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Competition watchdog should not be in business of picking winners or insulating UK companies from foreign ownership
Investing platform Republic plans a push into Europe following changes to EU crowdfunding rules
Crowdfunding platform’s tie-up with rival Crowdcube was blocked by CMA
CMA fears Crowdcube and Seedrs tie-up would result in higher fees and less innovation
Chains offer free food and high returns to persuade customers to back financing
How young people are piling their savings into start-ups in search of business ‘unicorns’
Seedrs founder on how investing in fast-growth companies helps reduce the wealth gap
Platform Seedrs is first to launch a restricted secondary market
Changes ‘a government endorsement for private investors’
Smaller platforms likely to struggle to gain investment
Companies with venture capital background believe move would protect inexperienced investors
Mid-sized companies raise millions but pitfalls remain
Investment will enable crowdfunding platform to expand in US and bolster presence in UK and Europe
Market leader rejects accusations of exposing amateur investors to risks they may not appreciate
Crowdfunding is gathering pace as a source of finance for start-ups
Investors put further £40m into fledgling sector this year despite watchdog’s warning
Chapel Down raises £3.95m despite frothy valuation
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