Need help raising investment for your startup? Along with TechSpark, Engine Shed and more big South-West brands, we’ve partnered with IdeaSquares to launch Crowd10 – an IdeaSquares initiative, fuelled by Invest Bristol and Bath, helping 10 early-stage startups in Bristol, Bath and the South-West to launch equity crowdfunding campaigns.
The first 15-20 applicants that pass IdeaSquares’ initial consultation will be invited to ‘the campaign stage’ where they will be immediately supported towards launching an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, including 1 to 1 support from IdeaSquares, legal support from TLT, a full multi-channel marketing plan, a 1 to 1 session with Shooting Star PR and much more.
During May, 10 of the campaign stage companies will be selected as Crowd10 finalists and will receive full support throughout the duration of the process and the opportunity to pitch to a room full of investors at a live pitching event in Bristol.
Founder of IdeaSquares, Kirsty Ranger says:
“Equity crowdfunding is an increasingly popular method of funding for startups. Crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs to harness the power of their own network by giving their friends, family members, customers and suppliers the opportunity to become part of the future of their business. A successful crowdfunding campaign has the potential to provide businesses with a new crowd of brand ambassadors and supporters.
“Crowdcube is one of the UK’s leading Equity crowdfunding platforms, responsible for over £100m of funding into UK startups. Born out of the South West with headquarters in Exeter, we couldn’t think of a better platform to partner with for this programme.
“With the support of some major South West brands and networks, we want to shine a light on 10 of the most exciting startup investment opportunities in the South West by helping them to launch equity crowdfunding campaigns this June. If you’re a South West startup seeking up to £150k of equity funding to make significant progress with your business, then apply now. We’re looking forward to working with you.”
The application processing fee for Crowd10 South West is £10, and, if invited onto the campaign stage, the cost to each startup is just £150, which includes access to training for up to 3 members of your team.
Apply at crowd10sw.ideasquares.com.
If you have any questions about applications, email crowd10@ideasquares.com.
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