How many crowdfunding platforms is evidence of a crowdfunding bubble? Well, when an organisation feels the need to launch a directory to list and detail all of the crowdfunding options in a single market it’s perhaps a sign that exuberance for crowdsourced financing is running...
Continue ReadingIt was once a case of hoping for a sympathetic bank manager to back the next big idea.
Now everyone from scientists to artists is turning to crowdfunding – appealing on the internet for ordinary people to back their dream project with cash.
One of the world’s largest crowdfunding websites launched in the UK just six months ago. In Scotland, 32 projects have so far raised nearly £700,000 on Kickstarter.
Two-thirds of Scottish projects reached their fundraising target, better than the 45% overall rate.
Crowdcube has used its own platform to raise £1.5 million in just three days from 259 investors. Existing investors met the initial funding target of £250,000 within the first five hours of the pitch going live, making it the fastest equity funding on a crowdfunding...
Continue ReadingWe are looking for a full-time intern to support the day-to-day running and promotion of UKCFA. The ideal candidate will be: Fluent in business-standard English Experienced in using WordPress Comfortable using social media Confident handling press and general enquiries Able to manage member voting procedures Able to coordinate research, meetings and admin Able...
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Most of us have heard of the Pebble watch, Tesla museum, Amanda Palmer or even the Karen Klein bus monitor campaigns. These crowdfunding hits captured media attention across the world in 2012, and arguably catapulted crowdfunding into the mainstream vernacular. Yet, the true revolution of...
Continue ReadingThe UK’s leading crowdfunding businesses have joined together to launch a trade body, the UK Crowdfunding Association, aimed at providing clarity and consumer protection and for the whole industry. Crowdfunding in the UK has experienced massive growth over recent years. Operators provide a much-needed alternative source...
Continue ReadingTwelve “crowdfunding” firms have joined forces to create a self-regulatory trade body for the industry, which lets members of the public back start-up businesses. Members of the UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA) will have to comply with a code of practice to protect investors’ funds and keep...
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The UK Crowdfunding Association will provide a code of practice and operating standards for 12 founder members. Crowdfunding sees online platforms allow small firms and start-ups to raise capital from a many small investors, either by selling an equity stake, or in return for “rewards” and...
Continue Reading13 March 2013 The UK’s leading crowdfunding businesses have joined together to launch a trade body, the UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA), aimed at providing clarity and consumer protection and for the whole industry. Crowdfunding in the UK has experienced massive growth over recent years. Operators provide a much-needed alternative source...
Continue ReadingWant to know more about how equity crowdfunding works? This infographic from GrowthFunders will help. ...
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