March 1, 2017 @ 4:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cohu Experience Ltd., a Finnish space industry company, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Finnish platform Around in January for its new Space Nation astronaut program. Less than an hour after launch its initiative, the project secured its first million and then finished the round with $3.4 million…. Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 4:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FundPaaS announced on Wednesday it was named one of eight fintech startups selected for SXSW Accelerator Competition. This news comes less than a month after FundPaaS received regulatory approval. According to FundPaaS, the accelerator competition will gather startups from around the world showcase the most… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 3:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rêve En Vert, a global online retailer specializing in sustainable fashion and lifestyle, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £300,000 as it prepares to expand its online venture. This initiative’s debut comes less than a year after the company sought to raise £600,000… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Proplend announced on Wednesday it received full authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for peer to peer lending. Brian Bartaby, Proplend’s Founder and CEO commented: “After a comprehensive approval process, we are delighted to have reached this significant milestone. The granting of full authorisation demonstrates… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 11:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, 4thWay writer, Matthew Howard released his very own assessment on the top three property P2P lending platforms are in the UK. The three he selected were Landbay, Proplend, and FundingSecure. In his selection, Howard ranked the lenders based on their features and opportunities… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 11:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global fintech firm InvestCloud announced on Wednesday the launch of its innovation center for financial startups and institutions, which is located at its Pacific Design Center headquarters in Los Angeles. According to InvestCloud, the center will now enable teams from banks, wealth managers, and other financial services… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 10:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Marketplace for small business loans, Lendio, on Tuesday it is expanding the reach and availability of its small business lending options with the launch of its new franchise program. The lender claims that this is an industry “first of its kind” program. Lendio stated that… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 9:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

SME lender Funding Circle announced on Wednesday that Community Investment Management (CIM), an investment firm focused on marketplace lending, will finance an additional $100 million in loans to businesses originated through Funding Circle in the U.S. According to the online lending platform, the multi-year agreement… Read More

March 1, 2017 @ 8:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CoAssets Limited (ASX: CA8), a crowdfunding platform specializing in facilitating funding for real estate and small to medium-sized enterprises, announced on Wednesday board and management changes as the company plans for its next phase of growth. According to CoAssets, Nicholas Ong will be stepping down as… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 4:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bill Diggins, the manager of TLC, announced on Monday an update about the all-girl group’s Kickstarter-funded album, which is tentatively scheduled to be released at the end of June 2017. TLC hit the crowdfunding platform in 2015 to raise $150,000 for their fifth and final album. The group, which originally… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 2:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

App-only bank Monzo (formally know as Mondo) announced on Tuesday it opened pre-registration for its new equity crowdfunding campaign. Originally seeking £2.5 million, the company has attracted more than £5.8 million in interest so far. As previously reported, Monzo launched its first crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube and raised… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 2:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based fashion brand ME+EM recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £700,000. Within a matter of days, the initiative has successfully secured its funding target from more than 300 investors. ME+EM describes itself as a UK fashion in the direct-to-consumer movement. It… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 1:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

IAMRUNBOX, an active lifestyle brand that has created light backpack and carriers for active commuters, has successfully secured its initial €100,000 through its crowdfunding campaign on FundedByMe. The company raised SEK 260,079 during its Kickstarter initiative last fall.  The company, which launched its first product online in January 2015,… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 12:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Symbid announced it formed a partnership with Knab Crowdfunding. This news comes just a few days after the crowdfunding platform revealed its collaboration with PortXL-World Port Accelerator. The Symbid team shared that both their platform and Knab Crowdfunding offer crowdfunding, both focus on… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 10:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Biz2Credit announced on Tuesday it has formed a partnership with BluePay, a provider of technology-enabled payment processing solutions for merchants and suppliers in North America. According to Biz2Credit, the partnership will create a new co-branded landing page hosted by BluePay will provide its clients with access to Biz2Credit’s… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Crowdcube announced the winners of the 2017 Funded Club Awards. This event celebrates businesses that have successfully secured their minimum funding targets through the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform. While sharing details about the Funded Club awards, the Crowdcube team stated: “We celebrated our 6th… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 9:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech startup BlueVine announced on Tuesday it has secured a warehouse credit line of up to $75 million from Fortress Credit Corp. BlueVine reported that the new financing would allow it to expand its fast-growing line of credit financing solution called Flex Credit and enhance… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 9:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform OurCrowd has formed a partnership with German energy company innogy SE to help deliver the next generation of energy solutions in Israel. According to OurCrowd, the partnership will combine the strength of the funding portal’s network and ability to scout investment opportunities in… Read More

February 28, 2017 @ 8:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

France Fintech, the French Fintech association, announced it is set to host its second annual Fintech Revolution on March 28th. The event will be held at the la Gaîté Lyrique in Paris and will reportedly have over 1,000 participants. The organization revealed: “Having shown in 2016 the… Read More

February 27, 2017 @ 4:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based Wrexham Glyndwr University announced last week the launch its fintech undergrad program. According to the school, the new program will provide its students with the business skills that are needed to exploit opportunities within the fintech sector. While discussing the program, Claudius Tsang, Partner/Co-Head of… Read More