Case studies: discover the benefits of SEIS
A selection of start-up business entrepreneurs describe their positive funding experiences with the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme. A group of enthusiastic graduates led by Anthony Ng Monica had an...
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 ArticleEquity Crowdfunding Platform Seedrs Has Incredible Year, Plans Expansion...
Only the very beginning .. Seedrs plans for growth rate to accelerate significantly over the next few years. Seedrs is one of the leading equity crowdfunding platforms in the United Kingdom. They...
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 ArticleSeedrs Equity Crowdfunding Continues to Grow, Hits New Highs with Recent...
Equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs specifically targets early stage funding for companies. In general they target raises of up to £150,000, but will make exceptions if they feel the offer is...
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 ArticleSeedrs to Offer Fund of Crowdfunded Offerings, An Industry First
Fund of Crowdfunded Offerings Allows Participation in Ten Companies with a Single Investment. Expectations are this is the First of Many to Come. Leading equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs, has...
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 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 ArticleOn Seedrs: “The Sleeping Room” Film Crowdfunding For Equity
The Sleeping Room is a “supernatural gothic horror film” from the same producers that made the film Panic Button, which received 5.2/10 stars on IMDb on an estimated budget of £300,000. The film is now...
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 ArticleCrowdcube Comments on UK Budget Announcement
Co-founder of equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube Luke Lang has commented on the UK budget announcement that occurred earlier this week. While there were many positive aspects of Chancellor of the...
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 ArticleCrowdcube Shares Advice on Equity Crowdfunding
Offering up some words of wisdom when it comes to equity crowdfunding, Crowdcube shared strategic insight in a post titled 7 Points Investors Should Consider. The platform provided advice for a wide...
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...
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