June 20, 2017 @ 12:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

P2B lending operator Crowdo announced on Tuesday it has achieved full regulatory registration in Indonesia by the Indonesia Financial Regulator, Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK). This news comes just a few months after the lender launched its securities crowdfunding platform at the Singapore Exchange (SGX) hosted… Read More

June 20, 2017 @ 11:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over six months after securing more than £205,000 on Seedrs, London-based fintech startup CityFALCON has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform. The company, which was seeking to raise 150,000, has already achieved its initial funding target and is now nearing £185,000 thanks… Read More

June 20, 2017 @ 9:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

New York-based fintech firm Boost Payment Solutions, recently announced has closed a round of funding from San Francisco’s Mosaik Partners. Founded in 2009 by Dean Leavitt, the company’s proprietary B2B gateway platform, Boost Intercept, offers B2B-specific reporting capabilities that allow enterprises that accept commercial card… Read More

June 20, 2017 @ 8:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

LendIt, the global lending and Fintech conference, announced on Tuesday it has teamed up with Startupbootcamp FinTech for its PitchIt Europe 2017 competition. According to the event’s organizers, this year’s competition is set to see hundreds of applicants all looking to compete in the competition’s… Read More

June 20, 2017 @ 7:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Investment platform OpenInvest announced on Tuesday it is launching a refugee rights investment screen as part of the United Nation’s World Refugee Day. While sharing details about the initiative, OpenInvest explained: “Standing with the United Nation’s World Refugee Day, OpenInvest’s #WithRefugees Impact Investment Screen is… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 6:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online premium personal styling service for men, The Chapar, is set to complete its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than £1.2 million in funding. The company, which launched the initiative in April, sought to raise £1 million as it prepares to expand. The Chapar… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 5:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) announced on Monday it has assigned preliminary ratings to three classes of notes issued by Marlette Funding Trust 2017-2. This is a $322.7 million consumer loan ABS transaction that is expected to close on June 29th. Marlette, which was founded… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 1:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Commercial real estate marketplace lending platform, Money360, announced on Monday it has added eight new hires to support its rapid expansion. According to the online lender, the hires included five seasoned commercial real estate executives and three industry specialists. Speaking about the hires, Money360 founder… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 12:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canada-based fintech firm MOBI724 Global Solutions Inc. announced on Monday it has appointed Michael Schuck as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and Johnny Hawa as Chief Operating Officer (COO). The company reports that Schuck has more than 30 years of experience in both banking and financial… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 11:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube set to close later this evening, London-based Redchurch Brewery has secured its initial £400,000 funding target thanks to more than 600 investors. This funding round comes less than one year after the brewery company secured nearly £500,000 through… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based fintech company, PayBreak, announced it raised £24.5 million during its latest fundraising round. According to the company, the round was supported by existing shareholders and saw new investors as well. Speaking about the round, managing director of PayBreak, Julia Throop stated: “The fundraising shows… Read More

June 19, 2017 @ 7:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ireland-based Galvanic has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £700,000 for its product, the Pip, which is described as a  wireless, hand-held device that accurately measures stress and allows users to manage their stress through a suite of gaming apps.  According to the… Read More

June 18, 2017 @ 8:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online real estate investment marketplace, Wealth Migrate, announced on Thursday it is launching its #LikeAMillionaire luxury condo give-a-way. According to the platform, the condo is valued at $200,000 and is located in Cape Town’s Zero-2-One Tower development. The contest has been open to South African… Read More

June 17, 2017 @ 7:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, Spanish “urban craft distillery,” Santamanía, has successfully secured its initial £400,000 funding goal and is now nearing £585,000 thanks to more than 200 investors. As previously reported, Santamanía’s spirits are sold throughout Spain and in 19… Read More

June 17, 2017 @ 7:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zopa announced on Thursday its IFISA is now available for all existing Zopa customers. Along with the IFISA, the online lender unveiled its latest peer-to-peer investment product, Zopa Core. While sharing details about the IFISA, Zopa revealed: “It’s here! From today, existing investors can subscribe… Read More

June 16, 2017 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, retail giant Macy’s announced the launch of its twelfth annual Shop For A Cause Program and kicked off a new charity challenge on crowdfunding platform, CrowdRise. According to Macy’s and CrowdRise, charities looking to participate in this fundraising challenge must sign up now… Read More

June 16, 2017 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ireland-based tent brand Crua Outdoors has successfully surpassed its second equity crowdfunding campaign’s £100,000 funding target on Seedrs. The initiative was launched last month and is currently offering 8.16% in equity. As previously reported, Crua Outdoors’ first equity round secured £85,371 in 2015, and last year, the company raised $300,003 through its… Read More

June 16, 2017 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, LendingTree, Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE) announced it has acquired certain assets of DepositAccounts.com, a leading consumer-facing media property in the depository industry. According to LendingTree, DepositAccounts.com is considered one of the most comprehensive sources of depository deals and analysis online, covering all major deposit product… Read More

June 16, 2017 @ 11:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online commercial real estate company ArborCrowd announced on Thursday it is now offering a new $69.7 million commercial real estate deal to investors. The Lago Paradiso property is described as a multifamily complex located in Miami, Florida.  According to ArborCrowd, investors now have the opportunity… Read More

June 16, 2017 @ 10:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital financial service company, P2P Cash, announced on Friday it has launched a new money transfer service from George and South Carolina to Nigeria. The company reported that it now offers cross-border money transfer without any fees. P2P Cash, which is a division of software… Read More