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📊What do current inflation levels mean for founders? In June, UK inflation remained at the Bank of England's target rate of 2%, indicating economic stability. This stability in inflation keeps borrowing costs manageable for businesses, maintaining investment returns and preserving startup profit margins. Consumers retain their purchasing power, benefiting businesses and making them more appealing to investors. In our opinion, investors are likely to maintain a balanced risk appetite, continuing to favour diverse investments, including equity crowdfunding rounds. Predictable inflation helps maintain fair valuations for startups and leads to more reliable future earnings projections, enhancing investor confidence. With fewer inflationary pressures, investor participation in equity crowdfunding remains robust, encouraging ongoing innovation and presenting exciting opportunities.

From the latest fitness trend to sustainable technology… It's time to meet our new arrivals. Check them out below ⬇️ Aura is digitising and simplifying funerals across the UK. We’re aiming to disrupt the fragmented £3.1bn market with a blend of digital planning tools, artificial intelligence and logistics operations. BLOK aims to redefine the way we workout with award-winning studios that empower people to move. At the FullyCharged.SHOW & Everything Electric, their mission is to switch millions of people to cleaner vehicles and home technologies. They do this by creating compelling content (digital and video) and exciting events for a growing global audience. - - Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more: bit.ly/3u8ZTH0

The London team left the office… We were so happy to be invited to join BLOK at their Shoreditch studio for a reformer pilates class! Let’s just say we will stick to being crowdfunding experts… BLOK is back for a fourth raise with us and have built a community of over 1.7k investors! They are now preparing to open 4 more prime London sites! - -  Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more: bit.ly/3u8ZTH0

Is equity crowdfunding right for your business? Well, it’s time to find out… We’re stating the obvious here, but fundraising is not easy. So we want to help founders REALLY understand what funding route is right for them. Our new blog gives you everything you need to know to decide whether equity crowdfunding is the right strategy to fuel your business’ growth. We cover: ✅ Financial status ✅ Your community ✅ Assessing your business model ✅ Legal and regulatory considerations ✅ And much more! If you’re a founder navigating the fundraising landscape, this is a must read, so head over to our blog now: https://lnkd.in/eAtg9h_6

“I felt like it was a company I could relate to” We asked our community what their favourite investment with Crowdcube was… Check out below to see why these were some of our investors favourites👇

After serial entrepreneur and crowdfunder James Watt launched Social Tip, we couldn’t resist a deep dive into their successful raise. The key takeaways from this campaign analysis: 1️⃣ Social Tip ended with 1,327 investors, but that journey started with 22.3k campaign views, which led to 5.3k campaign followers and early access sign ups. The journey from interested individual to passionate co-owner is built from little steps, not one giant leap. 2️⃣ Investor interaction is key to driving a campaign forward. Social Tip posted 6 updates during their campaign which led to over 80 investor comments. Successful crowdfunding campaigns are interactive and drive dialogue with potential investors. 3️⃣ 35–44 year olds were a key demographic for Social Tip’s raise, driving over £600k of investment towards the campaign, but older investors generally invested more per person than their younger counterparts.

What’s a Monday morning without an early access post? Check it out ⬇️ Tricot is a cashmere brand offering high-quality knitwear, crafted in Italy. - - Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more: bit.ly/3u8ZTH0

What an honour to see Crowdcube recognised in CNBC's World Top 250 Fintech Companies for 2024! 🌍✨We are one of only 30 UK companies on the list! We're proud to be alongside some of our Funded Companies, including Mintos, Monzo Bank and Revolut. A huge thank you to our team, community of investors, and founders who trust us to bring their dreams to life. Together, we're shaping the future of financial services! 🧡

Our Thursday morning line-up⚽ for New Investment Opportunities…🧡 Isle of Barra Distillers Ltd is based in the windswept Outer Hebrides, on the remote Isle of Barra, join them on their journey to expand the Island Distillery and begin work on their new purpose built Single Malt Whisky & Gin Distillery. Limatech 's mission is to transform the world of aviation through environmentally friendly, high-performance LFP lithium batteries for aerospace applications. Lough Mask Distillery is a craft Irish spirit distillery driven by a passion for quality, innovation and tradition. Nestled between Maumtrasna foothills and Loch Measc shores, it draws inspiration from the rugged beauty, local botanicals and pure lake water. - - Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 minutes to learn more: bit.ly/3u8ZTH0

“No one wants to turn up at the pub post-round and look like they've just stepped off the fairway” a sentence that inspired the venture of two co-founders to build their company Manors Golf Apparel. As part of our Crowdcube success story series, it was an absolute pleasure to speak with their co-founder Jojo Regan. We spoke all about: ⛳Branding Challenges  ⛳Growing Awareness  ⛳Events for Growth  ⛳And much more… Check out the full conversation below ⬇️ - - What inspired you to start your business? 💬“My co-founder and I felt disillusioned by the options that young golfers had when it came to buying golf apparel. We wanted to build a range that appealed to a younger audience and had genuine on-and-off the course appeal - no one wants to turn up at the pub post-round and look like they've just stepped off the fairway. MANORS was our outlet to express how we wanted to dress on the course; focusing on comfort, looser fitting garments and more of a lifestyle approach to the aesthetic.” What was a significant challenge you faced when launching your startup? How did you overcome it? 💬“A big learning curve is in manufacturing. Getting capacity at a good facility is difficult because they are in high demand. Added to this, smaller companies are not going to produce a huge number of units. So you've got to find partners who believe in your brand and idea and want to grow with you. Outside of manufacturing, growing awareness is also difficult. Getting cut through in an overcrowded space and finding new customers can be expensive.” How has community played a part in your business's growth? 💬“As a golf brand, rooted in the sport, events and activities have been a key part of our growth. It's a fantastic way to bring people together and enjoy meeting like minded people.” What advice would you give to others looking to build a community around their product or service? 💬“Do it with authenticity and over invest - make sure your events are the best possible quality as word travels fast.. a good event can be a game changer as people will want to be part of the next one.” Looking back on your crowdfunding experience, what advice would you offer to other founders who are considering this funding approach? 💬“Take your time, approach the conversation as early in your funding process as possible. Work hard on the outreach and know that anyone could become an investor and you never know where you find the next one. Trust the process - it is very rewarding but hard work!”