September 6, 2016 @ 1:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Leeds-based company Myrtle & Maude has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to raise £106,000 for the expansion of its all-natural nausea products, which are for those who experience morning and travel sickness. Myrtle & Maude currently offers a range of both natural and safe products, which includes… Read More

September 6, 2016 @ 11:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PhotoSpotLand, a platform dedicated to traveling and photography, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor to raise £75,000 (max £200,000) as it prepares for expansion.The website is dedicated to those who both love to travel and photography who can share the best location/events for shooting… Read More

September 6, 2016 @ 10:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Samsung accelerated startup Welt Corporation launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $30,000 for its new self-titled technology belt. Within less than a week, the campaign successfully secured its initial goal and is currently nearing $50,000 thanks to more than 450 backers. The WELT, which… Read More

September 6, 2016 @ 9:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

USPAAH, a spa marketplace app, recently completed its equity crowdfunding round on Crowdcube with over £270,000 from nearly 150 investors. Described as a London high end on demand mobile app, USPAAH brings qualified beauty and wellness professionals to clients within just 1-hour of booking. Services include massages… Read More

September 5, 2016 @ 8:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, Crowdcube success and fashion brand, ILoveGorgeous, announced it has officially launched its first ever boys collection. Earlier this spring, the company debuted its campaign on the equity crowdfunding platform seeking £300,000 for the line. During its initiative’s run, the brand raised nearly £700,000… Read More

September 5, 2016 @ 8:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Singapore-based crowdfunding platform CoAssets announced on Monday it has officially listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Ltd (ASX). This news comes after the funding portal raised  S$6.72 million (A$6.55 million)1 under its Public Offer at an issue price of S$0.41 (A$0.40) per share. The company revealed… Read More

September 3, 2016 @ 1:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Kickstarter alum Pebble announced software and shipping updates for its recent products, the Pebble 2, Time 2, and Pebble Core. Earlier this summer, the company secured over $12,779,843 from 66,673 backers through its third Kickstarter campaign, which launched to raise $1 million for its new products, Pebble 2,… Read More

September 2, 2016 @ 5:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based startup FreeFlow Technologies has launched a campaign on equity crowdfunding platform Angels Den to raise £120,000 for the development of its light power to weight E-Bike system. The company previously secured £380,000 through 38 Angels Den investors just two years ago. FreeFlow Technologies was founded in… Read More

September 2, 2016 @ 3:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Seedrs success Fiddlesticks released its award-winning video game Hue on Steam, Xbox One, PS4, and PlayStation Vita. The game is described as a vibrant puzzle adventure where players alter the world by changing its background color.  “You explore a dangerous grey land, unearthing… Read More

September 2, 2016 @ 2:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

PlusGuidance, a web-based platform dedicated to therapists, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £100,000 as it continues to expand and develop its website. The website connects therapists with those in need of support no matter their location. Users choose from a pool… Read More

September 2, 2016 @ 1:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, California resident Nicholas Verity launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for shot glasses that honor Cincinnati Zoo gorilla, Harambe. Earlier this summer, the 440-pound gorilla was shot and killed by the Zoo’s staff after a child entered the Gorilla Enclosure and Harambe… Read More

September 2, 2016 @ 12:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following thousands of years of protecting the people of China from invaders, the Great Wall of China (one of the Earth’s greatest wonders) is in desperate need of repairs. With that said, the China Cultural Relics Protection Foundation has launched its very own crowdfunding campaign… Read More

September 2, 2016 @ 10:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This is Fine Plush Dog Kickstarter is set to finish its crowdfunding run with over $450,000 thanks to nearly 12,700 backers. The campaign was launched by the Gunshow webcomic creator KC Green, who was seeking only $35,000 for the toy’s creation. The project surpassed its initial goal and raised over… Read More

September 2, 2016 @ 10:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, India-based lending platform Loadtap announced it secured $3 million during its Series A funding round, which was led by HNIs, Dr. Abhishek, and Jaysukh Sapra. LoanTap was launched earlier this year and is headquartered in Mumbai with an office in Pune. Its co-founders, Satyam Kumar… Read More

September 1, 2016 @ 5:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

FilmDoo, an online video-on-demand platform, has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to raise nearly £100,000 to begin expansion. The platform notably focuses on helping film fans to discover and watch great films, short films and other content. FilmDoo also aims to build a global film community and empower… Read More

September 1, 2016 @ 3:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Finland-based fashion brand, Marita Huurinainen officially launched its new Invesdor campaign to secure a minimum of €100,000 (max €400,000) for company expansion. The company made a name for itself after creating its ethical fur and leather concept, WILD, and its patented wooden design shoe, WAVE. It previously launched a crowdfunding campaign on FundedByMe and… Read More

September 1, 2016 @ 2:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over two years after successfully securing $1,118,333 for its Lomo’Instant Camera on Kickstarter, New York startup Lomography has returned to the crowdfunding platform to raise funds for its new product, the Lomo’Instant Automat Camera. The new camera was designed to automatically adjust to… Read More

September 1, 2016 @ 1:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Crowdfund UK announced it was teaming up with Nesta, Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England to distribute 250,000 towards arts and heritage campaigns as part of a new crowdfunding program.  According to the UK-based funding portal, the program will give a series of specially-selected… Read More

September 1, 2016 @ 11:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, peer-to-peer lending platform Zopa announced it was making changes to its lending rates. This news comes after the Bank of England made the decision to cut interest rates. At the time of the interest cuts, The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) released the following statement:… Read More

September 1, 2016 @ 10:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Criquet Shirts, a clothing brand, announced on Thursday it raised $1.4 million during its Series A funding round, which was led by CircleUp through its Consumer Growth Fund and Market Index Fund II.  The Austin, Texas-based fashion brand offers apparel for both men and boys. Its Players Shirt… Read More