Category Archives: Start-ups
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02.2013
Crowdcube Celebrates Two Years of Equity Crowdfunding
To celebrate its second birthday, Crowdcube has published a new infographic with the statistics behind its success to date. Since it launched in February 2011, Crowdcube, the world’s first equity crowdfunding platform, has raised £5,333,000 for 39 UK businesses, of which 97% are eligible for income tax breaks for investors. These companies will create and safeguard an estimated 918 jobs …
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02.2013
10 Things… you shouldn’t put in your business plan (if you want to get funded) – Part 2
This week sees ‘Part Two’ of our guest blog from Stuart Hillston, founder and CEO of Constellation Capital, which highlights common mistakes that entrepreneurs should avoid when writing a business plan. It is worth a read if you are thinking, or in the process of, writing a business plan to secure investment. 6. A guaranteed return for investors You will …
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02.2013
10 Things… you shouldn’t put in your business plan (if you want to get funded) – Part 1
Crowdcube is pleased to announce a partnership with Constellation Capital, the London based advisory firm specialising in business strategy and commercialisation through to fund raising and investment in early stage technology companies across a wide range of sectors. Stuart W. Hillston, CEO of Constellation Capital commented: “Crowdcube is setting the pace with its innovative crowdfunding model, which solves an aged-old …
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09.2012
Crowdcube Accelerator Programme
Crowdcube, in partnership with Capital Enterprise, is launching the first ever accelerator programme that is designed to fast track businesses with good ideas to a listing on Crowdcube. This accelerator programme, which is due to be held in London in October and November is designed to provide insider knowledge and expertise of how to successfully pitch on Crowdcube. Attendees will …
22
08.2012
Burgers and Stuff – As seen in the Evening Standard
Ahead of their pitch going live Burgers and Stuff have been featured in the Evening Standard talking about their progress and ambitions to deliver better burgers to London homes this autumn. Below is an overview of their proposal, if you’d like any further details get in touch with Andy – ajs@meatology.co.uk Summary – Burgers and Stuff (formally Meatology) is a …