The founder of Madrid-based mobile app Wave guides Business Advice readers through his experiences using equity-based crowdfunding to scale his startup. more»

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»

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»

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»

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»

In his latest blog post for Business Advice, Crowdcube CEO Darren Westlake discusses what startup owners should focus on when managing accelerated growth. more»

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»

Obtaining a loan continues to be a struggle for many small business leaders, with 14 per cent revealing that a lack of capital results in failed loan applications. more»

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»

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»