November 3, 2016 @ 10:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based creative technology and visual content agency, Happy Finish has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise  £395,000 for a 4.45% equity stake in the firm.  Pre-money valuation was pegged at just under £8.5 million. The company, which was founded in 2004 by Stuart Waplington,… Read More

November 2, 2016 @ 4:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), an international finance center in Abu Dhabi, announced on Wednesday the launch of its new Fintech RegLab. This news comes seven months after ADGM revealed the development the center as the fintech hub in the MENA region. ADGM stated the… Read More

November 2, 2016 @ 3:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, IFundWomen officially launched its crowdfunding platform. The new portal is dedicated to women-led businesses and creative ideas that are created by women. The funding website’s mission is to help drive funding towards female entrepreneur and close the gender funding gap in venture capital…. Read More

November 2, 2016 @ 3:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, the Lupus Foundation of America announced the launch of its new “Cut it Out” initiative on crowdfunding platform Crowdrise to raise $50,000. The campaign was created as a way to challenge others into cutting out small expenses (coffee, clothing, etc.) and donating the savings to… Read More

November 2, 2016 @ 1:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mush, a new smartphone app that’s dedicated to just moms, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £650,000. The app notably enables moms to build a community of other moms with children the same age. Launched this past spring by founders Katie Massie-Taylor and Sarah… Read More

November 2, 2016 @ 12:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Broken Lizard, the studio behind the highly anticipated movie Super Troopers 2, will be hosting a new comedy special next Friday (November 11th). Stars of the upcoming film, Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme, revealed the news in a latest Indiegogo campaign update. The special will… Read More

November 2, 2016 @ 11:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, Storm Sondors, one of the creators of crowdfunding success Sondors eBike, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine to raise $70,000 for the company’s new project, the Sondors Electric Car. Nearly 30 days later, the initiative has secured more than $575,000 from more than 860 investors…. Read More

November 2, 2016 @ 9:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, SuperCarers, has successfully secured its initial £500,000 from more than 100 investors. The online care platform, which curates a personal matchmaking service where families can find vetted, reliable and compassionate carers for loved ones, is seeking the… Read More

November 2, 2016 @ 8:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until its crowdfunding campaign on Fig is set to close, Popcannibal’s Make Sail is set to finish the funding round with nearly $60,000 from more than 875 backers. Make Sail is described as a physics construction adventure that challenges players to craft a… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 6:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Marketplace lender Funding Circle reportedly lent out more just a little over £95 million for the month of October and broke the UK’s monthly origination volume record. AltFi revealed that according to its data, Funding Circle has officially lent more than £1.6 billion for over… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 4:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, alternative lender iwoca announced it is set to receive referrals from NatWest as part of the website’s new expanded panel of alternative lenders, Capital Connections. According to the companies, Capital Connections build on NatWest’s existing partnerships and creates even more opportunities for users… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 3:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, RedCrow officially launched its equity crowdfunding platform. that is dedicated to investments in the healthcare and medtech sectors. RedCrow was founded by a former Morgan Stanley financial Advisor, CEO Brian Smith, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and entrepreneur, chairman Jerry Harrison. The… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 2:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Alibaba’s financial affiliate Ant Financial has reportedly invested in and has formed a strategic partnership with Thailand-based fintech company, Ascend Money. This news comes just a few months after the company previously planned to acquire 20% in Ascend Money. According to CNBC, the companies revealed that… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 1:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Latvia’s peer-to-peer lending marketplace Mintos announced it would be hosting Creamfinance loans, which are currently averaging from €50 to €1,000 with a repayment deadline of 5 to 30 days. Mintos revealed that the non-bank credit lender would offer short-term, unsecured consumer loans issued in Denmark… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 12:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

San Francisco fintech company, Ripple, announced on Tuesday it has appointed president and chief operating officer, Brad Garlinghouse, as its new CEO. Former CEO, Chris Larsen will be stepped down from the role to become executive chairman of the company’s board of director. Ripple reports… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 11:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Classy, a cloud-based fundraising platform that helps nonprofits and social enterprises mobilize and empower communities, announced on Tuesday it raised $30 million during its Series C funding round, which was led by JMI Equity with participation from existing investors Bullpen Capital, Galileo Partners, Mithril Capital Management,… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Kickstarter announced the launch of its new live video and real-time community engagement feature, Kickstarter Live. The funding portal revealed the feature was built in collaboration with Vancouver-based startup Huzza, and a select few creators have been beta testing Kickstarter Live over the past few… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 10:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, craft brewer Innis & Gunn announced the launch of its AdventureCapital campaign on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. Edinburgh-based company is currently seeking £1 million to open four additional Beer Kitchens and increase capacity at its brewery. Founded in 2003, Innis & Gunn claimed… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 9:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), announced it has appointed Mitch Shue to chief technology officer and James Rhodes to chief data officer. The company also reported that it has expanded its global headquarters in Chicago for its technology employees. Shue is responsible for Morningstar’s long-term technology… Read More

October 31, 2016 @ 8:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

NextGen Crowdfunding reported on Monday that investor commitments for Title III equity crowdfunding campaigns have officially surpassed $10 million. NextGen is tracking Title III companies through its “NextGen Dashboard.” The dashboard notably displays investor commitments progress since the new crowdfunding regulations went into effect less than… Read More