May 6, 2013 @ 1:54 pm By Huffington Post  |  

Nikola Tesla wrote once, “The present is theirs; the future, for which I really worked, is mine.” I can see this being quoted by any supporter of equity based crowdfunding (or crowdinvesting) — an innovative online tool that would give you a legitimate right to own a stake in a company you choose to invest… Read More

Read more in: Opinion  |  Tagged angel, angellist, earlyshares, fundersclub, realtymogul, victoria silchenko

April 4, 2013 @ 1:20 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

EarlyShares, an Equity Based Crowdfunding platform with a mission to connect investors and entrepreneurs in a safe and secure way, will participate in the Innovative Investing Symposium: a cooperative effort by The Soho Loft, Thomson Reuters and PartnerConnect East, designed to foster and bring to light the new investing opportunities for those looking to explore… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, General News  |  Tagged earlyshares, event, heather schwarz-lopes, soho loft

March 13, 2013 @ 2:29 am By BoiseWeekly  |  

For some time now, Boise Weekly has been following the story of The JOBS Act, a bill Congress passed to overhaul Securities and Exchange Commission regulations put in place after the Great Depression to help curb corruption in the investment industry. A key component of the bill eases restrictions on small investments to companies, the… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, General News  |  Tagged earlyshares, jobs act, sxsw

March 1, 2013 @ 7:52 am By Charles Luzar  |  

EarlyShares is partnering with Varsity Networks, a networking portal that provides online services to help over 9,000 high school sports teams manage information and stay connected. The partnership is intended to facilitate the online donation capability for VN’s 350,000+ members, through the creation of Boosters Unite. Founded in 2011, EarlyShares provides a secure, user-friendly Equity Based… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals  |  Tagged boostersunite, earlyshares, heather lopes, paul bauersfeld, varsity networks

February 28, 2013 @ 8:14 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

As Venture Capitalists and Angel investors prepare for the impact of Equity Crowdfunding  EarlyShares, the leading Equity Based Crowdfunding platform, is ramping up its Venture Capital and Angel Clubs.  EarlyShares intends  to start placing securities offerings on its platform – currently limited to accredited investors only. The Clubs are in place to cater to the specific… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals  |  Tagged earlyshares

January 30, 2013 @ 11:49 pm By CFI Correspondent  |  

The Gainesville Area Innovation Network (GAIN), the area’s oldest and largest network of technology entrepreneurs and innovators, in partnership with Santa Fe College’s Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED), has announced an unprecedented educational event featuring crowdfunding platform EarlyShares. The educational event is a follow up to EarlyShares’ national roadshow in 2012, where the… Read More

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January 24, 2013 @ 6:31 pm By CFI Correspondent  |  

EarlyShares, a premier equity-based crowdfunding platform, is excited to announce the launch of EarlyShares University to educate investors and business owners on crowdfunding best practices and industry trends. The company will release an unprecedented series of educational videos, white papers and infographics on equity-based Crowdfunding for investors and entrepreneurs, and plans to expand the service in the… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals  |  Tagged earlyshares

January 23, 2013 @ 7:10 pm By Trey Bowles  |  

I often write about the brave and innovative entrepreneurs in Texas, but that is only because they are working overtime to lead by example in the startup community. We have a history of strong and successful leaders who paved the way for the future of our nation. Texas companies have made it a habit to… Read More

Read more in: General News  |  Tagged candace klein, cfpa, chris camillo, crowd of angels, crowdfund texas, crowdfundtx, doug ellenoff, earlyshares, heather lopes, somolend

January 15, 2013 @ 10:23 pm By CFI Correspondent  |  

EarlyShares, a leading equity Crowdfunding investment platform that will enable thousands of investors to invest in small businesses, has formally announced the hiring of Leverage PR  to serve as its national agency of record. Leverage PR has helped EarlyShares gain widespread recognition for launching its equity-based Crowdfunding service, which has already garnered tens of thousands… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, General News  |  Tagged earlyshares, jobs act, leverage pr

January 7, 2013 @ 3:00 pm By CFI Correspondent  |  

EarlyShares, an Equity Based Crowdfund investing platform, announced today the appointment of Heather Schwarz-Lopes as Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective January 1, 2013. Stephen Temes, EarlyShares’ Co-founder and Chairman expressed his excitement “I am thrilled to work hand in hand in everyday operations with Heather. Her expertise in the financial industry, corporate background… Read More

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January 4, 2013 @ 7:00 am By Charles Luzar  |  

I recently had the chance to send some questions along to Stephen Temes, co-founder of EarlyShares.com.  I found his top reasons why entrepreneurs may want to consider crowdfunding when it comes to raising capital. His four key reasons are as follows: Alternative Access to Capital “Given the economic situation the United States faces, small business owners… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, Featured Headlines, Strategy  |  Tagged earlyshares, stephen temes

January 1, 2013 @ 11:11 am By CFI Correspondent  |  

  As inevitably occurs at the end of any seminal period – such as a year –  pundits will reflect on events which have occurred and the impact they will have on the future.  Yes Crowdfunding is hot.  Only recently entered into the common lexicon, every daily news site and niche blog has a scattering… Read More

Read more in: Featured Headlines, General News  |  Tagged art, earlyshares, film, indiegogo, kickstarter, movies

December 28, 2012 @ 2:32 pm By Kimberley Brown, Leverage PR  |  

With the passage of crowdfunding earlier this year, a whole new realm of capital formation for entrepreneurs and investors was realized. And now that sections of the JOBS Act will be passing in January of 2013, the first equity-based crowdfunding offer will soon be hitting the market, allowing small businesses to raise capital by selling equity… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals  |  Tagged crowdcube, earlyshares, ipovillage, microventures, seedrs

December 12, 2012 @ 1:55 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

As an investor, where can you get more info on the prospects of investing in film? EarlyShares will release their own educational site soon. @crowdfundinside EarlyShares.com & soon @earlyshares University will have courses to explain the process #CrowdFilmChat #Crowdfilmchat — EarlyShares (@EarlyShares) December 12, 2012   EarlyShares will charge between 5 and 8 percent for… Read More

Read more in: Crowdfunding Portals, Featured Headlines, Strategy  |  Tagged 5x5 media, california, earlyshares, entertainment, film, guy zajonc, movies

December 4, 2012 @ 3:48 am By JD Alois  |  

EarlyShares, America’s premier Equity Based Crowdfunding platform, announced today the formation of a strategic partnership with Five by Five Media, Inc., the West Hollywood production company with five TV series set to air in 2013 and a slate of 12 feature films. EarlyShares will allow people to invest in entertainment projects, with their favorite actors,… Read More

Read more in: General News  |  Tagged 5x5 media, earlyshares, film