August 24, 2016 @ 3:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following Feyisa Lilesa brave protest towards the Ethiopian government during the 2016 Rio Olympics, a GoFundMe has been launched dedicated to the marathon runner and his family. Within a matter of days, the initiative has received nearly $130,000 from more than 2,200 supporters.  Upon receiving his… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 2:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo offered some key advice to campaign organizers about the importance of communication, especially after the initiative successfully secure funds and close. The Indiegogo team revealed that while campaign is finished, the most important thing for organizers to do is… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 2:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The creators of the platforms gamesGRABR and bookGRABR, have returned to equity crowdfunding portal Crowdcube to raise £250,000 for its new SaaS social media platform, GRABR. The new site is set to allow brands to create their own social network and engage directly with consumers.  Those that use… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 12:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the devastating flood that’s left the state of Louisiana in ruins, the Louisiana Scool Board of Association launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $500,000 for the victims. The association reported that it represented the 69 local public school districts in the state and are dedicated… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 11:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until its Kickstarter campaign comes to an end, Mobvoi’s Ticwatch 2 has successfully surpassed $2 million thanks to over 9,500 backers. The timepiece is notably is lifestyle convenient and provides what the company believes to be an innovative design along with a unique… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 10:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one week after its exciting and highly anticipated first flight, Hybrid Air Vehicles’ Airlander 10 experienced an issue and crashed during the final minutes of its second test flight on Wednesday. Airlander 10 is a wing-shaped aircraft that can fly for up to five… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, creators of the app-based family transportation service OneLane launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £200,000 for growth. Founded just one year ago, the app initially operates in London and its team consists of alums from JustEat, Groupon and E-Car Club. OneLane employs… Read More

August 24, 2016 @ 9:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nearly one year after closing its first FundedByMe campaign, wheelchair brand AddMovement announced it is launching a second initiative on the equity crowdfunding platform to raise  €160,000. The company is known for its product, AddSeat, which is described as a mobility seated device that is suits… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 4:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube #FundedClub member, LUMO, is set to return to crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to raise funds for three new products next month. The company took to its Twitter account to announced the big news on Tuesday. The countdown is on. New things coming your way on… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 3:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, the creators of the Indiegogo success, Con Man, will be releasing the web series new mobile game. This debut comes just a month after Alan Tudyk, and Nathan Fillion revealed they might consider doing a movie on the series within the series, Spectrum.  In 2015, Fillion and… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 2:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to expand its homemade fashion accessories marketplace, The Pommier has launched Seedrs initiative with a mission to raise £100,000 for continuous growth and development. The marketplace, which was founded three years ago, connects worldwide customers with homemade fashion accessories from emerging designers. The Pommier team stated they… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 1:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

LawyerFair, a curated marketplace for buying and selling of commercial legal services, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £360,000 as it looks to expand its legal services and team. Founded in 2014, LawyerFair states it helps companies save legal fees by matching the… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 11:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online lender to SMEs, OnDeck (NYSE: ONDK) announced on Tuesday the launch of its initiative that’s dedicated to helping small business owners with time management. According to the lender, this initiative is considered the first of its kind and is in response to its latest… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Innovation Birmingham announced it formed a strategic partnership with equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube as a way to encourage successful fundraising efforts for startups and early stage businesses. This announcement comes just after the completion of Innovation Birmingham’s iCentrum building and the launch of Serendip… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 10:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, loanDepot announced the closing of its $150 million capital transaction. The online lender revealed it plans to use the funds to continue investments in technology and product development. Sharing details about the transaction, Anthony Hsieh, chairman and CEO at loanDepot, stated: “Capital investment in consumer lending and in the mortgage industry… Read More

August 23, 2016 @ 9:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform iFunding announced on Tuesday it raised $1.95 million in preferred equity for a student housing apartment community which is located in Gainesville, Florida. The investment is being made just as the more than 600 bedroom property prepares to open for occupancy. Sharing details… Read More

August 22, 2016 @ 4:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

West, an up and coming all-day eatery and wine bar, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £350,000 as it prepares to open its first London location. The new restaurant consists of health-conscious foods, which are farm to table and hyper-seasonal. Its… Read More

August 22, 2016 @ 3:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Last week, The Speakeasy concluded its equity crowdfunding round on WeFunder and raised a total of $472,500. As previously reported, after going live in 2014 in San Francisco, The theater show received raved reviews: every performance sold out. The co-founders decided to take their show to… Read More

August 22, 2016 @ 1:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

RED Mountain Resort, one of the Western Canada’s oldest resorts, announced it was launching its very own “Testing the Waters” (TTW) campaign on equity crowdfunding platform StartEngine this Tuesday (August 23rd).  Sharing details about the resort RED CEO, Howard Katkov, stated: “RED started as a ski club… Read More

August 22, 2016 @ 12:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Invesdor announced this week that the first annual Helsinki Blockchain Conference is set to be held on August 26th at Microsoft Flux. The funding portal shared the event’s description, which reads: “We are delighted to invite you to Helsinki Blockchain Conference 2016,… Read More