Crowdfunding

Welcome to the world of the Armchair Dragons

Crowd funding gives entrepreneurs and business people a brilliant new way to raise business finance by tapping into a ‘crowd’ of like minded trendsetters willing to invest amounts of cash in exchange for rewards and a stake in their business. Crowd funding is attractive to investors who have never backed a business before and larger, more traditional serial investors alike.

It’s really no different to co-operatives or charities that have been around for years. Crucially though, crowdfunding has been made much easier by the internet, online micro-payment systems and social networking. Crowdfunding can not only be used to raise money but also gain feedback and publicise an idea, project or business.

The Growth Academy will mentor you through the process by ensuring you, your business plan and your pitch are completely investor ready.

Crowdfunding is the next generation of business investment whereby many investors or budding dragons can invest small amounts in a person, company, product or idea.

As an affiliate partner of the highly successful Crowdcube (£2m raised since 2010), the Growth Academy offers entrepreneurs high-level support and guidance on building brand advocates; social capital; social proof and pre-buyers through their crowdfunding platform.

 

CURRENT CROWD FUNDING PROJECTS

VIP Smiles - VIP Smiles will be the first national brand for Cosmetic Dentistry in UK.

Backed by top clinical dental professionals and supported by high profile celebrities VIP Smiles offers you a unique chance to get involved in an exciting yet low risk investment opportunity.

You can find more information and get involved with VIP Smiles here - http://www.crowdcube.com/investment/vip-smiles-10506

 

 

 

BUYDARLO - A crowdfunding project to raise £750,000 to enable Darlington FC to be bought by the fans and community.

On January 3rd 2012 Darlington Football Club was placed in administration and without a viable buyer emerging the the club faced liquidation.

The football community is faced with the loss of a club formed in 1883 and over 129 years of history.

However, the administrator has agreed to give the football community and the town of Darlington the chance to buy and preserve a piece of football heritage.

With the help of fans, business and the community we aim to turn Darlington F.C. 1883 into a progressive football club.

You can find more information and get involved with BuyDarlo here - http://www.crowdcube.com/investment/darlington-fc-10530