Tagged: luke lang

January 12, 2023 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Darren Westlake, CEO and co-founder of Crowdcube, has announced his exit as CEO of the firm he founded in 2012. Westlake created the online investment platform alongside co-founder Luke Lang who exited the firm in 2021. Since its founding, Crowdcube has helped over 1800 offerings… Read More

January 11, 2021 @ 10:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

For Crowdcube, the UK’s largest crowdfunding platform by total raised, 2020 has been a stellar year in terms of funding rounds. The 3rd quarter of the year was described as “remarkable” and the platform generated £2.67 million in revenue – reportedly Crowdcube’s best ever. The… Read More

November 30, 2020 @ 12:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

  Mintos, a Fintech that recently closed a securities offering on Crowcube, is reporting that it has set a new record when it comes to an offering for a continental European funding round. The offering has raised €7.2 million in total backed by over 7000… Read More

July 28, 2020 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Moneybox, a UK based Fintech, has raised £4 million in just four hours crowdfunding on Crowdcube, according to a note from the company. According to the offering page, Moneybox has now raised £4.47 million from 11,012 investors at a pre-money valuation of £142.7 million. The… Read More

May 13, 2020 @ 9:19 am By JD Alois  |  

We have seen a lot of anecdotal evidence that online capital formation platforms focusing on early-stage ventures continue to do pretty well in spite of the ongoing pandemic. Earlier today, Crowdcube co-founder Luke Lang tweeted out some numbers indicating robust performance on the platform during… Read More

April 27, 2020 @ 7:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based Fintech firm Chip, which offers a smart savings app, has finalized the largest equity crowdfunding round in the country since the Coronavirus-related lockdown began. Chip has acquired £2.6 million from more than 4,000 investors. The company’s fundraising efforts have been facilitated through Crowdcube, a… Read More

April 20, 2020 @ 9:16 am By JD Alois  |  

In a widely anticipated move, HM Treasury announced a new package of bailout programs for early-stage ventures that did not qualify for programs initially set into place to support the COVID-19 battered economy. There have been profound concerns that younger, entrepreneurial firms that require ongoing… Read More

April 14, 2020 @ 1:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Clim8, an App-based startup for sustainable investing, has quickly topped its £400,000 crowdfunding goal on Crowdcube. As it stands today, Clim8 has raised £474,479 from 249 investors. The company is issuing equity at a pre-money valuation of £3.384 million or a per-share price of £24.97…. Read More

April 5, 2020 @ 10:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube co-founder Luke Lang has announced a new initiative to help entrepreneurs and small companies during the COVID-19 crisis. Distributed in an email today, Crowdcube announced the launch of Save Our Startups (SOC). Simultaneously, Crowdcube posted an open letter directed to UK Prime Minister Boris… Read More

February 12, 2020 @ 2:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, the largest equity crowdfunding platform in Europe, is reporting a record quarter, its 8th in a row, according to a company release. During 2019, Crowdcube reports topping £8 million in revenue for the first time (£8.22 million) as a record 220 were funded versus… Read More

January 24, 2020 @ 6:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube is the largest investment crowdfunding platform in the UK and the first platform to launch in the robust UK crowdfunding market – a market that in many ways leads the rest of the world. Founded in 2011, Crowdcube has helped to raise growth capital… Read More

December 16, 2019 @ 7:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Leading UK based investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube is out with a note claiming a record-breaking year for international securities offerings. According to Crowdcube, during 2019 overseas offerings raised €26.6 million – a 100% increase versus year prior. This took place even while the sword of… Read More

November 12, 2019 @ 7:28 am By JD Alois  |  

ID Finance, based in Barcelona, has closed its crowdfunding round raising £4.95 million. The equity offering was listed on Crowdcube Spain and topped the previous record for equity crowdfunding in the country. ID Finance is an online lender, data and credit scoring company operating in… Read More

November 6, 2019 @ 1:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, the UK’s largest crowdfunding platform by total funded, has tallied its 1000th raise, according to a report from the company. Luke Lang, Crowdcube’s co-founder and CMO, stated: “Reaching our 1000th raise shows how committed communities are backing trail-blazing businesses in greater numbers than ever… Read More

October 10, 2019 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK’s largest investment crowdfunding platform Crowdcube has shared their top-line results for Q3. According to the platform, Crowdcube has achieved record revenue. Revenue is up 38%, reaching £2.2 million, totaling £58.7 million of pledged investment. During the quarter, a record ​62,000 in pledged investments… Read More

September 30, 2019 @ 10:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, a leading UK based crowdfunding platform, is out with a note touting the fact they have funded 3 out of 16 (19%) of the UK’s active unicorns. These three companies include BrewDog, Monzo and Revolut. Crowdcube reports that in the past 12 months, the… Read More

September 30, 2019 @ 7:35 am By JD Alois  |  

JustPark recently launched an offering on Crowdcube which easily raised £5.5 million in 48 hours during the pre-registration portion of the round. According to the company, £1 million was raised in under one hour as the company booked an investment every 2 seconds. The private… Read More

September 12, 2019 @ 7:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Innovate Finance, an advocacy association for the development and support of the UK Fintech industry, has published a report on Brexit and the impact it may have on UK based Fintechs. According to the report, 55% of Fintechs feel well prepared for Brexit but that… Read More

September 3, 2019 @ 9:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Curve, a UK based Fintech crowdfunding on Crowdcube, is killing it, according to a note from the company. Curve now claims to be the fastest startup to top £4 million ever crowdfunding on Crowdcube topping the amount in “just minutes” after opening up the offer…. Read More

January 7, 2019 @ 12:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK based crowdfunding platform Crowdcube says it has had its best year ever when measured by multiple metrics. Additionally, Q4 was said to be the most successful quarter in the history of the platform. According to Crowdcube, revenue during 2018 jumped 50% to £6 million… Read More