Crowdcube Crowdfunds Their Own Platform, Offers Equity to Investors
In the ultimate validation of their successful equity crowdfunding platform, UK based Crowdcube has successfully crowdfunded their own company by offering equity in their business. In a post on the...
View ArticleHow the UK Uses Tax Relief to Boost Entrepreneurs
UK Equity Crowdfunding Sites Promote Generous Tax Incentives Available for Investors. One Program, available since 1994, has generated over £8.6 Billion in funds raised. But it is too early to measure...
View ArticleCommunity Energy Power Scheme, Harlow Hydro, Hits Crowdfunding Goal
Harlaw Hydro Ltd., located outside of Edinburgh, Scotland, has hit their crowdfunding goal of £313,000 to finance a hydro electric energy plant in a unique twist in community crowdfunding. The goal...
View ArticleJeff Lynn CEO and Co-Founder of Seedrs Crowdfunding Platform Interviewed (Video)
Jeff Lynn, co-founder and CEO of equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs was recently interviewed by Silicon Real in a wide ranging discussion regarding his company, start-ups and the business climate in...
View ArticleInvestingZone: “59% of Investors Have Not Heard of Crowdfunding”
In a recent survey of 1,000 investors commissioned by InvestingZone, a UK based equity crowdfunding platform, found that 75% of those people surveyed believe investing in strong, promising private...
View ArticleTech, Health Focused Equity Crowdfunding Site “ShareIn” Launching This Month
The United Kingdom’s first tech focused equity crowdfunding platform is prepping for launch. ShareIn is expected to go live later this month. As investment crowfunding has picked up steam in the UK...
View ArticleInsight: Why Should I Bother with SEIS and EIS for My Business?
Often overlooked by entrepreneurs, the Enterprise Investment (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment (SEIS) schemes can be a big draw for potential investors. If you’re not familiar with the schemes, EIS...
View ArticleOn Crowdcube: Stem Cell Research Tool Mfr. Cell Guidance Systems Raises £242K
Cambridge-based stem cell research tool provider Cell Guidance Systems has successfully crowdfunded over £242,000 on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The raise represents a £2,000,000 valuation....
View ArticleInterview: Barry James Talks UK Crowdfunding Day, Crowdfunding Deep Impact...
Barry James is founding editor at The Crowdfunding Centre and the founder and director of The Social Foundation, an organization that aims toward “providing leadership towards the new open social...
View ArticleSeed Enterprise Investment Scheme, “Helping Small Business” (Infographic)
HM Treasury has published an Infographic on the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS). Described as the “Little Sister” to the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), the incredibly powerful incentive...
View ArticleUK Government Incentives Boost 1,100 Companies with Over £82 Million in Finance
UK Program, Used by Crowfunding Platforms, Dramatically Encourages Investments in Small Businesses. Her Majesty’s Treasury has released some initial results from their Seed Enterprise Investment...
View ArticleSEIS Tax Benefit for Investing in Small Companies Made Permanent
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) was announced as becoming permanent yesterday as part of Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s budget presentation. Introduced in 2012, the tax...
View ArticleIn Equity Crowdfunding, The Redcoats are Winning
Fresh from my trip across the pond, I can tell you I have seen the light. Crowdfunding can and is working and we (the United States) are behind the eight ball on this one. When describing the US...
View ArticleKnowledge Peers Releases Report on Alternative Finance
Knowledge Peers, and their Alternative Funding Network, released some internal research on alternative finance and crowdfunding last week. In a report titled; “Crowdfunding Industry Report: Investor...
View ArticleBeauhurst: Record Year for Equity Investments in UK
According to research firm Beauhurst, United Kingdom equity investment has been growing at around 25% per year for over three years now – an impressive pace. At least part of this growth is due to the...
View ArticleOpportunities, Meet Investments: InvestDen Launches New UK Crowdfunding...
Promising to be “more than just a crowdfunding platform,” but also “an engaging community,” a new UK crowdfunding platform for businesses and investors has just launched, according to a recent press...
View ArticleEIS Association Holds Awards Ceremony. Recognizes Many Who Support Small...
The Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) is a not for profit entity that supports driving capital and investors to small and medium sized companies. The UK has effectively subsidized...
View ArticleEIS Hour Talks Challenges to UK Tax Programs that Support SMEs (Video)
IntelligentCrowd TV recently hosted a session of the Seed & EIS Hour with UKCFA Chair Julia Groves hosting a show that engaged Sarah Wadham, DG of the EIS Association, Paula Steele, Managing...
View ArticleIW Capital Report on Taxes: EIS is a Popular Product for the 2016 Tax Year
IW Capital, a financial firm that has facilitated over £60 million worth of investment into the UK’s SME sector, has published a report on the UK tax landscape. The report, embedded below, states that...
View ArticleLuke Davis of IW Capital: EIS Has Been a Significant Growth Engine, Putting...
IW Capital is a private equity firm that seeks to invest in promising early stage companies while taking advantage of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) tax exemption. The EIS (along with the Seed...
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