Crowdcube and Seedrs, two equity crowdfunding platforms based in the UK, have agreed to merge to become “one of the world’s largest private equity marketplaces.”
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October 5, 2020
Crowdfunding platforms Crowdcube and Seedrs agree to merge
Crowdcube will acquire Seeders, with Crowdcube’s shareholders owning 60% of the combined business.
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