April 20, 2017 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chinese marketplace lending platform Yirendai (NYSE: YRD) announced on Thursday it has made incremental progress in facilitating consumer loan products with asset-backed security (ABS) structure. This news comes just a couple weeks after the online lender entered into an agreement of intent with the Beijing branch of… Read More

April 20, 2017 @ 9:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain company Humaniq announced on Wednesday it not only joined Barclay’s Rise community, it also secured $3.9 million in initial coin offering (ICO) funding. This news comes just a few days after the company appointed a new CEO, Dinis Guarda, and 20 members to its… Read More

April 20, 2017 @ 8:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CFPA) announced on Thursday the launch its new Crowdfunding Expert Community Online (ECOTM), a knowledge-sharing platform connecting crowdfunding professionals with entrepreneurs, investors and others seeking relevant, experienced guidance. The launch reportedly debuted in conjunction with CFPA’s 4th annual Crowdfinance Summit held… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 6:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, NextGen Crowdfunding announced the sixth round winners of its Crowdfunding Video Awards (CVA). As previously reported, the CVAs will provide campaign organizers new ways to promote crowdfunding campaigns and products to backers as well as potential investors. Viewers of the CVAs voted for their favorite… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 4:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced on Tuesday that applications will soon open for its Asia-Pacific’s fourth annual FinTech Innovation Lab, which is described as a 12-week program that helps early and growth-staged fintech companies accelerate product and business development by gaining exposure to financial institution executive…. Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 3:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S. stock exchange group Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ), announced on Wednesday the launch of its venture investment program, Nasdaq Ventures, which is dedicated to discovering, investing in and partnering with unique fintech companies worldwide. According to the group, this program’s main objective is to identify and… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 3:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based pay-as-you-go fitness studio, Core Collective, has successfully completed its funding round on Seedrs with nearly £2.1 million secured. The initiative was originally launched last month, seeking to raise £1,125,000. As previously reported, Core Collective stated it is looking to set a new standard in boutique… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube recently announced it has formed a partnership with G By Grant Thornton to provide businesses with the tools and expertise needed to build a high-quality funding initiative and ensure they stand out to the investing crowd. Crowdcube revealed that it and… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 1:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fundraising platform MobileCause announced on Wednesday the launch of its new digital marketing services, which will be used to help nonprofits achieve their funding targets faster. According to the funding portal, the new software solutions will manage nonprofit fundraising and communication. While sharing details about… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 12:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Music virtual reality platform Endless Riff announced on Wednesday  PledgeMusic founder, Benji Roger, along with former AOL and RCA exec Mike Rich, have joined its advisory platform. Founded in 2014, Endless Riff describes itself as a networked virtual reality platform where music fans can escape… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Pi Capital announced it was named financial advisor and placement agent to Money360 for its $250 million South Korean financing vehicle, which designed to allow the online lender to employ funding as it provides commercial real estate loans to its U.S. client base. Steve Carlson,… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 10:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

ApplePie Capital announced on Wednesday the acquisition of Funding Solutions, LLC, a national franchise lending consultancy that specializes in SBA, conventional and equipment finance loans, and the appointment of Ronald Feldman, who was named chief development officer. While sharing details about the acquisition and appointment, Denise Thomas,… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 7:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Meetzoo, an app that aims to make business meetings more productive, was launched on Wednesday on the Apple App store. The iOS debut comes just a few months after the company secured funds through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Meetzoo was launched in early… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 5:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its latest Crowdcube round set to close in less than two weeks, Sugru has successfully secured £1.1 million thanks to 1465 investors. The company launched the initiative last month and is currently seeking £1.5 million. Sugru was co-founded by CEO Jane ni Dhulchaointigh. The… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 4:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, financial services firm Edward Jones announced a multi-year partnership with SixThirty, a St. Louis-based venture fund that invests in fintech startups. According to Edward Jones’ Chief Information Officer, Vinny Ferrari,  the relationship with SixThirty is consistent with the company’s drive to provide investors an ideal… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 3:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global fintech firm InvestCloud announced on Tuesday the launch of its new Navy apps for pensions, endowments, and foundations (PEF). According to the company, these upgrades to Navy enable informational power for better asset allocation through robust access, control, and entry apps, offering multiple views… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 2:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform RealtyShares announced on Tuesday its network of accredited investors has collectively funded a $3 million investment for the acquisition of Clarendon Park Apartments, a 138-unit multifamily property located in Phoenix, Arizona. The property is located in midtown, which is between the city’s two largest… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 1:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over a year after securing nearly €200,000 through its first Invesdor campaign, Finland-based Ägräs Distillery has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform and is seeking up to €350,000 (minimum of €100,000) for growth and expansion. The distillery, which was founded in mid-2015,… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 11:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, UK-based peer-to-peer lending platform Landbay released the March 2017 Rental Index. This report reveals details about the country’s rental market. The lender stated: “Since March 2016, average rents in the UK have risen by 0.9% to £1,191. In England, rents were up 0.87% to £1,222;… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 10:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based fine art investment platform, Maecenas, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, seeking 400,000 as it prepares for expansion. The platform describes itself as a marketplace that brings together fine art collectors who are seeking to raise funds and investors looking for exposure… Read More