Crowdcube

Overview

Founded in 2011 by Darren Westlake and Luke Lang, this British equity crowdfunding platform is headquartered in London and is dedicated to democratizing investment. It enables individuals to invest in startups and high-growth businesses—lowering traditional barriers to angel investing and supporting the growth of innovative companies.

The platform serves as a digital marketplace where entrepreneurs raise capital by offering equity stakes to a diverse investor base, from novices to professionals. Having raised more than £1.2 billion across over 1,300 completed deals, it has helped brands like BrewDog and Monzo. Strong emphasis is placed on community-driven funding and compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority, fostering a vibrant investment community exceeding 1.7 million members.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +44 783 475 7780
• Website: crowdcube.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/crowdcube-limited

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Equity crowdfunding for startups and high-growth businesses
• Investment opportunities for individuals and professionals
• Community-backed fundraising and investor protection
• Support for innovative and early-stage companies
• Regulatory compliance and financial technology development
• Alternative finance solutions and market growth
• Entrepreneur support and customer engagement
• Digital investment platform and transaction processing

Technologies Used

• AI
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• Gmail
• Google Apps
• MailChimp SPF
• Mailchimp Mandrill
• Microsoft Office 365
• React Redux
• Salesforce
• Segment.io
• Stripe
• Zendesk

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Semper
• Supdate