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Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is a new way of raising finance for your start-up. With crowdfunding, members of the public can pool their resources to help you hit your fundraising target, investing anything from £10 each. Startups is working in partnership with Crowdcube to provide
a platform where you can connect with potential investors and raise finance for your business
. Meanwhile, you can read about all the latest crowdfunding deals here, along with information on how crowdfunding works and top tips for success.
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15/02/12 18:01
Crowdcube joins forces with the Treasury to boost start-up investment
Founders help to refine Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme
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08/02/12 12:40
Startups launches crowdfunding website
Equity-based finance platform hosted in partnership with Crowdcube
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How does crowdfunding work and is it right for your business?
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How to crowdfund your start-up
The Bicycle Academy's Andrew Denham explains how he raised £40,000 in five days – and...
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04/01/12 17:03
News in brief: Start-up raises £300K through own crowdfunding platform
Startups rounds up the latest deals and launches changing the face of our space
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19/12/11 17:37
Rushmore Group secures £1m in record-breaking crowdfunding deal
Crowdcube hosts ground-breaking investment
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21/11/11 17:30
Start-up secures £25K seed capital online
Ethical business offered 15% equity through Crowdcube.com
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11/10/11 10:25
Bubble & Balm becomes first start-up to raise investment through Crowdcube
Warwickshire-based skincare firm garners £75,000 from crowdfunding site
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