British crowdfunding platform, Seedrs, has confirmed that it will launch in America after the US Government passed a new law yesterday that makes it legal for anyone, not just accredited investors, to back equity crowdfunding campaigns in return for equity. The UK government is currently considering whether or not to allow crowdfunded startups and businesses to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO). Seedrs stated in a press release yesterday that it will launch a beta version of its platform in the US “within weeks.” Over 270 deals have been funded on Seedrs to date, with businesses raising a combined £3.5m on average each month.
British crowdfunding platform, Seedrs, has confirmed that it will launch in America after the US Government passed a new law yesterday that makes it legal for anyone, not just accredited investors, to back equity crowdfunding campaigns in return for equity. Seedrs allows anyone to invest as little as £10 in businesses in return for a stake of that company. Seedrs stated in a press release yesterday that it will launch a beta version of its platform in the US “within weeks.” Over 270 deals have been funded on Seedrs to date, with businesses raising a combined £3.5m on average each month.