Business crowdfunding concentrates the mind , reveals entrepreneur
By Staff writer
For app builder Louise Doherty, business crowdfunding not only gave her business financial firepower but also provided a structure for growth plans.
Tag: Crowdfunding
Giving up equity is it right for your business?
When a business needs a cash injection to take it to the next level, sometimes equity investment seems the only option. Is it worth giving up equity and a stake in your business?
Five crowdfunding hacks to achieve a positive outcome
By Staff writer
You want to grow a business or launch a new project, but banks and venture capitalists won’t give you the time of day it’s a common predicament.
Equity or reward-based crowdfunding” Hear from both sides to make your mind up
For many businesses looking for alternative finance, deciding between equity or reward-based crowdfunding can seem a difficult decision to make. Here, we hear both sides of the story.
Serial entrepreneurship and mentors dominate business growth trends
New research from insurance firm Hiscox has shed light on the level of global serial entrepreneurship, and found mentorship plays a huge role in success.
Insole business backed by Usain Bolt sprints towards ?750,000 crowdfunding target
Enertor, the insole business backed by Usain Bolt, has launched a Crowdcube campaign for ?750,000, which has taken off at pace already.
What exactly makes VCTs so attractive
By Staff writer
Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) have now been in the market for over two decades. These publicly listed, tax efficient vehicles enable individuals to invest in (usually) startups and early stage growth companies. And growing in popularity, we looked at what made it such an appealing option.
Collapse of Vulpine begs question, is crowdfunding all it’s cracked up to be
By Staff writer
Legal expertsAmelia Villiers-Stuart and Janice Wall look at the recent demise of cycling brand Vulpine andAsk whether investors had enough information.
Crowdcube on European growth mission in partnership with WeWork
Crowdfunding meets co-working as Crowdcube has tied up with WeWork to achieve its European growth ambitions, with the US and Far East also in sight.
How to get the most relevant investors on board
By Staff writer
When setting up HeadBox, the UK’s equivalent to Airbnb for meeting and event spaces, CEO and founder Andrew Needham looked at many sources to find the most relevant investors. Here he offers advice on the subject.