July 3, 2017 @ 1:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based peer-to-peer lending platform Kuflink has launched its Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) and also two investment options. This news comes just a few months after the online lender received full authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Kuflink was set up in April 2016, and the… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 1:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Injeq Oy (Ltd), a Finland-based MedTech company, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor with more than €1.6 million from close to 700 investors. The initiative was launched back in May and quickly secured its initial €825,000 funding target for the company’s smart Injeq IQ-Needle. According… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 1:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

German coffee start-up Bonaverde secured its initial 750,000 funding goal less than 24 hours after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The initiative is now nearing 835,000 thanks to 60 investors. The company, which raised  $681,461 from 2,254 backers on Kickstarter in 2013 for its roast-grind-brew coffee machine,… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 11:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fineqia International Inc. (CSE: FNQ) (OTCPink: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA) has announced today that its U.K. subsidiary Fineqia Limited is launching a beta version of its new debt and equity platform that brings crowd investors selected and risk-mitigated opportunities, many of which were previously only available to… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Curve, a London-based fintech company that’s software allows customers to link their bank cards to one Mastercard, has rolled out a new feature for its smartphone that will allow users to “go back in time” on their purchases. According to the company, the feature allows… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 10:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Go Banana, a UK-based marketplace for building supplies, recently launched its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The proptech platform, which describes itself as the “Amazon for building supplies,”  is currently seeking £250,000 as it prepares to expand its services. The company reports that it is aiming… Read More

July 2, 2017 @ 5:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

HÜGGE, a UK-based mattress company influenced by Scandinavian design, has successfully secured its initial £120,000 funding target from more than 120 investors through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded in 2016 by Paul Francis, HÜGGE began to sell directly to consumers through its website… Read More

July 2, 2017 @ 4:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Birmingham City Council (BCC) announced it is supporting residents by matching funding for community crowdfunded projects through crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder UK. The funding portal revealed BCC’s Public Health Department will be supporting residents who wish to “take action now” towards health issues (such… Read More

July 2, 2017 @ 4:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, UK-based equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it has formed partnerships with Codebase, Women of Wearables, and WeWork. This announcement comes after the funding portal revealed its collaborations with Techspace, Level39, Central Research Laboratory, and Global Invest Her. Crowdcube revealed that its collaboration with WeWork… Read More

July 1, 2017 @ 1:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based fintech startup CityFALCON has successfully secured more than £265,000 from nearly 200 investors through its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company launched the initiative last month and sought to raise £150,000. CityFALCON has received awards from Twitter, Ontario, UBS, SB. The company stated it on… Read More

July 1, 2017 @ 1:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ezylet, a property platform that’s based in the UK, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor, seeking £500,000 in funding. The company, which was founded by landlord and investor Paul Foy, describes itself as an exciting property portal that’s aimed at the “untapped” private… Read More

July 1, 2017 @ 12:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than a week until its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube comes to an end, UK’s Powervault is now closing in on  £1.1 million thanks to nearly 800 investors. The initiative was launched in May and quickly raised its initial £750,000. Founded in 2012, The… Read More

July 1, 2017 @ 12:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) announced on Thursday it entered into an Innovation Cooperation Agreement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to further promote innovation in fintech services in their markets.  SC Chairman Tan Sri Ranjit Ajit Singh notably signed the agreement with the ASIC… Read More

June 30, 2017 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The BottleShop, a craft beer importer and distributor is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with nearly £400,000 in funding from more than 375 investors. The company originally sought to raise £350,000. The company, which currently has bars in London, Margat, and Canterbury,… Read More

June 30, 2017 @ 12:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced it signed a fintech co-operation agreement with the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority (Danish FSA) to help fintech companies in Singapore and Denmark to expand into each other’s markets. The agreement was signed at the Money 20/20 European… Read More

June 30, 2017 @ 11:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Texas-based fintech startup, Payix, announced this week that it was selected by Pelican Auto Finance to provide its collection tools, which will also include its new mobile collections application. According to the company, the tools are being designed to help Pelican better connect with its… Read More

June 30, 2017 @ 11:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) announced on Thursday it has teamed up with LeadsCorp to launch a new initiative that will showcase top startups in the fintech industry. According to LendingTree, the LendingTree Startup Innovation Spotlight will recognize the most innovative fintech startups across the consumer… Read More

June 30, 2017 @ 10:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just weeks after gaining full authorisation from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), social-circle peer-to-peer lender Flender announced this week it is launching an Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) offering businesses and consumers a more tax-efficient way of investing. As previously reported, Flender secured £501,700 from more… Read More

June 30, 2017 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

LendUp, a socially responsible online lender on a mission to redefine financial services for the emerging middle class, announced on Thursday it received a strategic undisclosed sum investment from PayPal.  While sharing details about the investment, Sasha Orloff, LendUp co-founder and CEO, stated: “PayPal has… Read More

June 30, 2017 @ 10:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vodi, the global fintech and communication services app with a worldwide footprint, has successfully completed its crowdfunding round on Wefunder. The initiative attracted more than 160 new investors. The app’s creators plan to use the funds to enter its next phase and off new features and products,… Read More