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London start-up launches the world’s first all-glass green home on Crowdcube
The Photon SpaceTM provides a new hospitality and well-being experience combining the latest in all-glass technology with sophisticated design; to let the benefits of natural light in.
Keanu Reeves-modelled Maple Jeans Smashes Kickstarter Target in Hours
Maple Jeans, a UK-based manufacturer of premium selvedge denim jeans, including a popular range of Kevlar® lined jeans for motorcyclists, today announced it has smashed its initial £30,000 target on the crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter, in just 36 hours.
Sadie Frost Partners with Angels Den to Crowdfund £150k For New Film Production Company
Actress and fashion designer Sadie Frost is teaming up with a leading equity crowdfunding platform to raise £150,000 for the progression of her new film production company, Blonde to Black Pictures.
Terence Woodgate lighting launches crowdfunding campaign
Founded by renowned Royal Designer for Industry Terence Woodgate, the first range is already available from UK retailers such as Heal’s and The Conran Shop. Terence’s previous lighting designs have already achieved £61.7 million in worldwide sales.
New initiative gives start-ups and SMEs free access to finance advice
Our Hub’s free launch event on 26 November at London Bridge will be providing SMEs with expert advice from industry leaders and finance experts.
Crowdcube helps to get Caterham F1 Team racing in Abu Dhabi
The Caterham F1 Team is delighted to announce that it will be racing at the final Formula 1 Grand Prix of the season in Abu Dhabi next week thanks to the support of the fans, who have helped the team raise enough money to make it possible through Crowdcube, the world’s leading investment crowdfunding platform.
Inspired by tragedy, funded by crowdfunding investors
An entrepreneur who was inspired to develop a foolproof swimming pool alarm for children after a neighbour’s toddler drowned is about to put his vision into production, thanks to the crowdfunding platform Funding Tree.
Warren Buffet buys Duracell for $4.7bn
Warren Buffett has agreed to buy the Duracell battery business from Procter & Gamble Co. in a deal valued at $4.7 billion.
Taylor St Baristas launches the UK’s first crowdfunded “Coffee Bond” on Crowdcube
Taylor St Baristas plans to raise up to £3 million through the launch of the UK’s first crowdfunded “Coffee Bond”.
Open Utility secures £500k to create new renewable electricity marketplace
Open Utility, a startup company founded in 2013 whose mission is to create the first renewable electricity marketplace, has secured half a million pounds of funding from the UK Government, the EU and Nominet Trust to deliver its vision. The new service will enable electricity consumers and generators to trade over the internet.
Ambitious film crowdfunding launches to bring us first black footballer’s story
Film, titled, Black Flash, to profile ex-England, West Bromwich Albion & Real Madrid winger, Laurie Cunningham in UK’s first major race biopic
Victoria Beckham tops list of Britain’s top 100 entrepreneurs
Victoria Beckham has been named the UK’s most successful entrepreneur of 2014, based on strong sales, the number of jobs she has created, and her estimated wealth overall.
The Laden Showroom launches £1m Crowdcube pitch
Brick Lane’s original home of independent fashion designers, The Laden Showroom, has announced plans to seek £1 million investment through a crowdfunding initiative.
Recruitment portal Hiring Hub raises further £425k to boost global expansion
Manchester based Hiring Hub has just completed a growth capital fundraise of £425,000 in under six weeks with VentureFounders, the new UK-based equity crowdfunding platform.
