December 20, 2013
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Crowdfunding aims to prove that solar power is a bankable sector
Last year, $244bn (£149bn) poured into global renewable investments. But only a tiny amount of that trickled down to where it is needed the most...
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December 20, 2013
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Are Crowdfunded Renewables The Game Changer?
Crowdfunding of renewable energy projects is growing fast in Europe. If this grassroots movement gets organized in time to access the big money available in...
December 19, 2013
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Don't take 'crowd' out of crowdfunding, MP warns regulators
The Financial Conduct Authority risks taking the "crowd out of crowdfunding" if its proposals for regulation of the industry go ahead, a Labour MP has...
December 19, 2013
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Kiva Labs aims to harness power of green crowd-funding with Google backing
Global crowd-funding provider Kiva.org has launched a new initiative, dubbed Kiva Labs, designed to make it easier for environmental and development projects to access crowd funding....
December 19, 2013
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The start-ups struggling to make a name through crowdfunding
Crowdfunding websites have caught the imagination of millions of web users, providing businesses and creative ventures with a platform to appeal for money. The likes...
December 16, 2013
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UK Crowdfunding Association Statement: Response to Independent on Sunday article
Response to Independent on Sunday article: ‘Democratic’ crowdfunding under threat’ - Sunday 15th December The UKCFA does not recognise the article,...
December 13, 2013
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Almost £1bn raised by alternative finance in 2013
See the report here: http://www.nesta.org.uk/sites/default/files/the_rise_of_future_finance.pdf Almost £1bn raised by alternative finance in 2013 - Alternative finance intermediaries show 91 per cent year on year funding...
December 12, 2013
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SUBSET is back with 3 days to go
Aaaaannnnnddd we’re BACK!! Not only that, but we’re getting seriously exited now (albeit slight nervous too! :-) For those of you who decided to join us...
December 12, 2013
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ShareIn launches new equity crowdfunding platform for UK technology and health companies
Site sets itself apart with best-of-breed share structure and tight focus on valuation Edinburgh, UK – December 12, 2013 – ShareIn (www.sharein.com), a crowdfunding company,...