Crowdcube

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.

Luke Lang

CMO and Co-Founder

Past deals in Car Rental

Carwow

Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.

Karfu

Equity Crowdfunding in 2023
Karfu was focused on creating a platform for unbiased comparisons of vehicles and mobility options, aimed at assisting consumers in making informed decisions based on cost, time, and environmental considerations. The platform served as a marketplace that allowed users to evaluate the financial and environmental implications of their mobility choices. It enabled individuals to compare various vehicles using traditional payment methods such as cash, finance, and leasing, alongside newer access options like sharing and subscription services. Despite its innovative approach to mobility, Karfu entered creditor's voluntary liquidation in July 2024.

Carlili

Equity Crowdfunding in 2022
Carlili is a car rental platform based in France that provides travelers with a convenient method to book rental vehicles on-demand. The company allows customers to arrange for cars to be delivered directly to their location, eliminating the hassle typically associated with traditional car rental processes. By collaborating with professional rental agencies and utilizing a network of conveyors, Carlili ensures that vehicles can be delivered according to the user's preferred time and address. This service aims to enhance the overall rental experience by offering simplicity and flexibility for those in need of transportation.

HiyaCar

Equity Crowdfunding in 2021
Car fiend Graeme worked long hours in the City and knew his car cost him money just to sit on his drive, doing nothing. Not so much an asset, more of a liability. With the help of e-commerce expert Rob, the pair realised that a car-sharing app (an ‘AirBnB for cars’) might offer a smarter, more environmentally friendly way for people in Britain to hire the 10 million cars rented here every year. The pair began work in August 2014, and it soon became clear that the obstacle to unlocking the value in people’s cars was simple: the keys, and the time it took to hand them over. The team worked on an app-controlled box which allowed users to unlock cars direct from the app. The QuickStart® box was born. Rob and Graeme hired their first employee in 2016, and have watched hiyacar evolve into a friendly, living community, and a company of 16 people. hiyacar still puts people first - and unlike others they were born and bred in Britain. Each hiyacar shared could take the equivalent of 11 vehicles off the road. People are getting to know their neighbours, too. Hiya Owners add personal touches, such as putting ribbons on a car for a wedding. It’s a new way to drive, and something they are very proud of.

HiyaCar

Equity Crowdfunding in 2020
Car fiend Graeme worked long hours in the City and knew his car cost him money just to sit on his drive, doing nothing. Not so much an asset, more of a liability. With the help of e-commerce expert Rob, the pair realised that a car-sharing app (an ‘AirBnB for cars’) might offer a smarter, more environmentally friendly way for people in Britain to hire the 10 million cars rented here every year. The pair began work in August 2014, and it soon became clear that the obstacle to unlocking the value in people’s cars was simple: the keys, and the time it took to hand them over. The team worked on an app-controlled box which allowed users to unlock cars direct from the app. The QuickStart® box was born. Rob and Graeme hired their first employee in 2016, and have watched hiyacar evolve into a friendly, living community, and a company of 16 people. hiyacar still puts people first - and unlike others they were born and bred in Britain. Each hiyacar shared could take the equivalent of 11 vehicles off the road. People are getting to know their neighbours, too. Hiya Owners add personal touches, such as putting ribbons on a car for a wedding. It’s a new way to drive, and something they are very proud of.

Carwow

Equity Crowdfunding in 2019
Carwow Ltd. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of buying new cars by connecting consumers with dealerships. The platform allows users to compare offers on configured cars, facilitating a more transparent and efficient purchasing experience without the need for haggling. Carwow also provides valuable buying advice, including car reviews, recommendations for choosing the right vehicle, and guidance on financing and selling cars. Founded in 2009 and based in London, the company aims to enhance the car buying experience by streamlining interactions between buyers and official dealers, ultimately improving stock turnover for dealerships while helping consumers find reasonable prices. Carwow was previously known as Digital Blurb Limited before rebranding in May 2013.

HiyaCar

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Car fiend Graeme worked long hours in the City and knew his car cost him money just to sit on his drive, doing nothing. Not so much an asset, more of a liability. With the help of e-commerce expert Rob, the pair realised that a car-sharing app (an ‘AirBnB for cars’) might offer a smarter, more environmentally friendly way for people in Britain to hire the 10 million cars rented here every year. The pair began work in August 2014, and it soon became clear that the obstacle to unlocking the value in people’s cars was simple: the keys, and the time it took to hand them over. The team worked on an app-controlled box which allowed users to unlock cars direct from the app. The QuickStart® box was born. Rob and Graeme hired their first employee in 2016, and have watched hiyacar evolve into a friendly, living community, and a company of 16 people. hiyacar still puts people first - and unlike others they were born and bred in Britain. Each hiyacar shared could take the equivalent of 11 vehicles off the road. People are getting to know their neighbours, too. Hiya Owners add personal touches, such as putting ribbons on a car for a wedding. It’s a new way to drive, and something they are very proud of.

HiyaCar

Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Car fiend Graeme worked long hours in the City and knew his car cost him money just to sit on his drive, doing nothing. Not so much an asset, more of a liability. With the help of e-commerce expert Rob, the pair realised that a car-sharing app (an ‘AirBnB for cars’) might offer a smarter, more environmentally friendly way for people in Britain to hire the 10 million cars rented here every year. The pair began work in August 2014, and it soon became clear that the obstacle to unlocking the value in people’s cars was simple: the keys, and the time it took to hand them over. The team worked on an app-controlled box which allowed users to unlock cars direct from the app. The QuickStart® box was born. Rob and Graeme hired their first employee in 2016, and have watched hiyacar evolve into a friendly, living community, and a company of 16 people. hiyacar still puts people first - and unlike others they were born and bred in Britain. Each hiyacar shared could take the equivalent of 11 vehicles off the road. People are getting to know their neighbours, too. Hiya Owners add personal touches, such as putting ribbons on a car for a wedding. It’s a new way to drive, and something they are very proud of.

Whitecar

Equity Crowdfunding in 2017
Whitecar exists to make hiring a car simpler than owning one. Whitecar uses the best technology combined with the best customer service to deliver a car hire experience beyond expectation. Their price includes insurance, VAT, additional drivers and unlimited mileage. They don’t require a deposit and vehicle charging is included across the UK and Europe. The Whitecar rental fleet of Tesla vehicles is available for hire from locations across the UK and now Norway.

Rib Club Global

Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
Rib Club Global offers the solution to take much of the cost and all the hassles out of boating leaving you with sheer enjoyment and great memories to take away with you. Sound impossible… well it’s not!!! Affordability means Rib Club Global enables everyone to step into the world of boating. Upon payment of an annual subscription, members receive an allocation of points, which they exchange for days in one of their luxurious 6 metre and 7.5 metre RIBs.

E-Car Club

Venture Round in 2014
E-Car Club Ltd. is an electric pay-per-use car rental service based in London, United Kingdom, and was incorporated in 2011. As the UK's first entirely electric car club, it offers hourly rentals of plug-in electric vehicles for both personal and business use, catering to community members who seek the convenience of a private car without the associated ownership costs. E-Car Club aims to provide a low-cost travel option while promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions, boasting some of the lowest emissions in the market. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Europcar Lab, further enhancing its service offerings in the electric vehicle sector.

E-Car Club

Venture Round in 2013
E-Car Club Ltd. is an electric pay-per-use car rental service based in London, United Kingdom, and was incorporated in 2011. As the UK's first entirely electric car club, it offers hourly rentals of plug-in electric vehicles for both personal and business use, catering to community members who seek the convenience of a private car without the associated ownership costs. E-Car Club aims to provide a low-cost travel option while promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions, boasting some of the lowest emissions in the market. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Europcar Lab, further enhancing its service offerings in the electric vehicle sector.

E-Car Club

Equity Crowdfunding in 2013
E-Car Club Ltd. is an electric pay-per-use car rental service based in London, United Kingdom, and was incorporated in 2011. As the UK's first entirely electric car club, it offers hourly rentals of plug-in electric vehicles for both personal and business use, catering to community members who seek the convenience of a private car without the associated ownership costs. E-Car Club aims to provide a low-cost travel option while promoting environmentally friendly transportation solutions, boasting some of the lowest emissions in the market. The company operates as a subsidiary of The Europcar Lab, further enhancing its service offerings in the electric vehicle sector.
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