May 16, 2016 @ 1:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Seed Equity Ventures announced it is set to off offer investment crowdfunding deals to non-accredited investors on its platform as Title III rules go into effect. Under Title III rules, the general public may invest in capital raising by start-up companies through crowdfunding. CEO of Seed Equity Ventures,… Read More

May 16, 2016 @ 12:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Smoke Shack, a Milton Keynes-based company that consists of two award-winning restaurants, has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to raise £200,000 as it seeks to become a national chain.  The brand, which was created by marketer and businessman Darren Isaac along with dining chef Terry… Read More

May 16, 2016 @ 11:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, iDisclose announced that it has filed the first form C for Title III crowdfunding offerings through its very own application. Bloomery Sweetshine, West Virginia’s award-winning artisanal liqueur distillery, used the application process to prepare and file its Form C with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)… Read More

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

LendingUSA, a marketplace lender and provider of consumer point-of-need financing, announced on Monday it has appointed three new hires to its executive team. This news comes just a few months after the website named Mike Testa, former president of CareCredit, as its new president. Terry Silance and… Read More

May 16, 2016 @ 9:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after launching a Kickstarter for its board game Million Dollars, But…, Rooster Teeth has already raised over $750,000 thanks to nearly 17,000 backers. Million Dollars, But… is described as a game that puts the player’s morals and imagination to test by posing the… Read More

May 16, 2016 @ 9:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, New Zealand’s peer-to-peer lending platform Harmoney announced that it has appointed current director David Flacks as its chair of the board and Stuart McLean will join the board as a director. According to the website, Flacks was named an independent director of Harmoney’s board just two… Read More

May 14, 2016 @ 11:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Alter Ibiza, a Spain-based club brand, has recently launched a Seedrs initiative with a mission to raise £110,000 as it prepares to open its night club’s doors. The company is looking to bring music entertainment, quality products and services to its new club in Ibiza. But… Read More

May 14, 2016 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, LOVESPACE, a distinctive storage company founded by Streetcar co-founder and entrepreneur Brett Akker, launched its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company debuted its first initiative nearly two years ago and raised £1,562,960, easily exceeding its £600,000 goal with the support of 257 investors. Now,… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 4:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

NextGen Crowdfunding announced this week that it will be holding a Title III Celebration Series that will include four online events in May and June that will build more awareness for the rules, which are going in effect on Monday (May 16th). Aubrey Chernick, founder… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 4:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BEART, a crowdfunding platform that is dedicated to artists, art institutions and art professionals, has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to raise £75,000 as it begins its expansion plans. The reward-based funding portal stated brings together artists, curators, gallerists, collectors, museums, foundations and other art world professionals… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 2:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ndemic Creations, the creators of the hit iOS, Android and Windows Phone strategy video game, Plague Inc., launched a Kickstarter this week to raise $35,000 for the board game version. Within a few days, the project has surpassed its initial goal and currently nearly $100,000 thanks… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 1:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With Title III of the JOBS Act going into effect this upcoming Monday (May 16th), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has issued an alert to investors about the risks under the Reg CF law. Earlier this year, both the SEC and FINRA finalized the rules for funding portals… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Crowdfunder co-founder and CEO, Chance Barnett sat down at the Milken Global Conference to discuss crowdfunding platform’s growth and development over the years. Crowdfunder now provides unprecedented access, for both experienced institutional investors and everyday investors, to early-stage deals from many of Silicon Valley’s leading… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 11:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced the top ten campaigns of 2016. This is very unusual considering it isn’t even half way through the year quite yet, but the website stated that it has seen so many unique initiatives that really, it was just time… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 10:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Crowdcube success Pavegen announced its product upgrade during an event at BAFTA. Last summer, the company secured over £2 million during the equity crowdfunding round. Its technology converts footsteps into electricity, making it possible to power services in high-footfall locations, as well as provide real-time data for analytics. Pavegen revealed its… Read More

May 13, 2016 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday,investment crowdfunding platform Symbid announced 2016 first quarter numbers. The website confirmed the total revenue was approximately $89,000 for three month period ending March 31, which is up by 21% versus the prior year period in 2015. Other first quarter highlights include: Over 82% of… Read More

May 12, 2016 @ 3:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days before its Seedrs initiative comes to an end, UK-based bicycle retailer Velorution has successfully secured nearly £625,000. The company launched the campaign nearly two months ago with a mission to raise £500,000 for its London and South East expansion. As previously reported, Velorution describes itself… Read More

May 12, 2016 @ 2:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Rooster Teeth, the company behind Indiegogo-success, Lazer Team, launched a Kickstarter initiative for its new card game, Million Dollars, But… yesterday. Not even five minutes after its debut, the campaign successfully surpassed its initial $10,000 goal and has captured nearly $575,000 from over 12,000 backers. Million Dollars, But…… Read More

May 12, 2016 @ 1:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

i-Chef, a website that helps hospitality professionals find high quality recommended suppliers, has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to raise £55,000 so that it can develop a “foodie” community. The website, which was launched in March 2014, stated that it connects catering and hospitality suppliers with professional establishments and… Read More

May 12, 2016 @ 1:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With Title III of the JOBS Act finally going into effect on May 16th, StartEngine has announced it has received approval from FINRA and the SEC to operate a Reg CF funding portal. Title III crowdfunding will join the other two variants of investment crowdfunding, Title… Read More