February 7, 2017 @ 9:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital money transfer service WorldRemit announced on Tuesday it teamed up with payment system CONTACT to launch instant money transfers in Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. According to WorldRemit, customers from more than 50 countries can use its app or website to send instant, secure money transfers to… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the launch of its fourth equity crowdfunding campaign launch on Crowdcube, London-based rice brand, Cauli Rice (also known as Fullgreen Ltd.) announced it is set to be listed in 250 Jumbo Supermarkets. Cauli Rice is described as a low calorie and low GI rice replacement, with 80%… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 4:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK’s Department for International Trade announced last week it would bring a trade delegation of eleven of the country’s fintech companies to Australia and New Zealand in March 2017. The eleven companies selected were Aire, Clarus FT, Clearmacro, FundApps, ingage, iwoca, neyber, ObjectTech, Onfido, Sybenetix, and Tradle…. Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 4:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kickstarter announced on Monday it has joined an amicus brief, alongside nearly 100 American companies, to stand up for America’s welcoming immigrant traditions. According to Kickstarter, the brief reads: “Immigrants make many of the Nation’s greatest discoveries, and create some of the country’s most innovative and… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 2:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain project Chronobank announced on Sunday it has officially joined national Australia Fintech Industry Association, also known as Fintech Australia. FinTech Australia, which was founded in October 2015, has more than 70 startups, venture capital funds, hubs, and accelerators throughout Australia that specialize in fintech that… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 2:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its Crowdcube campaign set to close on Wednesday (February 8th), London-based Rejuvenation Water is nearing its £150,000 funding target thanks to more than 190 investors. As previously reported, Rejuvenation Water brands itself as “the World’s first Amino Acid enriched spring water, designed to deal with the rigours… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 1:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder UK announced on Monday it has teamed up with the Birmingham City Council to launch Crowdfund Birmingham. According to Crowdfunder UK, the Birmingham City Council has set aside £470,000 from its Community Innovation Fund to provide match funding to pledge on projects that will benefit… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 12:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform DiversyFund announced on Monday a seven thousand square foot luxury home investment opportunity in Monterey, California is nearing fulfillment. The project, which is offering an 18% preferred return with an estimated nine to twelve-month investment term, raised 90% of its funding target.  According to DiversyFund,… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 10:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following her interview with “Dear Black Girls” organizers, Cassandra Pryor and Melody Smalls, talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe to raise $25,000 for the program. “Dear Black Girls” is described as an organization on a mission to inspire, encourage, and… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 7:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech startup AlphaStreet announced on Friday the launch of its ‘Invest Like A Pro’ virtual stock contest from now through April 28th. While sharing details about the new contest, Vishnu Beri, CEO of AlphaStreet, stated: “The mission of AlphaStreet is to make the investment process social,… Read More

February 4, 2017 @ 9:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign set to close on Seedrs in a couple of weeks, Portugal-based winetech company, Wine With Spirit, is nearing its £400,000 funding target. As previously reported, Wine With Spirit is on a mission to bring to the market delicious, creative, and exclusive wines that… Read More

February 4, 2017 @ 9:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after a fire destroyed the Islamic center located in Victoria, Texas, supporters of the place of worship have raised more than $1.1 million through crowdfunding platform, GoFundMe. As previously reported, the devastating event took place in the early hours of last… Read More

February 4, 2017 @ 9:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

RateSetter, a leading UK peer-to-peer lending platform, announced this week it is updating its lender terms. This news comes just a few months after the company announced it was adding more flexibility into the Provision Fund. The RateSetter team announced: “We believe that a more flexible… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 4:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

New Zealand Tech Industry Association, along with Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment, has teamed up with several New Zealand financial businesses to launch a new fintech organization called FinTechNZ. According to the New Zealand Tech Industry Association, FinTechNZ will bring together innovative companies in the financial services… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 3:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based mobile device brand Victor Mobility is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube  with nearly £730,000 in funds from more than 575 investors. This news comes just days after the company secured its initial £600,000 funding target. As previously reported, Victor Mobility is backed by… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 1:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

IT networks company Teneno has successfully raised its £150,000 funding target during its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. As previously reported, Teneno is based in London and has offices in New York and Hyderabad. The company offers technology that simplifies mid-sized for small and mid-sized businesses, giving… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 12:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, UK Prime Minister Theresa May unveiled a modern Industrial Strategy proposal to help build on the country’s strengths and take on its weaknesses. Prime Minister May explained: “The modern Industrial Strategy will back Britain for the long-term: creating the conditions where successful businesses… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 10:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding giant Kickstarter announced earlier this week its latest creative initiative, Make 100, attracted more than 460 creators. As previously reported, the funding portal stated as 2017 kicks off, it is challenging campaign organizers to bring their brightest idea to life, times 100. It explained: “Being… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 10:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fintech consultant firm, Synechron, announced on Thursday it is now collaborating with The South Florida Accelerator. Synechron is now an investor and strategic partner of accelerator’s business platform. The South Florida Accelerator is described as an innovation accelerator and aggregator with global connectivity. Its mission is… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 9:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based rice brand, Cauli Rice (also known asFullgreen Ltd.), launched its fourth equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube earlier this week. Within a matter of days, the company’s initiative successfully secured its initial £400,000 funding target from more than 200 investors. The campaign comes less than a year and a… Read More