The Seedrs Portfolio Report explores how equity crowdfunding in the UK has progressed over the past decade from an idea to a firm part of the venture capital market. Jeff Lynn was a Co-Founder of Seedrs and has been President since its purchase by Republic. He’s ideally placed to give a myriad of insights into what lies behind the data and the report.
In a wide-ranging discussion, we talk about:
It’s clear that crowdfunding will continue to be a meaningful element in the the startup and venture capital market in the UK. That makes this interview with Jeff a must listen for anyone involved in the market.
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Jeff Lynn is the Co-Founder of Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs), which he led as CEO from 2009 to 2017 and has served as Chairman since then. Jeff is a qualified lawyer who began his career practising corporate law with Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York and London. He also serves as the Chairman of The Startup Coalition and as a member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee for the King’s Awards for Enterprise. Jeff holds an MBA and a BCL (advanced law degree) from the University of Oxford, a JD from the University of Virginia and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
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