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…
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…
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…
Andy Murray adds to crowdfunding portfolio with three start-up investments
The tennis star has upped his backing on equity-based crowdfunding platform Seedrs with support for Landbay, Morpher and Den...…
Floom set to bloom with £580,000 crowd investment
London-based florist marketplace set to expand nationwide and internationally in bid to disrupt $50bn global flower market…
Edtech firm Tutora clinches £700,000 in Crowdcube campaign
Already hitting 700% revenue monthly growth, company will use funding to become the largest tuition firm in the UK within a year…
Seedrs and Crowdcube named 2016’s top investors
Latest report from Beauhurst suggests crowdfunding is "emerging as a real alternative for later-stage companies" with growth-stage funding up 10%…
Crowdcube reveals 20% jump in investment since Brexit
News comes as Startups 100 company MyShowcase closes £1m in funding on crowdfunding platform…
Team GB cyclist races past £1m crowdfunding target with cycling kit range
Founded by cyclist Yanto Barker, cycling apparel brand Le Col has raised over £1.15m on Crowdcube with investments made by 356 backers…
Serial entrepreneur Mike Greene launches crowdfunding platform
Eponymous platform aims to open up funding opportunities for early and growth-stage start-ups that are eligible for EIS and SEIS funding…
Alternative finance association launched to champion best industry practice
Association of Alternative Business Finance founded by Capify UK, Catalyst Finance, Credit4, Fleximize, Liberis, The Just Loans Group and YesGrowth…
Tesco makes in-roads with crowdfunding platform for food entrepreneurs
Backit, the supermarket's new reward-based platform, is now listing six UK start-ups including a company which makes hummus from waste vegetables…