What’s next for crowdfunding in 2017?
In the world of crowdfunding, where we ended 2015 with two exits and multiple returns for investors, 2016 continued the trend with a third exit in just 12 months. more»
Expert: Darren Westlake
Darren Westlake is the co-founder and CEO of Crowdcube, an online platform that enables startup, early and growth-stage businesses, from a range of sectors, to raise finance with the added benefit of being backed by the crowd.
Articles by Darren Westlake
What are the SEIS and EIS startup tax breaks?
It was the first Autumn Statement under Theresa May’s leadership, and for Philip Hammond, the first opportunity to outline the government’s priorities for startup tax breaks since the Brexit vote in June. more»
Expanding your business despite Brexit uncertainty
Brexit uncertainty has left some investors unconfident about backing British firms in 2016. But, for Luke Lang, Darren Westlake's Crowdcube co-founder, it should be business as usual. more»
The growth opportunities out there for fintech startups
Fintech is yet another example of great British startups and innovators not just leading the way, but also disrupting the natural order of things in financial services. more»
Managing accelerated startup growth
In his latest blog post for Business Advice, Crowdcube CEO Darren Westlake discusses what startup owners should focus on when managing accelerated growth. more»
What steps should startup founders take before a first-time investment?
Going through the process of raising investment for the first time can be an anxious period for any small business owner. Here, Crowdcube CEO Darren Westlake tells startup founders what to consider. more»
When passion inspires you to set up a business, can it sustain you?
In his latest column for Business Advice, equity specialist and Crowdcube CEO Darren Westlake reveals his joy for building and selling businesses, and asks if passion alone can sustain entrepreneurs as startups grow. more»
Don’t keep investors in the dark, they might be crucial to future success
Investors are your business's lifeblood and you spend a good deal of time and effort wooing them. In his latest column for Business Advice, Crowdcube co-founder and CEO Darren Westlake discusses what makes a good investor relations strategy and why they’re important. more»
Debunking some crowdfunding myths that just aren’t true
Crowdcube CEO Darren Westlake has seen the increasing popularity of crowdfunding mired by a lack of clarity around how the process works. In his latest column for Business Advice, he attempts to debunk a few common crowdfunding misconceptions. more»
Building a team to take you from startup to growth
Writing for Business Advice, CEO and co-founder of Crowdcube, Darren Westlake looks at the recruitment considerations startups need to make to build a strong and productive team of staff. more»
