July 16, 2016 @ 10:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, an inside source revealed to TechCrunch that the investors of Skully have removed founders, Marcus and Mitch Weller, from the company. This was announced after the multiple delays of their Indiegogo-funded project, AR-1 helmet. As previously reported, AR-1 is considered the world’s first augmented… Read More

July 16, 2016 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Success! Zungle Panther sunglasses is finishing its Kickstarter run with over $1.9 million thanks to 11,000 backers. The Los Angeles startup launched a highly popular crowdfunding campaign last month to raise only $50,000 for the production of the eyewear. Zungle Panther offers users a wire free… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 5:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube #FundedClub member, Droplet, announced on Friday it is officially “being withdrawn” and will be shutting down its services for good. Founded in 2011, Droplet was the creator of a fee-free mobile payment app, which allowed users to pay without having to queue, and collect rewards on their phone… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 4:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Starbucks customers have taken to Payola to raise $50,000 as a way to convince the coffee giant to close its Trump Tower location. The initiative was reportedly stated by Ivan Pardo, the CEO of Buycott. The campaign’s description reads: “Many loyal Starbucks customers will be… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 2:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based E-Rider has recently launched a Seedrs campaign with a mission to raise £120,000 as it prepares to add more products to its lineup. The company currently provides eco-friendly scooters, mopeds, and bikes. “The vehicles have been designed to provide forms of transport that work well with… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 1:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Several, a London-based clothing brand, debuted its Crowdcube campaign this week. The company is seeking to raise £350,000 as it prepares to expand its menswear line marketing. Launched in 2014, Several offers men with clothing that focuses on “quality, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury.” The company shared: “With 30… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 1:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Söderlund International, the company behind the Finland HUONE Hotel, is set to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor to raise a minimum of €500,000 (max €800,000) as it prepares to open an establishment in Singapore. HUONE, which is located in Helsinki, is dubbed as a meeting and events hotel, which… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 11:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a day after Crowdcube revealed it £39 million in investor interest for its self-running crowdfunding campaign, the funding platform stated four of its #FundedClub members have announced their support for the upcoming initiative. Crowdcube initially set the bar at £5 million. The website… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the devastating incident in Nice France, University of Georgia student, Max Yanke took to crowdfunding platform Tilt to raise funds for the victims. Last night, a cargo truck full of arms and grenades drove through a crowd of people in Nice who were celebrating… Read More

July 15, 2016 @ 9:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Rayton Solar, Inc. (Rayton Solar), announced it was testing the waters of Regulation A+ through crowdfunding platform, StartEngine. The California-based solar panel company is seeking to attract more investors as it prepares to develop a cost-effective source of energy through essential particle acceleration manufacturing technology…. Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 4:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over two and half weeks after launching its Kickstarter campaign, Nightdive Studios’ System Shock remake has not only achieved its initial $900,000, it has also surpassed $1 million thanks to over 16,000 backers. As previously reported, The studio took to the crowdfunding giant to raise funds for the remake of… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 4:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Flexyfoot, a UK-based startup that provides ferrules and walking aids, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £100,000. Within a matter of days, the company successfully secured its initial funding goal. The company has notably developed a patented designed suspension system on the… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 3:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

SuperMeat, a collaborative startup that consists of scientists, conscious meat eaters, vegans, environmentalists and health advocates, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $100,000 for its new system that will end animal suffering in the meat production industry. SuperMeat is looking to use… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 1:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

One week after actress Issa Rae launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $200,000 for Alton Sterling’s children, the initiative has successfully raised $714,448 from 23,980 and officially closed. The father of five was killed on last Tuesday during an encounter with two Baton Rouge police officers, who were… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 1:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

In order to help organizers launch their crowdfunding campaigns, Kickstarter unveiled details about its project review process. The funding portal stated the purpose of this process to make sure each project is suitable for its community.  “We check to make sure that each project falls into one… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 12:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Kickstarter alum Lowline officially received approval from New York City’s City Hall to build an underground park. Last year, Lowline captured $223,506 from 2,564 through Kickstarter and was dubbed one of the most-funded public art projects on the crowdfunding platform. The project’s description… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube is queuing up for a self-crowdfunding round and this may end up being the largest investment crowdfunding round ever. Crowdcube initially set the bar at £5 million but apparently, this was a bit too low as investors have blitzed the Crowdcube platform to register… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 10:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, real estate crowdfunding platform iFunding announced it has secured $6.2 million in total financing for the recapitalization and renovation of a 26-unit, 6-story residential building in Asbury Park, New Jersey over the past nine months. iFunding revealed it originally provided acquisition financing totaling $2.85… Read More

July 14, 2016 @ 9:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Peer-to-peer lending platform Funding Circle announced this week it has appointed former CEO of Nomura International and EMEA, Jeremy Bennett as its new global chief financial officer.  According to Funding Circle, Bennett has more than thirty years of experience in financial service industry, working for Credit Suisse,… Read More

July 13, 2016 @ 5:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Verto Homes, a London-based builder that creates sustainable homes, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £1 million. Within just a few hours, the initiative successfully secured 41% of its targetted goal (£415,000) from 14 investors. Founded in 2010 by entrepreneurs, Tom Carr and Richard… Read More