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Crowdfunding

Articles, news and analysis on the latest trends in the UK crowdfunding space.

Alternative Finance for Business

Equity crowdfunding: don't be a banker

"We aren’t fat cat banks, we are finance for the people, from the people"

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£2.4m crowdfunding campaign launches to bring data analytics to farmers

Big data analytics is the only way the global agriculture sector can boost its output to feed the world's exploding population in the coming decades - which is exactly what a new crowdfunding campaign is banking on.

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Houseology.com overfunds on £1M crowdfunding target

Backed by a high-profile board, the UK’s first online interior design house attracts £1 million of investment from crowdfunders.

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Crowdfunding investments on Seedrs surpasses £100 million

More than £100 million has been invested in early-stage and growth businesses through the equity crowdfunding platform.

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Only 8% of companies seeking crowdfunding are in profit

92% of companies seeking to raise finance on crowdfunding platforms are unprofitable or have no trading history.

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Crowdfunded technology investment to top $8bn by 2020

Total funds raised on technology-based campaigns could see a seven-fold increase, according to a report by Juniper.

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eMoov crowdfunding campaign boosted by several VC backers

Online estate agent extends fundraising campaign after late interest from VC community.

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‘£50 entrepreneur’ Chris Hillary launches new crowdfunding campaign with Hydratem8

More conventional fundraising campaign for fitness-focused entrepreneur as he aims to raise capital for product to monitor daily hydration.

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The continued evolution of crowdfunding and its place in UK equity finance

As Crowdcube announces a historic landmark it's clear crowdfunding is reaching new heights: so how has it evolved and what is the effect on the wider equity landscape?

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Thom Feeney: Successful crowdfunding campaigns don’t require big teams

A team of only two can run a viral crowdfunding campaign, says the man behind the crowdfund Greece campaign.

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Five ways to give your crowdfunding campaign the best shot at success

Cleantech company Pavegen ran a hugely-successful crowdfunding campaign: so what tips do they have for others looking to do the same?

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Crowdfunding campaign for technology to tackle gun crime approaches £500,000 target

Radio Physics Solutions aiming to raise £500,000 for technology to aid detection of guns, knives and other weapons.