their lending, it’s no secret that SMEs and start-up businesses have been forced to look at alternative finance options to grow their business. Peer-to-peer lending such as crowdfunding has gone from strength to strength on the back of this, growing over 100 percent each year for the past three […]

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Corporate accommodation provider House of MoLi is about to begin a crowdfunding round on Crowd2Fund, to raise money to expand their portfolio. House of MoLi – otherwise known as House of Modern Living – offers serviced apartments for mid to long term stays. They estimate to have reduced accommodation price for businesses by 30% compared […]

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Salami company Serious Pig is the latest snacking sensation, started by co-founders George Rice and Jonny Bradshaw. From humble beginnings – the idea came to them whilst casually chatting about bar snacks over a pint in The Junction Tavern near Tufnell Park – the company has gone from strength to strength. Since 2011, Serious Pig […]

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Veeqo is one of Wales’ most successful tech start-ups, and an online crowdfunding veteran. The company has completed several funding rounds on Seedrs, raising the target amount each time, and attracted many high profile investors in the process -including New Look founder Tom Singh. Veeqo is a web based software for online retailers which allows […]

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Scottish company CarGo have invented an innovative new product, combining a childrens suitcase with a portable car booster seat. The concept came from personal experience. When on holiday, founder Gary Burns hired a car, along with two booster seats for his children, which were dirty and dented. Concerned about the safety of them – and […]

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With the end of August in sight, autumn seems to be coming on alarmingly fast. Leaves are turning brown and Selfridges have already put up their Christmas window display; before we know it, Christmas songs will be on the radio and it’ll be time to start thinking about all that Christmas food. However, the end […]

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Bitcoin Capital, a cryptocurrency fund managed by Startjoin Tech CEO Max Keiser, showed the potential for bitcoin by raising over $1 million through a crowdfunding campaign on platform BnkToTheFuture. Bitcoin Capital will invest funds in mining, early-stage startups and cryptocurrencies, with daily dividends paid out in bitcoin. The fund is described as high return and […]

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Crowdfunding began as a simple way for entrepreneurs to raise money for projects, but it has since diversified into more niche areas. Unbound is a crowdfunding site for authors, Junction is a site specifically for film finance – so perhaps it should come as no surprise that there is now a crowdfunding platform for horseracing. […]

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Buddy, the world’s first affordable companion robot has just completed an impressive crowdfunding campaign, raising $100,000 in just 24 hours. After a month of the campaign, which closes tomorrow, Buddy has raised $395,325 through 644 people. The company operated a rewards-based model, with each investor pledging differing amounts of money in return for Buddy accessories, […]

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Start-up company Stockflare aims to make the stock market more attainable for everyone, and is offering an investment opportunity on Crowdcube. With most traditional stockbrokers looking for people with £500,000+ to invest, the company feel that the 1.6 billion people with anything less than that are just not catered for in the current financial market, […]

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Over the past few years we have seen the rise of crowdfunding. It first started with the crowd donating to entrepreneurs to get projects off the ground and more recently equity crowdfunding to enable investment from angels into startups. Crowdfunding, or democratised alternative finance, has seen phenomenal growth of about 150% year on year for […]

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The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) was introduced in 2012 to encourage investment in small businesses and start-ups. The scheme provides tax incentives to investors, and upon introduction was hailed as a key driver of entrepreneurship and small business growth; however, figures say that 40% of business owners are still unaware it exists. If you’re […]

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Based in London’s tech hub, Silicon Roundabout, the Peopletrip app is a brand new platform hoping to help travellers simplify their lives. The aims of the app are twofold. Firstly, to make travel planning easier and quicker, without having to spend hours online or buying expensive guides. The app will have a section for travellers […]

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Whilst creating a crowdfunding campaign may not seem like rocket science, if it’s not successful your company could miss out on thousands of pounds worth of investment. When it comes to your business, it’s probably not worth taking the risk – read over our five simple tips to make sure you get the most out […]

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After completing a PhD in molecular biology, Tim Wilkes found himself baking pies for friends and family and then, eventually, selling them at a Chelsea market stall at the weekends. This was in 2010 – now, his company Timmy’s Pies has been trading for five years, won nine Great Taste Awards in the past four […]

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Lord Rothschild and fund manager Neil Woodford have become the latest people to invest in Seedrs, leading a £10m investment round to fund the platform’s further expansion. Seedrs is Europe’s leading crowdfunding platform, allowing anyone to invest in businesses with as little as £10. It recently partnered with British Tennis legend Andy Murray to raise […]

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If you thought three wheel cars were a thing of the past, think again; yesterday, Elio Motors reached their $25 million crowdfunding goal on StartEngine for their modern, eco-friendly trike. Unlike most platforms, crowdfunding on StartEngine isn’t all-or-nothing and the contract between Elio and their investors isn’t binding. It utilises new “Regulation A+” rules under […]

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In the past decade schools have moved from one computer room, to ‘smart boards’ in every classroom and the standard issue of an iPad to every pupil – but what does the future of technology hold for education? Apps have sprung up for education purposes left, right and centre. For pupils these days, revision no […]

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While George Osborne’s recent Summer budget provoked a variety of emotions in the public – disbelief and anger, mainly – there is likely to be one welcome addition, especially for the alternative finance sector: the Innovative Finance ISA. As E-Car Club becomes the first crowdfunded company to pay back investors, now seemed the right time […]

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If you’re a Tolkien fan with a secret desire to experience life in Middle Earth, now’s your chance: one company are crowdfunding to build “Podditon”, a realistic hobbit style holiday village in Suffolk. Based in West Stow, the company already runs West Stow Pods, a glamping business near Thetford Forest. However its owner, Jan Lengyal, […]

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Equity crowdfunding has become a big name in alternative finance, but there are still those who are sceptical; the risks are high and the sector is still relatively young. How can the public be encouraged to invest when nobody knows what the future holds? However, recent events may go some way to allay concerns. Two […]

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For avid travellers with a bit of extra cash, TravelStarter is well worth a look. It’s a crowdfunding site with a twist; a unique project that offers people free stays, tours or meals in the places around the world that they choose to invest in. The idea was born in early 2014, and the platform […]

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With the summer sun having a positive impact on UK-produced alcohol sales, now is the perfect time for Giffords Hall, a small Suffolk-based vineyard, to kick off a crowdfunding campaign. English produced alcohol is having a great summer season, with UK produced sparkling wine sales doubling over the last four years. English wine production has […]

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Jamaica has become the latest country to jump on the crowdfunding bandwagon and give the idea the go ahead. A panel of experts and policymakers at the Third International Conference in Ethiopia confirmed that expanding crowdfunding is something that Jamaica should be looking at. Jamaica’s Minister of Finance Dr Peter Phillips, co-chaired a side-event at […]

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SquareKnot is the first Scottish crowdfunding equity platform, founded in September 2012. Like many other crowdfunding platforms, the founding team recognised a gap in the market after the financial crisis for a platform that brings together businesses that need cash, and individuals with cash who want to try and earn a sensible return. However, unlike […]

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A new study offers some good news for female entrepreneurs; women outperform men on crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter. In 2014, two PhDs discovered that women who launch technology-related crowdfunding projects are more successful than every other demographic and category, even fashion and publishing. An astonishing 65% of all women-led tech startups reached their funding goal […]

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The Croydon based sauce company has released more equity following discussions with key investors. The details of the 40% increase in the equity offered were detailed in a note on the Crowdcube platform. The equity release shows that potential investors felt the Great British Sauce Company were overvaluing themselves in the initial valuation. The recent […]

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The online peer to peer lending sector is growing in China as much as anywhere else, however enticements to get involved may spell bad news for naive investors. China’s alternative finance platforms are marketing themselves as a haven from the volatile stock market, encouraging people to invest in the midst of an unpredictable market; the […]

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Crowdfunding seems to be everywhere at the moment, but when you start looking into it, it’s easy to be confused by the option. It’s hard to tell who’s offering what, how much you’ll get as a return, sort the good from the bad and find out which one is best for your investment. To make […]

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Risk Reward, the global banking and financial services training, consultancy and recruitment specialist, is turning to crowdfunding to raise money to grow the business. Using FundingTree, they are looking for £250,000 in return for 5% equity. Risk Reward is based in London, and has recently opened an office in Miami to service its business in […]

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The Royal Academy of the Arts is set to launch its first crowdfunding campaign, in the hope that it will raise enough to bring eight ancient trees from Southern China for an exhibition. The trees are part of an installation by Chinse artist Ai Weiwei. In order to create the exhibition, Weiwei used parts of […]

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Ever been so frustrated that you can’t find a decent pie that you decided to start selling your own? That’s what Martin Dewey did, the creator of East London-based Square Pie, and it seems to have paid off. His business started from a small stall in Spitalfields Market, which opened in November 2001 and sold […]

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Metlife UK, the insurance and investment giant, has announced that it is working with non-profit crowdfunding platform Kiva. Their new initiative, which is open to employees across Europe, Middle East and Africa, allows Metlife staff to direct a loan as small as £16 to a range of projects including businesses and entrepreneurs, and people funding […]

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When Hertfordshire based Red Squirrel Brewery decided to look for further investment in its craft beer brewing company, there was one clear way to go; like many other small businesses, crowdfunding was the most viable option. They are forecasted to grow by over 111% this financial year, hitting revenues of around £1 million. With a […]

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Ruroc, creators of the world’s first fully integrated ski helmet, goggle and mask are seeking to crowdfund through online platform Crowd2Fund. They are seeking a £150,000 revenue loan, with 10% APR. The company, first established in 2010, has already proven itself in the marketplace; Ruroc’s helmets are used by over 20,000 people worldwide and are […]

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Apprentice star Lauren Riley is crowdfunding for The Link, her new app designed to revolutionise methods of communicating between professional firms and their clients. Initially, the app has been created for those working across private client legal sectors. Riley, who is a family law solicitor, saw the need for a way to save time and […]

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Bristol-based Chinese takeaway restaurant Hotcha has become the latest company to advertise an investment opportunity on Crowdcube. Their mini bond offers a choice of financial return – investors can choose either an 8% interest rate, payable in cash, or a 12% interest rate redeemable in store credit. The initial investment starts at a minimum of […]

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Finance Kitchen’s mission is simple; to be London’s number one provider of funding to the independent food and drink market. Founder Ian Woodley has been involved in financial services since leaving school, and after a number of years operating a successful business recovery company has turned his hand to supporting independent organisations in the hospitality […]

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A fertility product that claims to be 99% accurate is the latest project to seek investment via crowd-funding platform SyndicateRoom. Fertility Focus are aiming to raise £275,000 in return for 6.32% equity in the business. Their product, Ovusense, is a real-time ovulation monitor that is able to predict the onset of ovulation a day in […]

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Despite recent attempts to change its image, Bitcoin has long been associated with the black market; think drugs, sex and Silk Road, the now defunct online illegal marketplace. However, it seems the dark side of web has got even darker; Bitcoin can now be used to put a price on the head of your enemies. […]

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Cake is a free mobile payment app that taps into restaurants and bars electronic Point of Sale (ePOS) system allowing customers to pay without leaving their seats. Cake’s founder have set about alleviating the hassle of paying the bill at the end of dinner or waiting to settle up a tab by enabling patrons to […]

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Early crowdfunding success story, De Correspondent, shows the incredible power that crowdfunding has to turn dreams into long-term reality – based purely on trust. In 2013, De Correspondent asked for over £1 million to fund an online news publication. The project was something of a journalistic surprise – the site didn’t even exist yet -and […]

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Sony is no stranger to crowdfunding – it has used the platform to launch several of its own campaigns, including the popular Shenmue 3 game. However, it seems the company is branching out further by launching its own platform. First Flight, Sony’s Japan-based crowdfunding site, aims to promote new business ideas from within the company. […]

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In the light of the continuing will-they-won’t-they drama surrounding Greece, it appears one man has taken matters into his own hands – by setting up a crowdfunding page to bail out the country. 29 year old Yorkshireman Thom Feeney came up with he idea after he got increasingly fed up of “dithering” politicians. He set […]

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Crowdfunding has officially entered the English language, after being added to the Oxford English Dictionary in its quarterly update. The dictionary makes regular editions to its publications to reflect the evolving nature of the English language. Given the growth in technology and social media over the last few years, it is unsurprising to see that […]

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For those that find popping to the dry cleaners too much of a hassle – let alone actually ironing – look no further than Collar Club, the latest company to launch a campaign on Crowdcube. In their own words, the rather nattily named Collar Club “exists to free men from the pain of buying, washing, […]

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Since the launch of the crowdfunding campaign, there has been significant confusion over Sony’s role in the development of much anticipated video game Shenmue 3. At a press conference, Sony PlayStation’s director of third party production and developer relations Gio Corsi confirmed: “PlayStation is definitely a partner in this game. It’s going be run through […]

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Online crowdfunding platform Crowd2Fund have recently launched the “Revenue Loan”, a completely unique type of lending tailored for early stage or seasonal businesses. Revenue-based funding is a model whereby businesses repay the loan as a percentage of company revenue, meaning that they are not tied to fixed monthly repayments; giving them the agility to grow […]

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Many crowdfunding platforms have begun to offer mini bonds, an alternative way for businesses to secure debt-based finance. Whilst they advertise an attractive interest rate, there are many aspects that make them different to traditional bonds and therefore, ultimately, a riskier choice for investors. This new craze in alternative finance had spawned many success stories […]

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When thinking about investing in a company, there are certain factors that should be taken into consideration. Clearly, the company’s past performance is a good place to start. Read over three years worth of financial reports, cash flow and profit projections and net worth of the company. Secondly, it is necessary to ensure the management […]

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After widespread media excitement, The Crystal Maze reached its crowdfunding target yesterday, just one week after the campaign went live. The interactive experience is based on the popular 90’s TV gameshow, The Crystal Maze, where players had to complete four different zones to reach the maze at the end. The project’s crowdfunding target was £500,000, […]

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Crowdfunding is becoming increasingly successful in both Europe and the US – but what about in developing countries? It seems that Africa may be the next crowdfunding hotspot, where many platforms have sprung up in the last few years. Africa has a clear market for investment in development projects and startup businesses. A large number […]

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A company manufacturing the ‘world’s smallest drone’ has raised double its crowdfunding goal in just one day. The Micro Drone, created by Extreme Fliers raised $150,000 yesterday – twice the amount that they aimed to raise in a month. Over a thousand people have invested in the new project through Indiegogo, a crowdfunding website. Their […]

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For a crowdfunding investment with a potentially lower risk, property crowdfunding may be worth investigating. As interest in equity crowdfunding continues to rise, it was only a matter of time before the craze spread into the property market; arguably, the most popular area to invest. There are several platforms online that offer property crowdfunding opportunities, […]

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Unbound is a novel new crowdfunding site, allowing readers to fund books that they want to read. Marketing themselves as a ‘crowdfunding publisher’, the website aims to be a middle path between the traditional publishing route and self publishing, which comes with its own difficulties. In a world where the long term future of the […]

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Sony has raised a $2 million in one of the most popular rounds of crowdfunding ever. It broke the record for a video game raising $1 million in the shortest time frame. It received pledges of $1 million in 46 minutes, second only to Pebble Time Watch who raised $1 million in 30 minutes. Sony […]

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The new Peer-to-Peer lending platform, Crowdstacker, has opened its first crowdfunding project to investors. The City of London registered company is facilitating a £3m funding raising programme for Quanta Group. Quanta Group specialise in buying and selling residential property, since 2006 they have completed over 500 deals. Their objective is to buy properties that are […]

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The growth of Crowdfunding, an alternative source of funding for small businesses and startups, shows no sign of slowing down; according to a report from Cambridge university and Nesta, an innovation charity, it grew by 410% between 2012 and 2014. Crowdfunding is essentially a process whereby which the public are given the opportunity to invest […]

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A former Foxtons agent is aiming to crowdfund £450,000 for a company that intends to revolutionize the property industry. Launched in February of this year, Goodlord describes itself as an online platform for managing the full tenancy process for lettings and estate agents. The company aims to “avoid tenancy paperwork, cut the deposit collection process […]

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Hornby, the model and collectibles specialist, has today announced it will be launching its own crowdfunding project in an effort to revive interest in the group’s Airfix products. Founded in 1939, Airfix grew to be a popular pastime of young boys who relished popping open boxes of World War 2 tanks and meticulously constructing wartime […]

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Read the Pitch Carefully Studying the pitch should be the first step in your research into the company, examining every detail of the pitch will build the base for your own research. Spread Your Risk This may seem elementary for seasoned investors but its mention is no less important. Diversification is key, whether your focus […]

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