Cauli Rice campaign becomes 50th round to top £1m on Crowdcube
The cauliflower-based rice alternative secured just over £1.4m from 974 backers in its landmark fourth crowdfunding round…
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Latest crowdfunding news about start-up crowdfunding rounds in the UK.
Much Better Adventures raises £1.25m with biggest ever travel crowdfunding campaign
The Startups-100 ranked business was backed by 708 investors on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube, as well as receiving private investment…
Crowdcube’s record-breaking 2017 saw 32 businesses raise more than £1m
According to the crowdfunding platform's 2017 review, Vita Mojo's £3.2m raise was the largest while Startups 100-listed Monzo attracted the most backers…
Virgin StartUp launches equity crowdfunding accelerator
Virgin StartUp CrowdBoost will help teach start-up entrepreneurs how to maximise opportunities available through equity crowdfunding…
2017 a record year for Seedrs, with £125m invested across 168 completed deals
Tennis star Andy Murray backed more than 10 UK start-ups through the platform last year, in a variety of sectors such as healthtech and fintech…
Twin entrepreneurs raise £108,855 for their online marketplace for kitchen space
Backed by 112 investors on equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs, London-based Kitchup matches underused commercial kitchens with food businesses…
Andy Murray adds two more start-ups to his ever-growing investment portfolio
The tennis star has invested two undisclosed sums into charity tech start-up GoodBox and doctor on-demand platform ZoomDoc via Seedrs…
GoodBox raises £2.4m on Seedrs to help charities accept contactless donations
The Manchester start-up's tech-infused donation boxes have now launched in 12 Church of England cathedrals, five hospitals and seven museums…
AI-based home energy assistant Verv raises £1.23m on Crowdcube
With an initial target of £500,000, the start-up's campaign over-funded by 246% - raising £1,234,500 in exchange for 4.72% equity…
Israeli-inspired brunch spot in Stoke Newington raises £500,000 via Crowdcube
Serving Jewish deli-style lunches such as bagels, pitas, smoked meats and shakshuka - The Good Egg will open a second branch in Soho…
Seedrs launches “digital alternative” to the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)
The programme helps wealthy individuals invest in early-stage start-ups via financial intermediaries such as their accountants, brokers and consultants…
Crowdfunding site Seedrs lands £10m in funding
2,000 shareholders contribute £6m in five day campaign alongside £4m injection from Woodford Capital Management…
Usain Bolt-backed Enertor Insoles raises over £1m via Crowdcube
In the past two years, the insole brand has doubled revenue to £2m, secured Bolt as a brand ambassador, and launched in over 500 stores…
Fancy a boozy brew? Alcoholic tea brand NOVELTEA hits £214,560 on Crowdcube
The Newcastle-based beverage, which can be served hot or cold, comes in two distinct flavours and has an ABV of 11%…
Ding-dong! Smart doorbell raises £263,000 via Seedrs
The start-up will use the funds for recruitment and to scale up production in order to meet increasing demand from retailers including John Lewis…
Women are better at crowdfunding than men
A PWC report based on two years of global seed crowdfunding data finds female entrepreneurs 32% more likely to reach their funding targets…
8O8 Whisky doubles crowdfunding target to smash £631,932 on Seedrs
The London-based drinks brand will use the funding to expand sales in Europe, Asia and the USA - and counts DJ Pete Tong as an advisor…
Santander and Crowdfunder renew partnership to boost UK social enterprises
Social enterprises, charities and community groups helping disadvantaged people in the UK can access up to £20,000, alongside specialist support…
Edtech start-up Zzish raises £1.5m to bring total funding to £3m
The London-based start-up will use the funds to aid international expansion, with the global edtech industry set to be worth $252bn by 2020…
Natural sports nutrition brand Tribe bags £1.75m in Crowdcube campaign
"100% natural" nutrition brand will use funding to fuel product development, improve its e-commerce technology and boost marketing efforts…