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This week we've launched an unbelievable FIFTEEN new investment opportunities on the platform. From micromobility and lithium mining to hot chocolate and biscuits, we've got a full range of investments to consider for your portfolio. Take a look at the fresh opportunities (and our risk warning) below 👇 - - 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

September marks the 30th anniversary of the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). Since 1994, the EIS has played a pivotal role in fueling innovation, job creation, and economic growth across the UK. With over £32 billion invested in 56,000+ startups, this scheme has empowered founders and investors alike to grow the startup environment. We’ve seen firsthand how powerful the impact of EIS is when it comes to fundraising: 💪 1,300+ EIS-eligible investment rounds have been run on our platform.  👀 Through these rounds, we have raised over £600m with EIS-eligible businesses. 🙌 Which has enabled 260,000 investors the opportunity to claim EIS tax relief. To further this celebration the government has extended the scheme until 2035. This is a big milestone for our community of founders and investors. Enterprise Investment Scheme Association (EISA) - we think you might like this one...

🍫 Chocolate is HOT on the platform this morning 🍫 Knoops opened to their Early Access audience this morning and they’ve already raised over £700k (200% of their goal) from more than 500 investors and counting. Their CEO William Gordon-Harris recently spoke to Sky News about the beginning of the chocolate revolution, Knoops’ expansion plans, and the scalability of the business. “Dark hot chocolate has got a huge amount of antioxidants and other health properties…30 years ago we were at the birth of a coffee revolution…that whole revolution took place because of the coffee operators creating the category…Jens Knoop has discovered this [hot chocolate] as a completely new category, or rather reawakening a category that has been dormant for a really long time” “We’ve had a terrific response from the landlords, they see us as a huge benefit to their estate. We’ve got the systems in place, we set this business up from the very beginning to scale.” If you’re considering investing, please read our risk warning 👇 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

“My ambition is to build a business bigger than Dyson.” To date Pure Electric has sold 295k+ e-scooters worldwide. And, as they prepare for their third raise with us, founder Adam Norris (yes, that Norris! 🏎️ 🏎️) sat down with The Times to talk about his business. As privately owned e-scooters have been legalised for road use in many countries, Norris plans to revolutionise urban transport and tackle pollution. In fact, Pure Electric is now developing new models and expanding into new markets, helping to transform how we move. 🛴🌍 The company aims to revolutionise urban mobility, cutting pollution and congestion. Their customers range from nurses who, rather than walking home in the middle of the night, have bought a scooter instead, to people working in motorsports and horse-riding events needing to zoom around vast paddocks. Their Early Access campaign is now live. Why not check it out? 👀   - - 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

Cowboy, the award-winning e-bike company, is back on Crowdcube. Since becoming a certified B-Corp in 2022, Cowboy has won numerous accolades, including being named one of TIME’s best inventions of 2022 and receiving the Red Dot ‘Best of the Best’ award three times. 🚴♂️ With a passionate community of riders who have collectively logged over 150 million km, Cowboy offers an eco-friendly and practical alternative to car travel. If you're interested in joining the adventure alongside their existing 5000 investors, this is your chance. Invest in a company that is driving innovation and sustainability, and help shape a greener, healthier future for all. Last week our Co-CEO Matt Cooper and Guylain Marino had the opportunity to do a test ride at their parisian showroom. The smiles on their faces say it all! 😄 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

At Crowdcube, we're constantly enhancing our platform to better serve our growing community of investors and founders. Here are some of our latest updates: 💪 Back Office Improvements: We've invested in automation and system upgrades to accelerate fundraising. Enhanced pitch tracking, a new inbound lead form, and better communication tools are driving faster investment opportunities. 💪 Security Enhancements: We're boosting platform security with increased adoption of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). 💪 Help Centre & Marketing Preferences: Our refreshed Help Centre now offers improved search and navigation, while revamped marketing preferences make subscription management easier. 💪 Portfolio 2.0: We've launched Portfolio 2.0, offering a more detailed and organised view of your investments, with breakdowns by company, share price, and tax relief info. 💪 European Expansion: Our European investor base continues to grow, supported by localised websites, easier onboarding, and translated communications.

As we dive into September, we're thrilled to bring you TWELVE investment opportunities to consider for your portfolio. Whether you’re looking to double down or diversify, take a look at this week’s New Investment Opportunities 👇 Disco lets you discover and share music with friends, bringing back the joy of finding new tunes together. Pro Espresso has sold over 3,200 machines to date and, with backing from our supplier Rocket Milano S.R.L, has launched Club Espresso to reinvent home coffee. SYOUX ASSURANCES aims to transform the health insurance sector by providing a flexible and advantageous solution. ARK/8 is a luxury streetwear brand which aims to merge elevated fashion with pop culture. Hexigone Inhibitors aims to revolutionise the coatings industry by enhancing the lifespan of metal assets through Intelli-ion®, a high-performance corrosion inhibitor. Zèta has set out on a mission to create a new alternative to traditional trainers by placing innovation, comfort, and sustainability at the heart of every product. Crafting a healthier future from Hackney, Agua de Madre introduces health-focused Water Kefir. The mission at Bleen is to transform garden maintenance and dog care with innovative, simple, and eco-friendly solutions. Goodness Group Global's mission is to create positive change with functional drinks brands that taste good & do good. Little Guest selects the best luxury hotels worldwide that are child-friendly, negotiates unbeatable rates and exclusive benefits. Materials Market is democratising the building materials supply chain through its groundbreaking digital marketplace. - - 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

🍫A real life Willy Wonka experience… Crowdcube's sweet tooth came out as the team visited Knoops in Chelsea. We were so pleased to be invited for a chocolate-tasting session, and we certainly left with enhanced flavour palettes. We were guided on a chocolate journey by the founder,  Jens Knoop, of 21 flavours and nine different milks. There is a flavour to satisfy everyone's palete. Jens explained the journey of making the perfect chocolate drink, from visiting his suppliers around the globe to his very own  'Knoopology' technique for experimenting with flavours And it’s not just about great tasting chocolate. Knoops is built around some great values and their mission is to: 🍫 Focus on the next customer that walks through the door 🍫 Improve their experience and flavour  🍫 Take responsibility for their sustainability 🍫 Create a worry-free environment Knoops is joining the platform for its first raise this September as it looks to expand its stores in the UK and grow its international presence. We can vouch for the tastiness of its hot chocolate. If you want to be part of the Knoops family, follow this link to sign up for early access: https://bit.ly/3AYso0x - - 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

It's the return of the crowdfunding OG and his new music venture—Disco🪩 By setting up Crowdcube our co-founder, Darren Westlake, revolutionised funding for growth businesses. To date our platform has helped over 1,300 businesses raise nearly £2 billion! His idea pioneered a new way for early stage companies to raise capital that created a global movement. Now Darren is turning the d̶e̶c̶k̶s̶ tables with his first raise for his new venture—a social media platform aiming to transform how we discover music. Think of it as an "Instagram for music" that makes finding your next favourite artist simple and fun. They’re launching today and have already hit the headlines with coverage in the likes of CityAM and Forbes: CityAM 💬“Our goal is to have our users build and invest in the platform. When an investor is also a user, they’re not just financially involved—they’re enthusiastic advocates who help spread the word.” Forbes 💬“Many of us have grown up sharing mix tapes of our favourite artists with friends, but that requires time and effort. This way, people don’t have to do anything – they’re continuously sharing what they like.” Disco is already overfunding (114% and counting!) Don’t miss the opportunity to join 100+ other investors. 🎶If that sounds like music to your ears learn more here: https://bit.ly/4gwjKH8 - - 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

Plum is an award-winning app with a mission to help their customers’ money for life. They’ve already helped over 2 million users to save, invest and budget via automation. Plum has raised with us 3 times, building a community of over 16k investors and raising over £10m. This campaign analysis highlights their latest raise in June. Here are some key takeaways: 💜 Plum broke crowdfunding records with the highest number of investors in 2024 on our platform. Their raise ended with 5,357 investors, but that journey started with 87k campaign views, which lead to to 46k followers and early access sign-ups. 💜 72% of Plum’s investors were retail investors and 30% of investors were female compared to the industry average of 18%. Raising on crowdcube opens your company up to a diverse portfolio of investors. 💜 35-44 year olds were a key demographic for Plum’s raise driving over £900k of investment, but older investors generally invested more per person.