Clive Reffell

Strategic marketing and #crowdfunding adviser for SME businesses and startups. Head of Content at #Crowdsourcing Week,

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

Here is this week's summary from @TechRoundUK of five startups using crowdfunding to accelerate their growth.
Includes Dutch #climatetech Skytree. They remove #CO2 from the atmosphere and sell it commercially. Plus a London pizza business, and a brewery.
https://t.co/SRAUrC72Tw

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

A new community-run #zerowaste shop is set to open in Falmouth later this month after a crowdfunding campaign raised more than £30,000 to take over a former #conveniencestore. Donations were further boosted by Aviva, and Cornwall Council awarded a grant.
https://t.co/5eRjrLs6bd

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

Here is this week's summary from @TechRoundUK of five startups using crowdfunding to accelerate their growth.
Includes Dutch #climatetech Skytree. They remove #CO2 from the atmosphere and sell it commercially. Plus a London pizza business, and a brewery.
https://t.co/SRAUrC72Tw

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

At last week's #SiftedSummit 2026, a panel session on "Are creators the most important marketing channel in tech?" stressed the value of high production values over a high frequency of output.
Here are 20 tools that help solo creators achieve high quality: https://t.co/GtD2MD88ID

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

A new community-run #zerowaste shop is set to open in Falmouth later this month after a crowdfunding campaign raised more than £30,000 to take over a former #conveniencestore. Donations were further boosted by Aviva, and Cornwall Council awarded a grant.
https://t.co/5eRjrLs6bd

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

At this week's #SiftedSummit 2026, a panel session on "Are creators the most important marketing channel in tech?" stressed the value of high production values over high frequency of output.
Here are 20 tools that help solo creators achieve high quality: https://t.co/GtD2MD8Gyb

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

Following a number of spot inspections carried out in the last 12 months, France's financial watchdog, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), has called on crowdfunding platforms to better protect investors by improving their practices in 5 key areas.
https://t.co/MnlzpO0osi

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

A #SiftedSummit 2026 panel discussed how #secondarymarkets for shares in private companies have grown as a critical funding and liquidity mechanism for European scaleups.
Here's @CrowdWeek's broader look at the topic from a crowdfunding perspective: https://t.co/VZCPGKSEjW

[Startups Magazine @TheStartupsMag]

Founder Focus: Ben Towers 🎉

Inside the mind of one of the world's most influential young entrepreneurs!

In our latest issue, Managing Editor Paige Hookway spoke with Ben Towers, Co-Founder and CEO of Happl, an employee benefits platform operating across more than 160 countries, and he holds an MBE for services to the startup community and excellence in innovation and enterprise.

Read the full issue here: https://t.co/Ob8VsDuGoH

#StartupsMagazine #Startups #Entrepreneurs #Magazine #LatestNews

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

At last week's #SiftedSummit 2026, a panel session on "Are creators the most important marketing channel in tech?" stressed the value of high production values over a high frequency of output.
Here are 20 tools that help solo creators achieve high quality: https://t.co/GtD2MD88ID

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

A #SiftedSummit 2026 panel discussed how #secondarymarkets for shares in private companies have grown as a critical funding and liquidity mechanism for European scaleups.
Here's @CrowdWeek's broader look at the topic from a crowdfunding perspective: https://t.co/VZCPGKSEjW

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

The #SiftedSummit 2026 panel session on #DefenceTech, which is popular among VCs due to increased government spending, highlighted problems caused by Chinese components hidden in the #supplychain, and high churn rates among both military end users and government specifiers/buyers

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

This week's roundup from @TechRoundUK of 8 startups using crowdfunding includes recycling the plastic in Cornish fishing nets, growing aquaponic fruit and veg in domestic greenhouses, premium French sportswear, and bamboo pulp and paper sourced from Ghana.
https://t.co/92aLOjdDBm

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

The #SiftedSummit 2026 panel session on #DefenceTech, which is popular among VCs due to increased government spending, highlighted problems caused by Chinese components hidden in the #supplychain, and high churn rates among both military end users and government specifiers/buyers

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

The Ethex platform helps everyday people make #ethicalinvestments. Its first crowdfunding campaign in partnership with Triodos Bank UK is a £2.4m bond offer for the independent #windenergy producer Distgen.
https://t.co/aiNV4A0ROY

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

At this week's #SiftedSummit 2026, a panel session on "Are creators the most important marketing channel in tech?" stressed the value of high production values over high frequency of output.
Here are 20 tools that help solo creators achieve high quality: https://t.co/GtD2MD8Gyb

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

If you're a tech #earlyadopter, you can find great new tech on crowdfunding websites.
Smaller companies and start-ups often test out their ideas and prototypes - and look to raise funds for the projects at the same time - on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
https://t.co/NZV1kSOOer

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

The Ethex platform helps everyday people make #ethicalinvestments. Its first crowdfunding campaign in partnership with Triodos Bank UK is a £2.4m bond offer for the independent #windenergy producer Distgen.
https://t.co/aiNV4A0ROY

[Greenwich Yacht Club (Official) @GreenwichYC]

GYC will take part in the #LondonOpenHouse Festival. Come and explore our award‑winning clubhouse and riverside spaces next weekend,11–5pm. Enjoy guided tours, browse our art show, relax with refreshments from the bar & pop‑up café. We’d love to welcome you. #Greenwich #London

[Clive Reffell @Cliveref]

If you're a tech #earlyadopter, you can find great new tech on crowdfunding websites.
Smaller companies and start-ups often test out their ideas and prototypes - and look to raise funds for the projects at the same time - on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
https://t.co/NZV1kSOOer