Crowdcube, the world’s first and largest equity crowdfunding platform, has had its strongest quarter ever in Q2 2018. The unprecedented 58 businesses securing finance on the platform (Q2 2017: 318 businesses) led to a record £47.4 million invested and took the total pledged on the platform to over £490 million.

Revenues of £1.46 million were up 43% on Q2 2017. Coming after a record Q1, this takes H1 revenue to £2.67 million, up 32% on H1 2017. This rapid revenue growth was achieved while maintaining costs at 2017 levels.