October 29, 2015 @ 12:35 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

  “This is a documentary for those who miss Dr. Maya Angelou’s voice, and for future generations who need to hear her impactful words. Help us memorialize Dr. Angelou––her work, her life, her legacy.” If readers haven’t yet had the opportunity to read Dr. Maya… Read More

October 29, 2015 @ 11:37 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Founded by Shrirang Tambe in May 2013, ORIGA Leasing was launched with a core philosophy of ‘Access to Finance.’  The company provides alternative financing through its asset leasing solutions to high growth companies across segments such as healthcare, sanitation, waste management, alternative energy, manufacturing and service oriented… Read More

October 27, 2015 @ 12:47 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

FinTech Sandbox, a nonprofit that helps financial technology startups access data and resources continues to build its network with Morningstar, who would provide a select group of startup companies with free access to its global investment databases for six months, reported Think Advisor. In September, FinTech… Read More

October 27, 2015 @ 12:16 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Last week Vulpine, a UK-based cycling clothing brand, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a mission to raise £500,000 for product and international expansion.  The brand easily cycled past its goal, closing in on £845,00 as of this writing. Faced with the decision of continuing to overfund, Founder… Read More

October 27, 2015 @ 11:43 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Fintech companies could provide relief for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by helping to close a $2 trillion funding gap for SMEs worldwide seeking credit to grow their business, suggests a white paper released by the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Council on the Future… Read More

October 27, 2015 @ 11:15 am By Erin Hobey  |  

The Indian fintech platform Razorpay has raised US$9 million in Series A funding led by leading VC firm Tiger Global, with participation from existing investor Matrix Partners, according to a release.  Including its US$2.5M seed funding round, the company’s total fundraise to date is US$11.5 million.  Funding will be used to build Razorpay’s product and… Read More

October 27, 2015 @ 11:00 am By Erin Hobey  |  

  “We think that the research will provide useful metrics on which sound policy can be built and measured.  Ideally, policy should encourage opportunity and entrepreneurship.” Working at the intersection of entrepreneurship and marketing communications, Professor Robert Rosenberg of the University of Chicago Booth School of… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 12:38 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

In a Deloitte report entitled “Bitcoin at the crossroads,”  Managing Director Jon Watts opines that Bitcoin need not yet be regulated, offering three reasons why global policy makers and regulators may want to consider giving Bitcoin more time to develop. Regulation could in fact slow innovation, an innovation with a… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 12:01 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Some bra!  With less than two days remaining on its Kickstarter campaign, NYC startup Knix Wear has successfully captured over $700,000 for its 8-in-1 Evolution Bra. As previously reported by Crowdfund Insider‘s Samantha Hurst, Knix Wear describes its Evolution Bra as the most comfortable, versatile, and technologically advanced undergarment. Its patented wire-free construction, is… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 11:15 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Since summer Goldman Sachs Group has created significant buzz when the bank announced its plan to launch an online marketplace lender unit as early as next year.  Hiring engineers, data scientists, operations staff and customer service professionals is the logical next step for Goldman, as it builds… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 4:14 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

“Curious looks from from the beach or jetty guaranteed.” Something about that wintery mix that just passed through the Midwest announcing that winter’s just around the corner makes Lampuga Surfboard’s Seedmatch campaign even more appealing.  Surf’s up! Just a vimeo away from the beach, sun and swells.  Nearing 400K€… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 12:00 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

  True to its name, Kabbage is growing and growing, partnering now with ING. Last week, Kabbage announced a $135 million equity raise led by Reverence Capital Partners as well as ING, Santander InnoVentures, and Scotiabank. Kabbage Inc., a leading technology and data platform powering automated lending, and ING, a leading… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 11:50 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Founded in the Netherlands in 2011 with a mission to simplify small business funding through efficient and transparent technology, Symbid was one of the world’s first investment crowdfunding platforms. Through The Funding Network, the company gives entrepreneurs direct access to all forms of finance –… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Creditera has not only launched an enhanced marketplace for small business financing with recommendations based on their credit data and needs, but also a personal and business credit dashboard that guides business owners with personalized action plans. The launch of these features aligns with the company’s… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 8:59 am By Erin Hobey  |  

New York’s sixth annual FinTech Innovation Lab, a 12-week program co-founded by Accenture and the Partnership Fund for New York City that helps early- and growth-stage fintech companies accelerate product and business development by gaining exposure to bank and venture capital executives is accepting applications until… Read More

October 20, 2015 @ 12:47 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Citing the German proverb „Besser auf neuen Wegen etwas stolpern, als in alten Pfaden auf der Stelle zu treten,“ Innovestment has decided to introduce some key changes to its platform.  With a more streamlined corporate philosophy, a new SPV option, a newly standardized investment process and a relaunched… Read More

October 20, 2015 @ 11:03 am By Erin Hobey  |  

AvantCredit, one of the UK’s fastest growing marketplace lenders announced that it has provided GBP100 million in loans in the UK market since launching in October 2013.  The company, which has issued nearly 35,000 loans in the UK to date, uses innovative technology and machine-learning algorithms,… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 11:51 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Crowdfunder recently celebrated Bitvore’s million dollar raise secured from 10 investors with an interview with CEO Jeff Curie.  The platform will use the new funding to focus on “scaling up sales and marketing to help expand the market footprint and grow the revenue stream.” Bitvore collects vast amounts of Internet data,… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 11:19 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Money may not grow on trees, but seems to grow well on a certain Atlanta Kabbage patch.  The trailblazing tech and data platform announced a $135 million equity raise led by Reverence Capital Partners as well as ING, Santander InnoVentures, and Scotiabank. Additional new investors include China’s… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 10:55 am By Erin Hobey  |  

“I don’t want to offend anyone, but there are only two countries in Europe where peer lending made a dent in the lending landscape: the UK and Estonia. In every other European country the volumes going through the marketplace lenders are negligible (to the point… Read More