FinTech Alliance partners with Seedrs
Government-backed business forum FinTech Alliance has announced a partnership with equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs.
The partnership will allow the FinTech Alliance to connect community businesses looking to raise capital with Seedrs.
Once connected, the Seedrs team will guide them through the onboarding process and help them set up a campaign on their platform.
The FinTech Alliance will continue to support the businesses by enabling them to set up a microsite, publicize their campaign and connect with other founders and potential investors.
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Seedrs enables individuals to invest in startups, growth companies and top venture capital funds, as well as allowing entrepreneurs in all sectors to raise capital from their communities, angels and institutional investors.
Since launching in 2012, Seedrs has funded more than 1,800 deals, with more than £2.3 billion invested on the platform to date.
A number of peer-to-peer lending platforms have raised money on Seedrs. CrowdProperty is set to embark on its fourth fundraising on the platform, joining other firms such as Sourced, Loanpad and EstateGuru.
Seedrs was recently acquired by the American private investment company Republic, and is now part of the largest private investment platform in the world.
As part of the FinTech Alliance, Seedrs can share its news and insights online and in person, connect with other companies on the platform and access all FinTech Alliance Hubs.
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“We’re excited to work with the team at Seedrs to help fintechs launch effective crowdfunding campaigns,” said FinTech Alliance Community Manager Louis Williams.
“The partnership will enable us to support fintechs in looking at all available fundraising options and finding the right one for them – while those who choose to raise money on the Seedrs platform will be supported by all the comprehensive services the FinTech Alliance offers , including fundraising insights and support for their campaign.”
“At Seedrs, we recognize the power of partnerships and meaningful collaboration to drive innovation across our industry,” added Seedrs Head of Partnerships Emily Fitch-Deeley.
“Over the years we’ve hosted some of the UK’s most disruptive and game-changing fintechs on our platform. This strategic partnership with the FinTech Alliance will allow us to help drive the fintech companies that build the products and services that will shape the world of tomorrow. Who knows , maybe we’re about to find the next Revolut!”
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