James Tuckett, CEO of investUP, has claimed 2015 is a "watershed" year for crowdfunding in the UK because: the industry is receiving support and recognition from the British government, the impact of the Innovative Finance ISA is "massive", and crowdfunding globally is seeing massive growth. The ICO said it had received more than £1bn worth of funding since its launch last year, with over half coming through ICOs or token sales. " really being "anything but alternative".
James Tuckett, CEO of investUP, has claimed 2015 is a "watershed" year for crowdfunding in the UK because: the industry is receiving support and recognition from the British government, the impact of the Innovative Finance ISA is "massive", and crowdfunding globally is seeing massive growth. Tuckett believes that by 2020 crowdfunding will be mainstream, with what is currently called "alternative finance" really being "anything but alternative".