CrowdCube is a equity crowdfunding platform based in the UK, which enables startups and growing businesses to raise capital by offering equity to a large number of investors. Founded in 2011, the platform connects entrepreneurs with a community of both individual and institutional investors. Companies can pitch their business ideas directly to potential investors, allowing them to invest in exchange for a share in the company. CrowdCube supports a wide range of sectors and has facilitated funding for numerous successful ventures.