How it works

Crowdfunding - a new way to raise investment

Crowdcube gives the UK's best entrepreneurs and business pioneers a newfangled way to raise business finance by tapping into a 'crowd' of like minded trendsetters willing to invest smaller amounts of cash in exchange for rewards and a stake in their business. 

It's really no different to co-operatives or charities that have been around for years. Crucially though, crowdfunding has been made much easier by the internet, online micro-payment systems and social networking. Crowdfunding can not only be used to raise money but also gain feedback and publicise an idea, project or business. 

Raising investment

It's simple. Create an online Pitch and promote it to people you think might invest in your business. Investors could be anyone from friends, family and colleagues, to your customers, suppliers or advocates of your business.  

By promoting your Pitch online and encouraging people to spread the word you’ll be able to attract investors that you don’t even know yet. Once you reach your target you'll get the money to help grow your business.

 

Investing in a business

Investing in a business has never been easier. Whether you are investing in a forward-thinking entrepreneur, dynamic new start up, the next big thing or just a pastime that you have a passion for - Crowdcube gives you the opportunity to get involved. We give ordinary people the opportunity to become 'Dragons', helping the next generation of entrepreneurs be successful while building their own investment portfolio.

You'll get:

1. a reward from the entrepreneur to say thank you
2. direct equity in the business
3. to build your own investment portfolio
4. a return on your equity if the company is sold, bought out or floated on the stock exchange
5. to back UK businesses that you want to be a success
6. the opportunity to give feedback and get involved in the business
 

What next?

Investing in a business on Crowdcube is simple.  All you need to do is register online, transfer some money into your Crowdcube account, select the Pitch and amount that you want to invest and click the 'Invest now' button.

If you want to raise investment for your business simply register online and submit your proposal today. We'll review it and let you know whether we approve or decline it.  If it is approved you'll be able to create your pitch online within minutes and start getting investment for your business.