October 26, 2017 @ 12:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the numerous allegations of sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape against former film executive and producer, Harvey Weinstein, actor and musician Corey Feldman launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $10 million for his new documentary that exposes alleged pedophiles in Hollywood. Feldman, who is known… Read More

October 26, 2017 @ 11:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

California-based data analytics startup, hiQ Labs, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CrowdJustice to continue its legal against LinkedIn over access to publicly available on the internet. According to hiQ, the initiative is seeking $100,000 to fund litigation costs, which includes the cost of the… Read More

October 26, 2017 @ 11:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

ThinCats, a secured peer to peer lending platform, announced on Thursday it is marking 18 months of working with Edinburgh-based broker, Neil Davidson, by highlighting the importance of understanding the needs of its partners’ clients. According to ThinCats, Davidson, who is Managing Director of Edinburgh-based Alderburn… Read More

October 26, 2017 @ 9:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global crypto fintech company QUOINE announced on Thursday it has formed a partnership with Canadian fintech startup Blockwave to bring blockchain fintech services to Canada, starting with the launch of a cryptocurrency exchange before the end of this year. The company revealed that it will deploy… Read More

October 26, 2017 @ 9:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

GoFundMe announced on Thursday the launch of its GoFundMe Studios, which is described as a new video production studio that is dedicated to sharing stories that emerge through the crowdfunding platform. Film executives Wil Tidman and Chris Neil are set to lead GoFundMe Studios and… Read More

October 26, 2017 @ 8:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after extending its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, The Good Egg successfully secured its initial £500,000 funding target from more than 300 investors. The Good Egg was inspired by Californian deli Wise Sons and has not only drawn the attention of London brunch lovers,… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 3:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lendified, a Canada-based lender who provides small business loans online has entered into an agreement with ClearFlow Commercial Finance to increase its lending capacity. According to the lending platform, through the agreement, ClearFlow is providing it with a $60 million credit facility to fund loans… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 3:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform Groundfloor recently announced the launch of its new monthly interest payment investments. The funding portal revealed starting its next loan release users may invest in both deferred and monthly payment loans to further diversify and add monthly income yield to their portfolios. Groundfloor… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 2:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, ING announced the launch of ING Ventures, a €300 million fund that aims to invest in fintech companies. The company revealed that the fund was created to accelerate the pace of innovation and will expand the existing portfolio of investments in the next four years…. Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 1:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Enigma, a San Francisco-based decentralized data marketplace protocol built by MIT graduates, announced on Wednesday it has formed a partnership with digital assets exchange and payments processor, KyberNetwork. According to the duo, this new collaboration focuses initially on initiatives around Enigma’s product, Catalyst, a machine-based… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 1:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Singapore-based WishFinance announced on Wednesday the global expansion of its blockchain platform. According to the company, this decision was widely applauded by investors who put into the project during the token pre-sale campaign from October 15th to October 25th.  As previously reported, WishFinance has issued more… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 12:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Jibo, Inc. announced on Wednesday the official public launch of the anticipated its self-titled social robot. The news comes three years after the startup secured $3,711,958 through global crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo.  As previously reported, the family robot is supposed to help bring technology to life with personal and emotive… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 10:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Credit Sesame, a personalized credit service and financial wellness company, announced on Wednesday it secured $42 million in equity and venture debt funding. According to the fintech startup, the funding comes from existing and new investors including Menlo Ventures, Inventus Capital, Globespan Capital, IA Capital,… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 9:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, Pomodoro e Basilico has successfully secured its initial £150,000 from nearly 250 investors for its new vegan deli-bistro.  Founded in 2014 by CEO Sara Mittersteiner, Pomodoro e Basilico notably has a vegan artisan… Read More

October 25, 2017 @ 9:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few months after Starling Bank announced it is offering Apple Pay to UK customers, the challenger bank revealed this week is now offering Fitbit Pay to its UK customers as well. Fitbit’s payment process now allows customers to pay through the company’s wearable, Fitbit… Read More

October 24, 2017 @ 2:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Peer-to-peer lending platform RateSetter announced on Friday it has formed a partnership with Experian to help businesses both invest and grow. The online lender revealed that the new collaboration with Experian is now providing credit reference data and analytical services, which ensure that RateSetter continues… Read More

October 24, 2017 @ 2:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a couple months after rolling out its current account preview on its Android mobile app, challenger bank Monzo announced its customers can now use Android Pay for their accounts. It was revealed on Tuesday: “If you have a Monzo current account, you can now… Read More

October 24, 2017 @ 12:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Moody’s Analytics announced on Monday the launch of its CreditLens platform, a credit origination and risk monitoring solution. According to the company, this new platform offers flexibility, configurability, and efficiency to lending institutions striving to establish “smarter and leaner” loan origination practices. Moody’s revealed that the CreditLens… Read More

October 24, 2017 @ 11:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

China Rapid Finance Limited (NYSE: XRF), one of China’s largest consumer lending marketplaces, announced on Tuesday it has appointed Zhou Ji‘an, the Executive Director and General Manager of China United SME Guarantee Corporation (Sino Guarantee), to its board as a non-executive independent director. According to China Rapid Finance, Ji’an brings… Read More

October 24, 2017 @ 11:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign set to close on Crowdcube later today, VC backed and Kickstarter alum Kokoon has successfully secured more than £1.3 million from more than 850 investors. The UK-based sleep device company launched the initiative last month raised its £750,000 funding goal during the first week… Read More