March 4, 2017 @ 9:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after launching its reward-based crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its Doghouse Craft Beer Hotel and Sour Beer Facility at its Columbus, Ohio location, UK-based brewery BrewDog has successfully secured its $75,000 funding target and is nearing $100,000 thanks to more than 575 backers. As… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 4:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With nearly one week until its second Crowdcube initiative is set to close, online tutor marketplace Tutora is nearing its £350,000 funding target. The campaign was launched at the end of January and has so far raised £340,000 from more than 375 investors. As previously reported,… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Enclothed, a UK-based online personal styling service for men and Dragon Den alum, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company is currently seeking £350,000 as it prepares for expansion.  The company states it aims to change the shopping landscape for men. It uses… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 3:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mogo Finance Technology Inc. (TSX:MOGO), a Canadian fintech company, announced on Friday it has been approved to trade on the OTCQX under MOGOF. Speaking about the financial milestone, Greg Feller, President and CFO of Mogo, stated: “The U.S. is the world’s largest capital market and has a… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 2:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform RealtyShares announced on Friday it completed its first full stack capital transaction, securing both debt and equity financing totaling $5.9 million, for the acquisition of Courtship Village, a 132-unit garden style apartment complex in Lancaster, Ohio. The property acquisition was led by Hamilton… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 12:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder announced on Thursday it has formed a partnership with virtual startup Pinkubator to provide support for women-led/focused entrepreneur businesses. The duo revealed that the partnership aims to streamline start-to-finish business processes for entrepreneurs. From accessing Pinkubator’s membership services, which includes national mentorship… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital transaction company eOriginal announced on Thursday it has joined the Marketplace Lending Association (MLA), which promotes a transparent, efficient, and customer-friendly financial system by supporting growth of the marketplace lending industry. Speaking about the company joining the association, eOriginal’s President and CEO, Stephen Bisbee, stated:… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding giant Kickstarter announced on Thursday it is teaming up with True/False Film Festival to bring childcare to the 2017 event. The True/False Film Festival described as an event that offers a four-day weekend of creative placemaking in which filmmakers, artists, musicians and others in… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 9:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Indiegogo announced new campaign categories. The global crowdfunding platform revealed that this update helps backers to discover projects easier. “Today we are thrilled to announce that we are updating project categories on Indiegogo. In the past 9+ years, we’ve grown from helping independent filmmakers bring… Read More

March 3, 2017 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two weeks after launching its third equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, POD Point not only secured its initial 1.5 million funding target, it also closed the latest funding round, which was part of a larger £9 million fundraise led by venture capital firm Draper Esprit, who… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 4:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nearly a year and a half after it became a public benefit corporation, crowdfunding platform Kickstarter released its 2016 public benefit corporation statement. A public benefit corporation is described as a corporation that performs a specific function for the benefit of the public. While sharing details about its… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 4:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

A little over a week after opening its taphouse in the Columbus, Ohio area, UK-based brewery BrewDog has launched a reward-based crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise a minimum of $75,000 for its Doghouse Craft Beer Hotel and Sour Beer Facility. The brewing company has raised over… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 3:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, UK-based MacRebur is nearing £1 million. The company originally sought to raise £590,000 and quickly surpassed its funding target within days. As previously reported, MacRebur describes itself as a company that holds the UK and… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 1:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over 48 hours after opening pre-registration for its upcoming equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, app-only bank  Monzo (formally know as Mondo) has attracted more than £8.8 million in interest. The company’s original target for the funding round was £2.5 million, and the funds from the… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 1:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Propel(x) announced on Thursday the formation of its Propel(x) Industry Council. According to the online angel investment platform, the new council consists of a group of industry thought leaders and influencers who will provide support and guidance for early and growth-stage science and technology startups. Members… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 11:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Marketplace lending platform, China Rapid Finance, announced on Wednesday its CEO, Dr. Zhengyu (Zane) Wang will deliver a keynote speech at LendIt USA 2017. The event will take place on March 6th and 7th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. China Rapid Finance noted that… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 10:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mambu, a Berlin-based SaaS banking platform provider, announced on Thursday it’s kicking off 2017 by opening new Miami office and appointing a new regional managing director to meet the growing demand for its platform in North America, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The platform… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 9:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Kickstarter announced the launch of its latest initiative, All in 1. According to the crowdfunding platform, this new project aims to help campaign organizers get their ideas out there, simply and swiftly, so they may get right to the fun part, creating, all in… Read More

March 2, 2017 @ 9:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform PledgeMe announced on Wednesday it is making a few changes to its credit card fees. The portal revealed the fee charged to campaign creators is going from up to 7.5% to a flat fee of 6.5%. It will also provide tiered CrowdfundingU programs for… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 5:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Startupbootcamp Fintech announced on Wednesday the launch of its new fintech program in Mexico City. The organization revealed that the program’s debut marks its expansion into the Latin American market and deepens our mission in supporting entrepreneurship and innovation beyond borders. Startupbootcamp also reported it has teamed up… Read More