Category: *Seeds

*Seeds by lucasabiaApr 2, 20248:13 am

When crowdfunding fosters impact

UK-based Crowdfunder launches Top 100 Projects featuring impactful individuals and organizations that have fostered positive change.

*Seeds by lucasabiaFeb 23, 20249:18 am

"Crowdfunding accounted for 373 rounds, remaining popular. Crowdfunding has gained popularity over the past 10 years—soaring from just £18.1m in total fundraising value generated through crowdfunding in 2013 to £432m raised last year. However, as we’ve seen throughout this report, 2021 was crowdfunding’s best year, with £811m raised." (Beauhurst, The Deal 2023)

*Seeds by lucasabiaDec 11, 20238:59 am

"The Carbon & Energy sector, which encompasses climate tech, accounts for 27% of all capital invested in European tech in 2023, more than doubling its share of investment since 2021. This has seen the sector overtake fintech." (Atomico)

*Seeds by lucasabiaJul 24, 202310:14 am

European VC dealmaking dropped significantly in the first half of 2023 as the macroeconomic headwinds caught up with the VC ecosystem

*Seeds by lucasabiaJul 1, 20239:54 am

IF YOU ARE A STARTUPPER IN SEARCH OF A SEED INVESTOR, IT IS WORTH READING (AND USING) THIS BOOK

Something I have learnt by reading “The Art of Startup Fundraising” by Alejandro Cremades.

*Seeds by lucasabiaJun 15, 20239:56 am

Why Startups Are Failing to Raise Cash (WSJ)

VCs have different expectations compared to just a couple of years ago. Traction, revenues and customers are more than ever pivotal to win money today, WSJ’s VC expert Yuliya Chernova argues.

*Bees by lucasabiaJun 14, 20231:53 pm

adidas x GUAP LAUNCH THE SECOND EDITION OF ‘ORIGINALS’, THE INCUBATOR FOR EMERGING CREATIVES

40 participants will be given exclusive access and opportunities across two, six-month projects including mentoring, workshops and live creative briefs.

*Seeds by lucasabiaJun 13, 202310:49 am

Crowdfunding keeps growing in the EU as the ECSPR Approved Platforms Got to 30

Good news for the European entrepreneurship ecosystem.

*Bees by lucasabiaJun 3, 202311:24 pm

AN INCUBATOR TO SUPPORT ETHNIC MINORITY-OWNED FASHION BRANDS LANDED IN LONDON

Thanks to a partnership between the (Fashion) Minority Report and ASOS.

*Seeds by lucasabiaApr 5, 202312:02 pm

VC for the masses?

A VC and an equity crowdfunding platform partner up: could be this a signal of a paradigm shift?

*Seeds by lucasabiaMar 25, 202311:49 am

PEPSICO COLLABORATE WITH STARTUPS TO CHANGE SKIN

The 7th edition of their accelerator “Greenhouse Program” is now live.

*Seeds by lucasabiaFeb 19, 20233:56 pm

Wefunder land in the EU

“It’s now a race between the US and UK platforms,” Nick Tommarello, Wefunder’s CEO claims.

*Seeds by lucasabiaNov 30, 20228:59 pm

SMEs: EUROPEAN Equity Crowdfunding market is consolidating

But some countries are lagging behind.

*Seeds by lucasabiaOct 1, 20222:05 pm

FEMALE INVESTORS FUEL JOB CREATION IN THE UK

New study reveals investments worth £2 billion made by female angels helping to create 10,000 UK jobs.

*Seeds by lucasabiaSep 25, 20224:35 pm

TWO MINUTES

*Seeds by lucasabiaSep 1, 20222:40 pm

REPUBLIC LANDS IN EUROPE IN AN EFFORT TO BUILD A GLOBAL RETAIL INVESTING GIANT

As the company has closed its deal, the leading equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs has opened a new office in Dublin.

*Seeds by lucasabiaAug 1, 20229:56 am

The venture capital world is in the grip of a silent crash

Only companies with an urgent need for capital have been forced into a full reckoning with reality, the FT reports.

*Seeds by lucasabiaJul 3, 202210:25 pm

This year looks poised to be monumental for equity crowdfunding, which entails raising capital through specific filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, from a mix of investors that don’t have to be accredited. Over the past few years, equity crowdfunding has shed much of the stigma. But with the current fundraising climate, it is getting ready for a field day. (TechCrunch)