Crowdcube Limited is an equity crowdfunding platform based in Exeter, United Kingdom, with an additional office in London. Founded in 2009, the company allows entrepreneurs of start-ups and growing businesses to raise funds from a diverse network of investors, including friends, family, and the general public. Through Crowdcube, individuals can invest in small companies in exchange for equity or an annual return, thereby democratizing access to investment opportunities that were once primarily available to corporate investors. Since pioneering equity crowdfunding in 2011, Crowdcube has facilitated over £300 million in investments from more than 390,000 investors, supporting over 520 successful fundraising campaigns. Notable businesses that have utilized the platform include Monzo, River Cottage, and the Eden Project, among others.
New Blood Art is the place to find work by exceptional emerging artists at the time when their work is affordable for art lovers. As a first mover in the online art market the gallery has been identifying and championing brilliant graduating artists for 18 years, as their careers have taken off: progressing through prizes, solo shows, and often significant increase in value. Rigorous, joyful curation makes this possible. Each year founder Sarah visits degree shows across the country to meet emerging artists; every single work on display is approved by her. There are examples of work sold at the gallery increasing as much as £20,000 in as little as 18 months when sold on the secondary market. The gallery has operated largely as a one woman business, by being attuned to currents in contemporary art the gallery has created a unique space: applying the principles of a commission-based physical gallery online, as customers move more to buy art online.
Wake The Tiger
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Wake The Tiger is an innovative amusement park that provides a unique interactive art experience. It features a transformative and empowering space filled with a multilayered maze of immersive environments, including secret passageways, hidden forests, temples, and ice caves. This fantastical setting is designed to engage visitors and inspire positive change through creativity and exploration.
Artfinder
Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Artfinder is an online marketplace that connects art lovers with independent artists across the globe, facilitating the purchase of authentic and affordable art. With over 10,000 artists and galleries represented, the platform offers a diverse selection of more than 500,000 artworks, including paintings, photography, and sculptures. Artfinder operates with a commitment to social responsibility, being the first Certified B Corporation in the art industry, which emphasizes a balance between purpose and profit. By purchasing art through Artfinder, customers support independent artists in over 100 countries, helping them to sustain their livelihoods through their creative work. The platform has gained significant traction, boasting over 600,000 subscribers worldwide and providing a unique space for individuals to discover and acquire original art for their homes and workplaces.
Secret Cinema
Series B in 2021
Secret Cinema specializes in "live cinema" experiences, combining film screenings with interactive performances in purpose-built sets. Fabien Riggall founded it on December 16, 2007 as a subsidiary of Future Shorts, with its headquarters in London in the United Kingdom.
Loupe
Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Loupe aims to make creativity accessible to all and be the one-stop, go-to global destination for creativity, craft, and unique design. Aiming to break new ground to join London’s £42bn a-year creative industries market, Loupe plans to create an experiential destination in the heart of London’s heritage-rich Jewellery Quarter, connecting the UK artisans and discerning consumers, sharing appreciation for creativity, craft and unique design.
Richard Brendon
Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Richard Brendon creates a contemporary and timeless tableware collection and design, produced entirely by craftsmen and heritage industries. The company's products are designed to challenge people's perceptions of traditional materials, such as bone china and cut crystal, look like and to maximize the pleasure of food and drink. At Richard Brendon, they seek out the finest possible materials and work with master craftspeople to produce products of the possible quality. They care deeply about the provenance of their products and are committed to working with, and supporting, the heritage craft industries that make their goods. By bringing together contemporary design and traditional craftsmanship, they believe it is possible to create timeless collections. It was established in 2013 and is headquartered in London, England.
Scoop Magazine
Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Scoop Magazine offers a bi-monthly printed magazine designed to inspire and nurture a love of reading and stories. Every second month it brings together a host of writers and illustrators who create original fiction and nonfiction. The company was founded in 2015 with a mission is to make the readers laugh, think, and wonder with the best writing and illustration.
Crate Brewery
Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
CRATE Brewery is one of London’s best known breweries, and their taproom is a mecca for craft beer fans from all over the World. Their home at The White Building in Hackney Wick is where they make and sell their beer, and where food, music, and art all come together.
Rise Art
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Rise Art is an online gallery that features a curated selection of contemporary art, showcasing works handpicked by art experts from around the globe. The platform aims to simplify the process of discovering, purchasing, and renting modern art, making it accessible to a wider audience. Rise Art utilizes advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence, to provide personalized recommendations based on consumer preferences. Additionally, the company offers a unique try-before-you-buy art rental program, allowing customers to experience artworks in their own spaces before committing to a purchase. By focusing on affordability and risk-free transactions, Rise Art seeks to change the way individuals engage with and acquire original art from emerging artists.
Rise Art
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
Rise Art is an online gallery that features a curated selection of contemporary art, showcasing works handpicked by art experts from around the globe. The platform aims to simplify the process of discovering, purchasing, and renting modern art, making it accessible to a wider audience. Rise Art utilizes advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence, to provide personalized recommendations based on consumer preferences. Additionally, the company offers a unique try-before-you-buy art rental program, allowing customers to experience artworks in their own spaces before committing to a purchase. By focusing on affordability and risk-free transactions, Rise Art seeks to change the way individuals engage with and acquire original art from emerging artists.
12th Battalion Productions
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
Symphony to a Lost Generation is an emotional and comprehensive artistic treatment of the First World War that presents both the monumental (Gallipoli, the Somme) and deeply personal, treating the entire conflict as the stories of individuals: their passions, their hopes and their struggles.
The Village Haberdashery
Equity Crowdfunding in 2016
The Village Haberdashery is a modern craft shop and class studio based in West Hampstead, London. Their aim is to inspire everyone who walks through their door - or clicks onto their website - to make something amazing! They love to put a modern spin on traditional crafts and hand pick their products with contemporary crafters in mind. Many of the products they stock are locally, independently and or sustainably produced and everything they offer is beautifully designed.
The Stable
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
The Stable A production company established to commission, develop and present new musical theatre.
ONGallery
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
ONGallery is a UK-based online art gallery that specializes in limited edition fine art prints. The platform aims to liberate both artists and buyers from the limitations of traditional gallery systems. ONGallery actively negotiates agreements with a diverse range of artists to curate a selection of images that align with its artistic themes. Customers can browse the collection and choose artworks of interest, which are then delivered to their homes in professional framing. This approach not only showcases emerging talent but also enhances accessibility for art collectors and enthusiasts.
Hochanda
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Hochanda is an application of a tv craft channel that connects with an online shopping platform to advertise products. Their product categories such as papercraft essentials, art supplies, home crafts, sewing, knitting, needlecraft, jewelry, hobbies, event tickets, digital downloads, occasions, and mixed media.
Hole & Corner
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
Hole & Corner is a publisher dedicated to celebrating craft, beauty, passion, and skill through its bi-annual print magazine and an engaging digital platform. The company focuses on promoting local trade and showcasing talented individuals, both professional and amateur. By highlighting stories of creativity and authenticity, Hole & Corner aims to inspire its audience, encouraging them to appreciate the craftsmanship that shapes their lives. The magazine features a blend of short films, written narratives, and life stories that emphasize the importance of doing over talking, providing a platform for individuals to share their experiences and skills. Through its commitment to exploring the landscapes that inspire creativity, Hole & Corner fosters a community that values heritage and craftsmanship.
miPic
Equity Crowdfunding in 2015
miPic is an online platform that allows creatives to monetize their images through personalized e-commerce print stores. The platform offers a variety of products, including printed swimsuits, custom beach towels, printed T-shirts, tote bags, canvas prints, and mobile cases. By handling manufacturing and distribution, miPic simplifies the process for artists and photographers, enabling them to share and sell their work to a global audience. This business model empowers users to earn money effortlessly by uploading their images, thus fostering a marketplace for premium art and fashion.
The New Craftsmen
Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
The New Craftsmen is the first sustainable multi-channel platform that enables fine British craftsmen and craftswomen to reach customers in the luxury goods market. The New Craftsmen was founded in 2012 by Mark Henderson, Catherine Lock and Natalie Melton. Since 2010 we have toured the British Isles meeting and documenting the makers of traditional craft, and the innovators using skills, honed over centuries, in a contemporary way. The result is The New Craftsmen: a network of makers who collaborate with us to showcase the finest materials, skills and craft products of the British Isles.
Seek & Adore
Equity Crowdfunding in 2013
They love beautiful things. Distinctive and hand crafted things. They Seek & Adore them. Things for your home and accessories for you that have been individually hand crafted by people who love what they do. Everything we sell is made by someone you can get to know and talk to. Every product has a story, told by the makers themselves. You don’t find that everyday.
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