October 6, 2017 @ 12:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Shaw Academy, an online education provider that teaches a variety of subjects live through a software platform, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Currently seeking £2,194,000, the company has already secured more than £1 million from over 500 investors. The company stated its… Read More

October 6, 2017 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital wealth manager Moneyfarm announced on Thursday it has acquired the technology behind personal finance chatbot Ernest. The company claimed it is the first wealth manager to explore the use of a personal finance chatbot to help individuals manage money and investments. Moneyfarm stated it is… Read More

October 6, 2017 @ 12:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On-demand insurance platform Slice Labs, Inc. announced on Thursday it has secured $11.6 million through its Series A investment round, which was led by XL Innovate with participation from Horizons Ventures, Munich Re/HSB Ventures, SOMPO, Plug and Play, and Tusk Ventures. Launched in 2016, Slice… Read More

October 6, 2017 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a software specialist for banking and finance, announces a strategic partnership with MuleSoft, a provider of the platform for building application networks. According to Temenos, by creating a channel for banks to capitalize on the modern technology in Temenos’ Core Banking platform, MuleSoft enables banks to… Read More

October 6, 2017 @ 11:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, British multi-national insurance company Aviva announced it has made an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding stake in robo investment company Wealthify. According to Aviva, the investment is part of its strategy to build customer loyalty by providing customers with a wide range… Read More

October 6, 2017 @ 7:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after the devastating Las Vegas shooting that left nearly 60 dead and hundreds injured, the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund has surpassed $9.6 million on crowdfunding platform GoFundMe. Originally seeking $2 million, the initiative is now looking to raise $15 million for those affected by… Read More

October 5, 2017 @ 3:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its equity crowdfunding campaign closes on Crowdcube, indoor climbing brand Boulder Hut has successfully secured its initial £240,000 funding target thanks to nearly 260 investors. The funds raised will go towards Boulder Hut’s its first centre in Ellesmere Port, which is… Read More

October 5, 2017 @ 3:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the launch of CMG Financial’s crowdfunding platform HomeFundMe, CEO of the mortgage-banking firm, Christopher George sat down with CNBC to share more details about the new funding portal. As previously reported, HomeFundMe helps potential homeowners increase the amount of their down payment – resulting in more buying… Read More

October 5, 2017 @ 10:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based fintech firm Finastra announced on Thursday it has teamed up with R3 and seven banks to create an online marketplace to drive transparency and efficiency in the syndicated loan market. Finastra reported that R3’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) based platform, Fusion LenderComm exposes real-time credit agreement, accrual… Read More

October 5, 2017 @ 10:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, FundedByMe announced it has launched operations in both Dubai and the UAE. This news comes less than two months after FundedByMe launched its operations in Mexico FundedByMe stated it has the ambition to be a true global player in the equity crowdfunding scene. The… Read More

October 5, 2017 @ 9:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based peer-to-peer property platform Lendy is currently seeking permission to launch an innovative finance ISA (IFISA). This news comes just after the online lender announced its 2016 earnings and additional growth plans. According to FT Adviser, head of marketing and communications for Lendy, Paul Riddell… Read More

October 5, 2017 @ 9:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced the launch of the Notification Centre for its iOS app. This news comes just one year after the mobile app made its debut. While sharing details about the Centre, the Crowdcube team stated: “The Crowdcube iOS App launched 1… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 4:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based online wine merchant Your Sommelier is set to close its equity crowdfunding initiative on Seedrs with more than 110,000 in funding. The company launched the campaign earlier this summer, seeking the 110,000 as it prepares to grow and expand its monthly subscription services. As… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 3:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Durable bag accessory brand Jimbag recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube as it prepares to launch its new website. The company stated each of its bags offer style, versatility, and sports functionality. More than 10,000 Jimbags have reportedly been sold in the UK. “We… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 2:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London fintech startup Curve has formed a partnership with accounting software, Xero. This news comes just a few months after Curve secured $10 million during its Series A funding round. According to TechCrunch, the companies are looking to remove much of the friction involved in… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 12:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canadian fintech firm MOBI724 Global Solutions Inc. announced this week it has entered into an agreement with Visa, a global payments technology company, to provide Visa clients a suite of integrated Loyalty Solutions, including MOBI724’s Card-Linked Offers & Rewards, Digital Marketing and Business Intelligence Solutions… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 11:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, online insurance marketplace Ensurem announced it secured a $12.25 million investment from A-CAP, a New York City-based insurance holding company specializing in life and health insurance and related services. According to Ensurem, the funding from A-CAP comes just after the company’s successful angel… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 11:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PremFina Ltd, a UK-based company that increases access to insurance by providing financing options for the purchase of insurance premiums, announced on Wednesday it secured £27 Million ($36 million) in equity funding and a debt facility. According to the company, Rakuten Capital, the investment arm of… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 9:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Japan-based fintech firm QUOINE announced on Wednesday the launch of its global Initial Coin Offering (ICO) to build a global crypto economy liquidy platform. This news comes just a few months after the company launched its full digital cryptocurrency exchange and trade platform. Speaking about the ICO, Mike… Read More

October 4, 2017 @ 9:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

listnride, a Germany-based bike-sharing community platform, has completed its equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs with more than €325,000 secured. listnride describes itself as a community marketplace that allows individual bike owners to rent out their bikes to travelers and locals looking to explore, in a location independent way. People… Read More