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Alternative Finance for Business

Canya – Taking crypto mainstream

What are the most significant obstacles preventing crypto going mainstream?  

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Alternative Finance for Business

Crowdfunding lessons from The Funky Iron Company’s Joe Sillett

The Funky Iron Company exceeded its crowdfunding targets in both rounds on Seedrs. Here, founder and CEO Joe Sillett shares his experience with the crowd, and his top tips.

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Insurtech start-up Wrisk is raising £500k to expand ‘macroinsurance’

New insurtech start-up, Wrisk, is crowdfunding on Seedrs to expand its 'macroinsurance' offerings.

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Novel and useful: Why the two don’t go together in crowdfunding

Novel businesses and useful solutions are the most popular investments on crowdfunding sites, but according to new research, BOTH novel and useful crowdfunding ideas don’t work together. Here's why.

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How to skyrocket your Kickstarter campaign: Get overfunded in 6 steps

Here we take a look at six simple steps to boost your Kickstarter campaign and secure overfunding. Check out the infographic below!

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What is a personal loan?

A personal loan is a loan taken out to meet certain personal requirements, as opposed to a business loan or a mortgage.

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Going Native: Male grooming brand turns to Crowdcube for funding

Native is one of the first brands in the UK to develop products for the modern barbershop.

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The do’s and don’ts of attracting funding on Kickstarter

Everyone is looking for alternative ways to fund their business. What should you avoid saying in your campaign to find funding success.

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Going Native: Male grooming brand turns to Crowdcube for funding

Native is one of the first brands in the UK to develop products for the modern barbershop.

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The do’s and don’ts of attracting funding on Kickstarter

Everyone is looking for alternative ways to fund their business. What should you avoid saying in your campaign to find funding success.

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Truphone raises £255m to expand further into connected devices market

London-based mobile operator, Truphone, raised £255 million in funding, and now eyes the Internet of Things market.

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Small Business Grants: No-strings-attached SME financing done right

GrowthBusiness.co.uk's sister website SmallBusiness.co.uk has introduced a new initiative giving away £5,000 in a regular competition.

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European fintech receives greater access to late-stage funding

New research reveals sustained growth for European fintech, particularly in terms of access to late-stage funding and support from corporates.

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Usain Bolt endorsed insole start-up, Enertor raised £1m on Crowdcube

Usain Bolt-endorsed insole maker, Enertor, secured £1.03 million on Crowdcube, exceeded its funding target of £750,000.