September 27, 2017 @ 2:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Activist petition network Care2 has launched a Regulation CF campaign on StartEngine. Founded in 1998, Care2, which is a B Corporation describes itself as the world’s largest social network for good. It has more than 40 million users. The platform revealed: “Care2 was founded with a simple… Read More

September 27, 2017 @ 12:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, Deloitte announced the launch of its regional blockchain lab located in Hong Kong. According to the company, this new lab will implement and deploy Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) for corporate clients across the region. Joe Guastella, Deloitte Global Consulting Leader of Financial Services… Read More

September 27, 2017 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, online lending platform Funding Circle announced its FY results for the year, ending December 31, 2016. While sharing details about the results, Samir Desai, CEO at Funding Circle, stated:  “2016 was another record breaking year for Funding Circle. We were pleased to achieve our… Read More

September 27, 2017 @ 11:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Gaming publisher Atari announced this week plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its new gaming system, Ataribox, which is described as a unique modern design that has been influenced by iconic Atari products such as the Atari 2600. While sharing details about Ataribox, Atari… Read More

September 27, 2017 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Deloitte announced the winners of the inaugural Technology Fast 20 Hong Kong program. The top three companies are WeLab Holdings Limited, SenseTime Group Inc., and GoGo Tech Holdings Limited. While sharing details about the program, Philip Law, Deloitte TF20 Hong Kong Program Leader,… Read More

September 27, 2017 @ 9:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Lend360 announced a panel of experts will discuss what’s “Coming Down the Pipeline: Innovative Products and Contributing Factors Affecting the Future of Small Business Finance” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 11th during a session at the Lend360 conference in Dallas. According to Lend360, the session, which… Read More

September 27, 2017 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

AutoGravity, a California-based Fintech on a mission to transform car shopping and financing, today announced on Wednesday it has reached $1 billion in finance amount requested on its platform.   The company revealed that more than 750,000 car shoppers have downloaded its app and collectively request over $1 billion in financing…. Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 3:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Commercial real estate crowdfunding platform ArborCrowd announced on Tuesday it is now offering a $40.8 million multifamily real estate deal to investors. The property, Quarry Station Apartments, is located in San Antonio, Texas. According to ArborCrowd, Quarry Station was built in 1993 and has 18 buildings… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 2:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

San Francisco-based fintech Ripple has announced the opening of its new Singapore office. This news comes just one month after the company opened its India office. While sharing details about the new office, Dilip Rao, managing director for Ripple APAC, reportedly stated: “Singapore is leading the… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 1:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pelican Exchange, an FCA regulated app where users can trade, chat, and analyze performance, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £750,000. While sharing details about the app, the Pelican Exchange team stated: “We integrate trade execution with communication into a central network… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 12:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Like to Be, an online networking platform connecting students with professionals for impartial, real world, careers advice, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs with nearly £200,000 from more than 75 investors. The portal launched the campaign earlier this summer, seeking £150,000.  As… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 10:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following Hurricane Maria’s devastating impact on Puerto Rico, crowdfunding platform GoFundMe announced it has launched a centralized hub for campaigns dedicated to those affected by the massive storm. “Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico as a category 4 storm and has devastated the island. In response,… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 8:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hyperledger Project, a collaborative cross-industry effort created to advance blockchain technology, announced on Tuesday it has gained ten new members. Hyperledger notably incubates eight business blockchain and distributed ledger technologies including Hyperledger Fabric, Hyperledger Iroha, Hyperledger Indy, Hyperledger Burrow, Hyperledger Sawtooth, among others. Speaking about… Read More

September 26, 2017 @ 8:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Lend360 announced it has teamed up with LendingTree to launch Startup Innovators Program, an on-site competition where fintech startups will present cutting-edge solutions that are propelling the online lending ecosystem forward. Winners of this new competition will receive $10,000. Lend360 revealed that startups in… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 3:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, online lending platform LendInvest announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Clever Lending to distribute bridging and development finance products. According to LendInvest, Clever Lending is described as a master broker providing specialist lending solutions to suit a range of needs. While sharing… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 3:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Stockholm-based fintech Sharpfin is set to close its equity crowdfunding round on Invesdor with more than 1.9 million SEK. As previously reported, Sharpfin sees a finance industry that is riddled with high maintenance legacy IT systems that incredibly out of date. Sharpfin also wants to be the… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 2:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, announced on Monday it has formed a new partnership with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, to seek opportunities to collaborate and consult on initiatives to promote the growth and… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 1:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online real estate marketplace Patch of Land announced on Monday the launch of its new platform feature, AutoInvest. According to the lender, AutoInvest automatically secures access to the platform’s investment opportunities that match participants’ pre-selected customized investment criteria. Additionally, the feature facilitates portfolio diversification with… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 12:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dental technology company, Brushlink, quickly secured its initial £400,000 just days after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded in 2015, Brushlink offers a smartphone app and associated device that transforms any toothbrush into a smart toothbrush. “A quarter of all adults in the… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 11:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

VC backed and Kickstarter success Kokoon has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £750,000 as it prepares to grow its sleep and relaxation headphone enterprise. The company, which was founded in 2013, stated it was established to bring the world a better… Read More