Crowdfunding Explained
Crowdfunding is a way of raising financing for almost any purpose – from funding a product launch to startup capital for a business venture or
What is Crowdfunding?
Crowdfunding or crowd financing has, arguably, been around for quite some time but it has not had the international exposure that it claims today. An
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Five Rules For Checking A Crowdfunding Deal
Start-up and crowdfunding investors should consider five key points before parting with any cash, according to a new guide. SyndicateRoom, a crowdfunding platform, has drawn
Electric Car Crowdfund Exit Success
The first successful British crowdfund exit has finally got into gear with the sale of an electric car sharing club to hire giants Europcar. E-Car
City Watchdog Wants Better Deal For Crowdfunders
Financial watchdogs want to update the rules about crowdfunding to better explain the risks to investors. The move follows a review of the loan and
Crowdfunding Returns Outstrip Stock Market Investments
Crowdfunding returns of early-stage businesses are outstripping those offered on the London stock exchange, according to new research. While companies listed on the stock exchange
Crowdcube Claims UK Crowdfunding Crown
Crowdcube is claiming the crown as Britain’s largest crowdfunding platform after raising close to £170 million for entrepreneurs. The platform wants to press on to
Marketplace Funding Usurps Equity Crowdfunding
Before you jump on the crowdfunding gravy train, stop for a moment and think about what the term really means. Equity crowdfunding is when a
Crime Fighting App In £500,000 Appeal To Investors
Facewatch, the online crime reporting app has raised £530,000 from 153 investors after making a crowdfunding appeal for funds. Facewatch lets police, the public, businesses
Crowdfunder Raises Cash For Own Business
Crowdfunding platform Syndicate Room executives have taken a leaf from their own book and sought £1.2 million to grow their business. The target was easily
Brewdog – A Pint Half Full Or Half Empty?
Some of the biggest businesses are built on a foundation of dodgy dealings – and the brewer asking drinkers to dip into their pockets for
Alternative Finance Is Crowding Out The Banks
Two-thirds of small businesses are open to sourcing working capital from alternative finance sources, according to a new survey. Half of all entrepreneurs also believe