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|company_name = Funding Tree
|company_name = Funding Tree
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|company_type = [[Crowdfunding]]
|company_slogan = Crowdfunding, The Smarter Way
|company_slogan = Crowdfunding, The Smarter Way
|foundation = London, UK, 2013
|foundation = 2013
|location = London, UK
|location = [[London, UK]]
|key_people = Dillen Iyavoo (CEO), Meb Ali (co-founder), George Anastasi (Chief Business Development Officer)
|key_people = Dillen Iyavoo (CEO), Meb Ali (co-founder), George Anastasi (Chief Business Development Officer)
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'''Funding Tree''' is an [[Financial_Conduct_Authority|FCA]] regulated online [[crowdfunding]] platform headquartered in London UK.<ref>{{cite web|title=World’s first debt and equity crowdfunding platform launches in UK|url=http://www.business-money.com/announcements/world-s-first-debt-and-equity-crowdfunding-platform-launches-in-uk|website=Business-money.com}}</ref> The website officially launched in August 2014,<ref name=founders>{{cite web|title=Funding Tree Launches Crowdfunding Platform|url=http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/04/36760-funding-tree-launches-crowdfunding-platform/|website=Crowdfundinsider.com}}</ref> becoming the world’s first fully regulated loan and equity-based crowdfunding and peer-to-peer business lending platform.<ref>{{cite web|title=Why alternative forms of finance are becoming popular among small firms|url=http://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2014/sep/05/alternative-finance-small-businesses|website=Theguardian.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Dunsby|first1=Megan|title=New FCA-regulated crowdfunding platform launches for UK small and medium businesses|url=http://startups.co.uk/new-fca-regulated-crowdfunding-platform-launches-for-uk-small-and-medium-businesses/|website=Startups.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Debt and equity crowdfunding platform launches|url=http://crowdfunding.einnews.com/article__detail/218977638?lcode=9UBsgQnTVu0q9LKLDMgwLw%253D%253D|website=Einnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Acknowledge Xc Looks to Funding Tree For New Student Social Media Platform|url=http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/10/51962-acknowledge-xc-looks-funding-tree-new-student-social-media-platform/|website=Crowdfundinsider.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Humble Yorkshire farm ticks all the right boxes on Funding Tree|url=http://www.ukbusinessangelsassociation.org.uk/news/humble-yorkshire-farm-ticks-all-right-boxes-funding-tree|publisher=UK Business Angels Association}}</ref>


==History==
'''Funding Tree''' is an [[Financial_Conduct_Authority|FCA]] regulated<ref> http://startups.co.uk/new-fca-regulated-crowdfunding-platform-launches-for-uk-small-and-medium-businesses/</ref> online [[crowdfunding]] platform headquartered in London UK. The website officially launched in August 2014<ref> http://crowdfunding.einnews.com/article__detail/218977638?lcode=9UBsgQnTVu0q9LKLDMgwLw%253D%253D</ref>, becoming the world’s first fully regulated loan and equity-based crowdfunding and peer-to-peer business lending platform<ref> http://www.business-money.com/announcements/world-s-first-debt-and-equity-crowdfunding-platform-launches-in-uk</ref><ref> http://www.thecsuite.co.uk/CEO/index.php/finance/58-funding-tree-equity-to-debt-454354</ref>. The site enables people to invest in unlisted UK-registered businesses and offers those businesses an alternative to banks.
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Funding Tree was founded in January 2013 by three South London entrepreneurs George Anastasi, Meb Ali and Dillen Iyavoo.<ref name=founders />

===Model===
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Funding Tree is part of the alternative finance industry which is helping to supply SMEs with the monetary means to begin or develop business without the need for a bank. The industry is expected to top £1.74 billion<ref>http://www.nesta.org.uk/publications/understanding-alternative-finance-uk-alternative-finance-industry-report-2014</ref> in 2014.

The platform’s dual model, loan and equity, enables a wide range of businesses<ref>http://www.bullfax.com/?q=node-funding-tree-support-small-community-based-businesses</ref> to apply for funding; from start-ups through to established businesses<ref>http://www.alternativefinanceinfo.co.uk/success-stories/how-a-humble-farm-quickly-grew-an-investor-base-on-funding-tree</ref><ref> http://www.midlandsbusinessnews.co.uk/funding-tree-democratises-crowdfunding-support-small-businesses/</ref>. This is mainly because start-ups can only usually offer equity in return for investment, whereas more established businesses can pitch for loan investment because they have the ability to disclose historical financial data and forecasts to prove that they are capable of making repayments to investors (otherwise known as peer-to-peer business lending).
Typically, a business pitches its funding requirements to Funding Tree, which, after some in-house due diligence, lists suitable businesses on the platform. Once pitches are ‘live’, registered investors of no specific investment pedigree can pool funding together to meet the business’s target amount.
===Founding===
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Funding Tree was founded in January 2013 by three South London entrepreneurs George Anastasi, Meb Ali and Dillen Iyavoo<ref>https://www.fundingtree.co.uk/meet-the-team</ref>. The platform was created to enable businesses to raise capital via equity or loans.

===Growth===
As of December 2014, the business has secured funding for six businesses.<ref>https://www.fundingtree.co.uk</ref>

=== Regulation===


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Funding Tree is part of the alternative finance industry which is helping to supply SMEs with the monetary means to begin or develop business without the need for a bank.<ref>{{cite web|title=Funding Tree to support small community-based businesses|url=http://www.bmmagazine.co.uk/get-funded/deal-focus/funding-tree-democratises-crowdfunding-support-small-community-based-businesses/|website=Bmmagazine.co.uk|publisher=Business Matters}}</ref>
Funding Tree is authorised by the [[Financial Conduct Authority]] (FCA).


As of December 2014, the business has secured funding for six businesses.<ref>{{cite web|title=Funding Tree to support small community-based businesses|url=http://www.bullfax.com/?q=node-funding-tree-support-small-community-based-businesses|website=Bullfax.com}}</ref>
The FCA regulates financial firms which have to pass rigorous tests to gain approval.


== References ==
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Revision as of 09:26, 16 September 2015

Funding Tree
Company typeCrowdfunding
Founded2013
HeadquartersLondon, UK
Key people
Dillen Iyavoo (CEO), Meb Ali (co-founder), George Anastasi (Chief Business Development Officer)
Websitewww.fundingtree.co.uk

Funding Tree is an FCA regulated online crowdfunding platform headquartered in London UK.[1] The website officially launched in August 2014,[2] becoming the world’s first fully regulated loan and equity-based crowdfunding and peer-to-peer business lending platform.[3][4][5][6][7]

History

Funding Tree was founded in January 2013 by three South London entrepreneurs George Anastasi, Meb Ali and Dillen Iyavoo.[2]

Funding Tree is part of the alternative finance industry which is helping to supply SMEs with the monetary means to begin or develop business without the need for a bank.[8]

As of December 2014, the business has secured funding for six businesses.[9]

References

  1. ^ "World's first debt and equity crowdfunding platform launches in UK". Business-money.com.
  2. ^ a b "Funding Tree Launches Crowdfunding Platform". Crowdfundinsider.com.
  3. ^ "Why alternative forms of finance are becoming popular among small firms". Theguardian.com.
  4. ^ Dunsby, Megan. "New FCA-regulated crowdfunding platform launches for UK small and medium businesses". Startups.co.uk.
  5. ^ "Debt and equity crowdfunding platform launches". Einnews.com.
  6. ^ "Acknowledge Xc Looks to Funding Tree For New Student Social Media Platform". Crowdfundinsider.com.
  7. ^ "Humble Yorkshire farm ticks all the right boxes on Funding Tree". UK Business Angels Association.
  8. ^ "Funding Tree to support small community-based businesses". Bmmagazine.co.uk. Business Matters.
  9. ^ "Funding Tree to support small community-based businesses". Bullfax.com.

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