February 13, 2017 @ 12:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ira Steven Behr, the showrunner for the hit sci-fi series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo last week for his documentary on the show, What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.  The story behind the documentary reads:… Read More

February 13, 2017 @ 11:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to form an advisory committee dedicated to the country’s fintech industry. The committee will notably consist of experts and representatives from different fintech sectors. During Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI)’s 11th Digital India Summit in… Read More

February 13, 2017 @ 10:57 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CrediFi, a fintech and commercial real estate company, announced on Monday it raised $13 million during a Series B funding round led by Liberty Interactive’s Liberty Israel Venture Fund. Other investors in the round included 31 VENTURES Global Innovation Fund, along with existing investors Battery… Read More

February 13, 2017 @ 10:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online lending platform OnDeck (NYSE: ONDK) announced on Monday it formed a partnership with financial services and software for small businesses provider, Wave, to launch “Lending By Wave” small business financing program to customers in the U.S. and Canada. The duo revealed that under the… Read More

February 13, 2017 @ 9:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Perkbox, a leading employee and customer engagement provider, announced on Monday it expanded its operations by opening a new office in Sheffield. This news comes just a few months after the company secured £4.353 million through equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs. As previously reported, Perkbox has attracted over… Read More

February 11, 2017 @ 8:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PrimaryBid, an online funding platform that enables investors to gain access to placings of AIM-listed companies, announced on Friday Ascent Resources Plc (AIM: AST) is seeking to raise £3 million through its website. Ascent Resources is described as a London-based independent oil and gas exploration and… Read More

February 11, 2017 @ 8:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chi, a UK-based beverage brand, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company is seeking £750,000 as it prepares for expansion. Chi describes itself as a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brand that sells a variety of raw and organic coconut-based products. The company… Read More

February 11, 2017 @ 8:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunded brewing company BrewDog announced on Friday it will open its first U.S. pub on Monday, February 20th, in Canal Winchester, a Columbus, Ohio suburb. As previously reported, BrewDog has raised more than $30 million in its ongoing crowdfunding offers in the UK, called Equity For… Read More

February 10, 2017 @ 4:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just two weeks after launching the Fig campaign for Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, video game studio Obsidian Entertainment has secured over $2.5 million from more than 21,700 backers for the project. As previously reported, the highly anticipated video game’s debut comes nearly five years after Obsidian… Read More

February 10, 2017 @ 3:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BNP Paribas, alongside its partner Plug and Play, announced on Friday they are launching a fintech and insurtech acceleration program in Paris. According to BNP Paribas, the three-month program will be held twice a year and offer 10 startups with the following services: Business plan… Read More

February 10, 2017 @ 2:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Innovate Finance, the independent membership organization representing UK’s global fintech sector, announced on Friday it has issued a Call for Input on the demand and feasibility of an Industry Sandbox in the UK.  The organization stated that the proposed Sandbox would enable startups, financial institutions,… Read More

February 10, 2017 @ 1:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the 2017 Grammy Awards to be held this Sunday (February 12th), Kickstarter announced campaigners, who have used its crowdfunding platform for funding, that received nominations for this year’s award show. Check out the full list of campaigners nominated: Nominated for Best Rap Album: De La… Read More

February 10, 2017 @ 11:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Portugal-based winetech company, Wine With Spirit, has successfully secured its Seedrs equity crowdfunding campaign’s £400,000 funding target. The company is currently  on a mission to bring to the market delicious, creative, and exclusive wines that each have their very own original story to tell. Wine With Spirt stated… Read More

February 10, 2017 @ 10:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the launch of its StartEngine crowdfunding campaign, South Carolina’s Alkane Truck Company announced its exclusive agreement with Brazilian truck manufacturer, Agrale. The company stated the agreement names it the sole representative for Agrale’s sales and service in North America. As previously reported, Alkane assembles heavy-duty trucks that… Read More

February 10, 2017 @ 10:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its crowdfunding campaign on Fig comes to an end, Team Gotham’s Solo video game project has successfully secured its $64,000 funding target. As previously reported, Solo is described as an exploration game in which a sailor is traveling through a vast archipelago, solving… Read More

February 10, 2017 @ 8:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based Octopus Labs announced it celebrated the five fintech startups that participated in twelve-week accelerator program at The Gherkin in London. Nearly 200 fintech investors and financial advisers reportedly gathered to celebrate the program on Wednesday.  The twelve-week accelerator program, which was launched last year, saw Octopus support five… Read More

February 9, 2017 @ 5:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Motorola announced the finalists for the “Transform the Smartphone” Challenge have been selected. The contest was launched in November 2016 by Motorola, Indiegogo, Lenovo, and Verizon. It is giving campaigners a chance to contribute to the creation of the next generation of Moto Mods apps. While… Read More

February 9, 2017 @ 4:35 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain regtech startup, Coinfirm, announced on Wednesday it secured $700,000 from Luma Ventures during an ongoing seed round to continue its growth and development. Coinfirm has built a blockchain risk and compliance platform. The company’s platform notably brings transparency and security to its blockchain transaction… Read More

February 9, 2017 @ 3:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two years after securing £242,180 from 249 investors through its campaign on Crowdcube, ioLight has launched its second initiative on the equity crowdfunding platform and is currently seeking £250,000. As previously reported, ioLight was founded in 2014 by Andrew Monk and Richard Williams. The company is the… Read More

February 9, 2017 @ 2:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based private equity firm, IW Capital, announced on Thursday the release of its 2017 investor index. This new report reveals the impact of 2016’s biggest events, which consists of Brexit, Donald Trump’s U.S. Presidential win, and Theresa May. According to IW Capital, the new research… Read More