What is Seedrs?
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in London, Seedrs operates as an online platform facilitating equity crowdfunding, offering individuals opportunities to invest in a diverse range of businesses. The company has positioned itself as a key player in democratizing investment by providing access to private market opportunities.
How much funding has Seedrs raised?
Seedrs has raised a total of $35M across 5 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$2M
Private Equity
$4.2M
Series A
$15.6M
Private Equity
$5.2M
Angel/Seed
$8M
Angel/Seed (2012): $2M with participation from Draper Fisher Jurvetson, AngelLabs, and Digital Prophets
Private Equity (2014): $4.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2015): $15.6M supported by Woodford Patient Capital Trust plc and Augmentum Capital
Private Equity (2017): $5.2M featuring Woodford Investment Management and Omnis Income and Growth Fund
Angel/Seed (2017): $8M, investors not publicly disclosed
Key Investors in Seedrs
Draper Fisher Jurvetson
Draper Fisher Jurvetson is a venture capital firm known for backing transformative technology companies, with a global network and a mission to support extraordinary entrepreneurs.
Augmentum Capital
Augmentum Capital is the UK's only publicly listed investment company focused on fast-growing fintech businesses across the UK and Europe, providing patient capital.
Woodford Investment Management
Woodford Investment Management is a financial services firm that has managed various investment funds, including those focused on equity and patient capital.
What's next for Seedrs?
The substantial enterprise-level funding Seedrs has attracted indicates a strategic phase of scaling and expansion. This capital infusion is likely to be directed towards enhancing its platform technology, broadening its investor and company base, and potentially exploring new market opportunities within the burgeoning fintech and alternative investment landscape. The company's continued access to significant investment suggests strong investor confidence in its business model and future prospects.
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