Solar becomes the latest industry to turn to crowdfunding
By Alex Wood, Editor, Tech City News
We’ve covered crowdfunding extensively over the past year, with some predicting the industry could raise up to £15bn of funding for growing businesses over the next 3 years.
Solar panels, but not as you’ve seen them before
In 2013, we’ve seen campaigns for investigative journalism, a startup incubator on a London bus and even Gorilla conservation as an alternative way to raise funds.
Now a British solar panel firm has become the latest to run a campaign on Crowdcube, an equity crowdfunding platform, smashing their £100,000 goal in less than 10 days.
Solarmass’ pitch has received pledges from 96 investors, offering out 11.96% equity. Investments in the company are also eligible for EIS and SEIS tax relief.
Crowdfunding PR, Social Media & Marketing Campaigns 