September 29, 2016 @ 9:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, international financial services group Manulife announced the opening of its third Lab of Forward Thinking (LOFT) location in Singapore. The lab is described as a global exploration and incubation capability that provides a platform for Manulife’s employees to collaborate and devise new technology… Read More

September 29, 2016 @ 7:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

 Early-stage venture firm Amino Capital Management Company, LLC (“Amino Capital”) announced on Thursday the closing of its $50 million second fund, Amino Capital II, L.P.(formerly zPark Capital II, L.P., the “Fund”).  Amino Capital’s $50 million second fund expands investments to include not only seed-stage ventures… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 4:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, RealtyShares announced it financed a $500,000 preferred equity investment to fund the acquisition and rehabilitation of a 22-unit multi-family property in the San Francisco Bay Area called Greenleaf Apartments. The real estate crowdfunding platform reported that the project is being sponsored by Tesseract Capital… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 3:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Fig announced Boston-based studio Popcannibal launched a campaign on its crowdfunding platform to raise $50,000 for the video game, Make Sail. The new game is the latest title from the studio’s founder Ziba Scott and is described as a physics construction adventure. Make Sail notably challenges players to… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 2:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Enfucell, a Finland-based customized battery technology supplier in the printed electronics industry, has successfully secured its initial €300,000 funding goal on equity crowdfunding platform, Invesdor. As previously reported, Enfucell began as a spin-off from Helsinki University of Technology (HUT), and active operations commenced in 2005. Founded in 2002,… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following its official launch by Australia’s treasurer, Scott Morrison, H2Ocean Limited announced it received support from financial services figures, Link Group Chairman Michael Carapiet and Perpetual Guardian founder Andrew Barnes. Other supporters include technology industry figures Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes, AfterPay Executive Chairman Anthony Eisen, Ratesetter Australia… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 11:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Yirendai (NYSE:YRD), the publicly traded offshoot of huge P2P lender CreditEase, announced on Tuesday it has been named an inaugural member of the Internet Financial Industry Information Sharing Platform(IFIISP). According to the company, the IFIISP was launched by China Internet Finance Association (CIFA) and aims to… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 10:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Qumram, a global provider of digital interaction audit solutions for the financial services industry, announced on Wednesday the launch of its new solution for recording end-to-end encrypted social media interactions through WhatsApp. Patrick Barnert, CEO at Qumram, shared details about the new solution and stated: “We… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 9:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, fintech startup AlphaStreet announced the launch of its new iOS app dedicated to on-the-go individual investing. The free app allows users to access their accounts directly from their iPhone. Sharing details about the app, Vishnu Beri, CEO of AlphaStreet, stated: “AlphaStreet’s goal is to make investing… Read More

September 28, 2016 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Centaur Analytics, a Greece-based AgTech IoT startup that provides real-time stored agriproducts monitoring and protection solutions, announced on Wednesday it has raised $1.3 million during a recent funding round, which was led by seed-stage venture fund OurCrowd First. The company stated the funds will be used… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 4:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The reboot of the beloved cult classic Mystery Science Theater 3000” is finally back in production! The creator of the hit series, Joel Hodgson, announced on Monday that the crew is back and ready to get started with filming. Hodgson and his team shared on… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 3:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Minnesota-based software company, SportsEngine, announced it has acquired RallyMe, a crowdfunding platform that dedicated to sports. The funding portal has notably helped athletes, teams, and national governing bodies raise the funds needed for various sports and events. Sharing details about the acquisition, Justin Kaufenberg,… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 2:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, GoFundMe announced nonprofit organization, Equality Florida, has raised a total of $9 million for the victims of the June 12th Pulse Nightclub attack in Orlando, Florida. It was reported that more than 120,000 donors have 120 countries contributed funds to the cause. Following… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 1:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, OnDeck (NYSE: ONDK) announced it has teamed up with real estate entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge, Barbara Corcoran, for its new national marketing campaign.  The online lender stated that starting October, Corcoran will be featured in television and radio commercials and customer communications emphasizing OnDeck’s unique ability to… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 12:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, the Chamber of Digital Commerce announced it formed a partnership with technology incubator, 1776, to open the Blockchain Innovation Center in Washington, D.C. The organizations revealed that the center would serve as the city’s entrepreneurial resource for technology providers and governments investing and innovating… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 11:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Radius Bank, a full-service bank serving consumers through its virtual platform, announced on Tuesday it was adding Samsung Pay and Android Pay to its mobile payment options. The bank’s debit cardholders may now add their card to any eligible device to make purchases anywhere Samsung Pay… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 10:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Able Lending, a low-cost online lender in the nation for small businesses, announced on Tuesday it secured $100 million in debt financing from Community Investment Management (“CIM”). The company announced the funds would be used to make more low-cost loans towards growing small businesses. The Able Lending team… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 9:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Duke Energy announced it has teamed up with DonorsChoose for a new classroom crowdfunding challenge. The company is set to match up to $200,000 to help Ohio and Kentucky teachers bring STEM projects (science, technology, engineering, and math) to the classrooms. Sharing details about… Read More

September 27, 2016 @ 8:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

StartEngine, one of the leading investment crowdfunding platforms in the U.S., announced the launch of its innovative investor referral competition, Refer And Earn. Starting today (September 27th), the first person to refer the most investors who join the website by December 31st will win a grand… Read More

September 26, 2016 @ 4:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Söderlund International’s HUONE Hotel has successfully secured its initial €500,000 funding goal on Invesdor. The company has less than 48 hours until its initiative comes to an end. Huone is described as a meeting and events hotel, which means NO actual bedrooms. The hotel has won a total of six awards, including… Read More