Crowd Capital Ventures

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.

FinMkt, Inc. offers technology and market data solutions tailored for the crowdfunded securities and peer lending sectors. The company functions as a centralized hub, providing real-time market data aggregated from various platforms globally. Its services include the CrowdFinance data platform and CrowdWatch market data platform, along with NowStreetWire, which serves as an educational resource for the crowdfinance industry, covering topics such as crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending. FinMkt also provides platform licensing solutions and consulting services for clients needing advanced crowdfinance portal technology. Initially focused on point-of-sale financing in sectors like home improvement and healthcare, FinMkt enables financial institutions and merchants to effectively access point-of-sale lending through a comprehensive system that includes borrower sourcing, underwriting, and payment delivery. The company, founded in 2010 and based in Brooklyn, New York, was previously known as GoodWorldCreations LLC before rebranding in 2012.

OfferBoard is an equity securities private placement platform established in 2013, based in Houston, Texas. It focuses on small and emerging companies seeking to raise capital while connecting sophisticated investors with opportunities in the private securities market. Drawing on the expertise and reputation of the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board, OfferBoard facilitates access to premium securities offerings, enabling investors to diversify their portfolios. The platform has served a diverse range of industries, including energy, healthcare, and technology, and has also acted as a crowdfunding agent for various clients. In February 2017, OfferBoard was acquired by Entoro Group, further enhancing its capabilities in capital raising and facilitating mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.