ISQ Crowdfunding Blog

Welcome to our crowdfunding blog where we share our knowledge and top tips, our clients’ success stories and industry news.

How to write a good elevator pitch Dec 06, 2021

If someone asks what your business is about, does it roll off your tongue? Do you have your elevator pitch to help you accurately nail down and...

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10 of the environmentally sustainable campaigns we’ve supported Nov 04, 2021

At ISQ we’re passionate about doing our bit to make the world a better place, which is why we’re in the process of signing up with...

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What is direct investment? Nov 02, 2021

Let’s get the slightly confusing piece out of the way first; what does direct investment mean? 

There are two quite different meanings....

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Case study: They've BAREly scratched the fundraising surface...! Oct 21, 2021

When co-founders Alex & Phil met at a dating industry conference, they realised there was a gap in the market for an app for singles who...

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Case study: An out of this world campaign 🌎 🚀 Sep 22, 2021

‘With a vision to help make space more available by letting everyday investors join our journey, crowdfunding felt the natural route for our...

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Case study: A jolly good dooo Aug 23, 2021

dooo is an all inclusive platform for on-demand haircuts, enabling people to get a stylist sent to their home. Founder Jess Palfrey from Bristol...

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Quit speeding! When is the best time to film a crowdfunding video Jul 29, 2021

You don’t order your dessert when you arrive at a restaurant (unless you’re at a backwards dinner party - they’re a thing, trust...

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Why fund my business from a crowd? Jul 01, 2021

Think of the exposure and marketing benefits

Free PR! The momentum from a successful crowdfunding raise can attract future funding and business...

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"I’m crowdfunding for the business I formed yesterday" May 26, 2021

That may be just a tad optimistic; so is there a ‘too early’ to be considered when looking into crowdfunding? The immediate answer may...

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Case study: Delivr-ing a great campaign on CrowdCube May 18, 2021

Have You Ever Ordered Something And Wished You Could Get It Immediately?

DelivrMe Is a new delivery app that makes it easy,...

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Camera on or Camera off, that is the question! May 05, 2021

Have You Ever Lied And Said Your Laptop Camera Doesn’t Work When In Fact You Just Don’t Want To Be On Camera?

During the last year of...

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Case study: A successful Voyage(r) on Seedrs Apr 08, 2021

With the UK’s CBD market expected to be £1 billion by 2025, it’s no surprise that Voyager CBD, founded just last year by...

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