Our Story
Building bridges between dreams and reality through community-powered funding since 2019
How We Started
Back in 2019, I was working as a financial consultant in Bradford when something clicked. Too many brilliant people around me had incredible ideas but couldn't get traditional funding. The bank would say no to a student wanting to launch an innovative app, or dismiss a creative project that could genuinely help communities.
That's when LeiCap was born — right here in Bradford, actually, in a small office above a café on Rawson Road. The name combines "studera" (Swedish for "study") with "bloomyn" (our take on "blooming"), because we believe every idea deserves the chance to grow and flourish.
What started as weekend conversations with frustrated entrepreneurs has grown into a platform that's helped fund over 200 projects. We've seen everything from coding bootcamps for unemployed youth to sustainable packaging startups get their first real shot at success.
The best part? We're not just another faceless platform. Every project gets personal attention from our team, and we genuinely celebrate when our community members hit their funding goals.
Our Mission & Values
We exist to democratize opportunity. Traditional funding systems have too many gatekeepers, too much red tape, and frankly, too little imagination. Our platform cuts through that noise.
Every day, we're working to create a world where your postcode, background, or network doesn't determine whether your idea gets funded. If it's good, if it helps people, and if you're committed to making it happen — we want to help you succeed.
Transparency First
Every fee, every process, every decision is clearly explained. No hidden costs or surprise charges.
Community Over Profit
We succeed when our users succeed. It's really that simple.
Real Support
Actual humans answer our phones and emails. Revolutionary concept, we know.
Local Impact
While we're digital-first, we're deeply rooted in UK communities and their unique needs.
Meet Our Team
We're a small but passionate group of people who genuinely believe that good ideas shouldn't die because of funding barriers. Here's who's working behind the scenes to make your projects possible.
Marcus Thompson
Founder & CEO
After 12 years in traditional banking, Marcus got tired of saying "no" to good ideas. He founded LeiCap to flip that script. When he's not reviewing project proposals, you'll find him at local startup meetups in Bradford or attempting to grow vegetables in his back garden (with mixed success).
What We've Achieved Together
Successfully funded 247 projects across education, technology, and community development sectors since our 2019 launch
Maintained a 94% satisfaction rate among project creators, with most citing our personal support as a key differentiator
Built partnerships with 15 UK universities to support student entrepreneurship and innovative research projects
Achieved Financial Conduct Authority compliance for crowdfunding operations, ensuring legal protection for all users
Developed proprietary risk assessment tools that have reduced project failure rates by 40% compared to industry averages
By The Numbers
Ready to Start Your Project?
Whether you have a fully formed business plan or just the seed of an idea, we'd love to hear from you. Our team is here to help you navigate the funding process and connect with supporters who believe in your vision.
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