When you invest in equity you buy a percentage or share of a business in the hope that the value of that company will increase over time. Hopefully the business you have backed goes on to make an ‘exit’ at a higher value than when you invested, and you will get a return on your investment and make a profit. Please be aware, investments of this nature carry risks to your capital.
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Step one: join the crowd
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Joining Crowdcube is free, takes less than 60 seconds and carries no obligation to invest. You are required to take a short quiz to make sure you understand the risks of investing. Once you’ve joined you’ll be able to view all the details for businesses seeking investment on the platform, including pitch videos, discussion boards and key documentation.
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Step two: find your inspiration
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As a Crowdcube member you can review all the details for current investment opportunities, including the idea, market, team, financial snapshot, any rewards offered and how each business hopes to deliver a return for investors. You can also ask for further information or interact directly with entrepreneurs using our discussion boards.
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Step three: invest from just £10
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When you find a business you like you can invest directly through the pitch page. Simply enter the amount that you wish to invest, which can be anything from £10 to the full amount that the business is seeking to raise, click ‘invest’ and that’s it you’ve made an investment!
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Step four: we’ll sort the paperwork
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Once the pitch is closed to further investment, we will be working in the background running anti-money laundering (AML) checks on all investors. Just so you know, they have nothing to do with credit checks. We will send you copies of proposed Articles of Association for the business and provide a cooling off period (via an email that we call the ‘7 day email’) to review your investment. Following this all investments will be legally binding and we will be able to process your payment.
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Step five: you’ll receive your share certificate
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Congratulations - your investment is complete! Approximately 5-10 working days after the payment for your investment has been processed, we will issue your share certificate on behalf of the business. If you and the company qualifies, we’ll also handle any EIS/SEIS forms and send them out to you as soon as they are completed.
