FinTech Alliance partners with Seedrs
Government-backed business forum the FinTech Alliance has announced a partnership with equity fundraising platform Seedrs.
The partnership will allow FinTech Alliance to connect community companies looking to raise capital with Seedrs.
Once connected, the Seedrs team will assist them through the onboarding process, helping them set up a campaign on their platform.
FinTech Alliance will continue to support the businesses by enabling them to set up a microsite, publicise their campaign, and connect with other founders and potential investors.
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Seedrs enables individuals to invest in start-ups, growth companies, and top venture capital funds, as well as enabling entrepreneurs in all sectors to raise capital from their communities, angels, and institutional investors.
Since its launch in 2012, Seedrs has funded more than 1,800 deals, with more than £2.3bn 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 fundraise on the platform, alongside other firms such as Sourced, Loanpad and EstateGuru.
Seedrs was recently acquired by US private investment firm Republic, and is now part of the largest private investing 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 of the FinTech Alliance Hubs.
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“We are delighted to be working with the team at Seedrs to help fintechs launch impactful crowdfunding campaigns,” said FinTech Alliance community manager Louis Williams.
“The partnership will enable us to support fintechs in looking at all the fundraising options available and finding what’s right for them – while those who choose to raise on the Seedrs platform will be supported by all the wraparound services FinTech Alliance offers, including insights on fundraising and support for their campaign.”
“At Seedrs we recognise 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 FinTech Alliance will allow us to help propel the financial technology businesses that are building the products and services that will shape the world of tomorrow. Who knows, we might be about to find the next Revolut!”
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