May 12, 2014
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The Pajama Game musical woos new breed of investor
The Pajama Game opens in London's West End this week having raised more than £200,000 through a crowdfunding scheme. Why is commercial theatre chasing a...
May 12, 2014
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FCA to set boundaries of online guidance and advice
The Financial Conduct Authority is to publish a consultation next month to address the distinction between online guidance services and regulated advice. The Financial...
May 8, 2014
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ESMA Securities and Markets Stakeholders Group issues position paper
On 5th May ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) published a position paper on Crowdfunding. Below are some of the clauses from the summary of...
May 8, 2014
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How-to guide: funding your social enterprise with and without money
In the Guardian, hubbub founder Jonathan May discusses a step by step approach to funding a social enterprise, with and without money. In his article...
May 8, 2014
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Crowdfunding start-up success stories: UK’s top 10 revealed
With crowdfunding the buzzword for entrepreneurs looking to raise business finance, Startups looks at the most impressive crowdfunding pitches to date… continue reading
May 7, 2014
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LoveStruck Turns to InvestingZone to Attract More Investors
InvestingZone, the equity crowdfunding platform, has announced it will be helping award-winning online dating site, Lovestruck.com, raise growth-capital to fuel its ambitious international expansion plans....
May 7, 2014
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Excitement as Bristol crowdfunding platform launches
Crowdfunding platform Fundsurfer held its official launch event this week. continue reading
May 6, 2014
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Crowdfunding could break stranglehold of the 'big six' energy firms
A new funding stream could fill the gap left by the major banks who are refusing to lend to community energy firms continue reading
May 6, 2014
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Will new crowdfunding regulation make it more difficult to raise money?
What are the new rules? Crowdfunding is now regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This organisation is responsible for regulating firms and financial advisors...