Venture Capital Guides
Guides to the venture capital ecosystem — funding stages, fund structures, evaluation frameworks, and access routes for individual investors.
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Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs)
Republic Europe, formerly Seedrs, is one of the UK and Europe's most established equity crowdfunding platforms. Founded in 2012 by Jeff Lynn and Carlos Silva, the platform rebranded in July 2024 following its acquisition by US-based Republic. It has facilitated over £2.9 billion in investment across 2,000+ deals and operates a secondary market for trading startup shares, live since 2017. The platform is FCA-authorised via Seedrs Limited.
Crowdcube
UK-based equity crowdfunding platform founded in 2011 by Darren Westlake and Luke Lang. Over €1.5 billion facilitated for 1,300+ businesses, with a community of 1.7 million members. Notable raises include BrewDog, Monzo and Revolut.
Crowd2Fund
Debt and equity crowdfunding for established SMEs. Focus on companies with revenue and trading history.
Growthdeck
Private investor network for EIS/SEIS qualifying startups. Curated deal flow with co-investment alongside angel investors.
Envestors
Early-stage investment ecosystem connecting startups with angels and VCs. Focus on high-growth technology companies.
QVentures
Members-only private investment club for sophisticated investors. High-quality deal flow with thorough due diligence.