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Crowdcube 3.4Silver 45 pts
A UK-based equity crowdfunding platform built for European businesses, supporting private and follow-on rounds where customers become shareholders.
- VettedScreens people before they join
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Since
- 2011 15 yrs
Based in- Exeter, United Kingdom
- Web rank
- #120,404 worldwide
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Crowdcube is an equity crowdfunding platform where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are 5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee, earnings are typically paid out after due diligence and cooling-off, funds collection and capture usually take several working days and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2011, Crowdcube is based in Exeter, United Kingdom. It is available in UK and Europe.
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What people actually earn on Crowdcube
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What changed
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1 update · latest Nov 1, 2026
What changed
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- Payout speed added: After due diligence and cooling-off, funds collection and capture usually take several working days source ↗
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Our rating
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Strong on fees and proof of earnings. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record3.5
- Proof of earnings4.0
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Achievements
45 of 100 points from 5 of 14 achievements, Silver tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
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Crowdcube GBP 1.5B+ raised (2026-02)
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Crowdcube 2.5–8%
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn+10
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Crowdcube 2.5–8%
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
Crowdcube Founded 2011
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Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
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How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
Crowdcube UK and Europe
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
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Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
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Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
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Crowdcube After due diligence and cooling-off, funds collection and capture usually take several wor…
Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
Crowdcube #120,404 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
Crowdcube Founded 2011
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Can I join Crowdcube?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you pass its application.
You need a registered business.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether Crowdcube accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryWe have not verified which countries Crowdcube accepts yet.
- A registered business
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Application and vettingBefore you can start
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Could not verify because the site blocks automated access, and raises are for registered companies, not individuals.
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How Crowdcube compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- At 7.5%–10.5%, Crowdcube charges more than 7 of the 11 crowdfunding platforms we track that take a percentage (median 5%).
Compared with the crowdfunding platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Crowdcube legit?
What we could verify about the company
Crowdcube is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2011 (15 years)
- Headquartered in Exeter, United Kingdom
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain crowdcube.com was registered in 2008 (registry record)
Listing last updated October 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Crowdcube in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #120,404 worldwideAmong the top million sites (crowdcube.com)
- Domain registered
- Sep 2008crowdcube.com, 18 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
Crowdcube timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Crowdcube founded
Headquarters today: Exeter, United Kingdom
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Milestone
Monzo raised GBP 20M
Monzo raised 20 million pounds from 36,006 investors in a December 2018 Crowdcube equity campaign, per Wikipedia's campaign table.
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Milestone
GBP 1.5B+ raised
Crowdcube says more than 1.5 billion pounds has gone into private companies through its platform over 12 years, and it manages over 1 billion pounds of securities for 425,000 investors, per Crowdfund Insider in Feb 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Crowdcube
How much does Crowdcube charge?
Crowdcube fees: 5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $89.50–$92.50, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Crowdcube?
Crowdcube pays out via Bank transfer. Timing: After due diligence and cooling-off, funds collection and capture usually take several working days.
Which countries is Crowdcube available in?
UK and Europe. Its main focus is United Kingdom, Spain and France.
How much do people earn on Crowdcube?
Crowdcube says more than 1.5 billion pounds has gone into private companies through its platform over 12 years, and it manages over 1 billion pounds of securities for 425,000 investors, per Crowdfund Insider in Feb 2026. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Crowdcube legit?
Yes, Crowdcube is a real, operating platform: operating since 2011 (15 years), headquartered in Exeter, United Kingdom and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Crowdcube alternatives?
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