May 5, 2016 @ 12:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Next Tuesday, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo will present 12 Things Crowdfunding Filmmakers Need For A Successful Campaign in New York City.  The funding portal stated: “Millions of creators have turned to crowdfunding over the last few years to bring their scripts to screens. Join Indiegogo’s Head… Read More

May 5, 2016 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the launch of Hiya Car’s second Seedrs initiative, co-founder and CEO, Graeme Risby, penned a piece on LinkedIn about why the company has once again decided to use the funding method. Hiya Car, formerly known as Ascendia Drive, is described as a platform that matches car… Read More

May 5, 2016 @ 10:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Photocrowd, a global photography community, has recently launched a Crowdcube campaign to secure £450,000 for upcoming expansion products. The initiative successfully captured 65% of its targeted goal during its first week on the funding portal. The company’s platform, which is looking to become the Etsy for photography, connects,… Read More

May 5, 2016 @ 9:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, New Zealand crowdfunding platform, PledgeMe, announced that it has not only appointed one but two new members of its board of directors. The portal revealed that interim group executive of Direct Banking for Rabobank Australia and New Zealand, Melanie Templeton, will be stepping into… Read More

May 5, 2016 @ 9:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Danae Ringelmann, co-founder of global platform Indiegogo, recently sat down with Inc. to discuss which crowdfunding project is in fact her favorite. During her interview, Ringelmann stated: “You know, I’m an underdog person. I always like rooting for the underdog, the crazy ideas, the ones… Read More

May 5, 2016 @ 8:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM), operator of open, transparent and connected financial markets for 10,000 U.S. and global securities, announced on Wednesday its financial results for the first quarter 2016. R. Cromwell Coulson, president and CEO of OTC Markets, stated: “During the first quarter,… Read More

May 4, 2016 @ 4:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, software global company, Progress, announced that is working with Rangle.io and Google to provide mico-lending platform, Kiva, better applications between its lenders and borrowers. Currently, Kiva’s community is reportedly made up of 1.4 million lenders that have crowdfund more than $2.5 million in loans… Read More

May 4, 2016 @ 3:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

May the Fourth be with you! On Wednesday, movie artist Phil Tippett, alongside HappyGiant Studio, announced their new Kickstarter project, HoloGrid: Monster Battle, which is based on iconic holographic chess game that was seen in A New Hope (Star Wars IV)  Hologrid: Monster Battle is described as a game that… Read More

May 4, 2016 @ 1:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Supporters of Tom Hayes, a former UBS Group AG trader serving 11 years in prison for rigging Libor, are looking to raise £150,000 ($218,000) on crowdfunding platform Fundrazr for a new appeal. Hayes, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome last year, was arrested in December 2012 following a… Read More

May 4, 2016 @ 12:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its Kickstarter campaign comes to an end, Dark Souls – The Board Game is currently nearing £2 million thanks to over 19,000 backers. Dark Souls – The Board Game is described as a strategically challenging, deeply immersive combat exploration game for 1-4 players set… Read More

May 4, 2016 @ 11:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blow, the self-described “Uber of Beauty,” has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to bring expert and affordable services to customers’ doorsteps through its app. The company, which was co-founded by Fiona McIntosh (ex Editor-in-Chief of Grazia and ELLE) & Dharmash Mistry, has delivered over 70,000… Read More

May 4, 2016 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

In celebration of Mother’s Day, crowdfunding portal Indiegogo sat down with various “mom entrepreneurs” to discuss how they juggle motherhood while continuing to make products and organizations. The global platform declared: “This Mother’s Day, we’re going to do something different. Besides showing you all of… Read More

May 4, 2016 @ 9:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Roofstock, an online marketplace for investing in leased single-family rental (SFR) homes, announced this week it is expanding into the Atlanta and San Francisco East Bay region.  CEO and co-founder of Roofstock, Gary Beasley, stated: “Atlanta and the San Francisco East Bay are very active… Read More

May 3, 2016 @ 4:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Nextbit, a mobile developer that was created by former Google, Apple, Amazon, and HTC employees, announced that its Kickstarter success smartphone, Robin, is going to be available for $299 through Amazon starting May 4th and ending May 10th. Robin is described as a smartphone that brings… Read More

May 3, 2016 @ 3:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Kickstarter’s community education director, Stephanie Pereira, discuss the importance of attracting backers to campaigns during a new class on strategic storytelling.  The crowdfunding portal shared: “One of the best parts of working at Kickstarter is getting to talk to people about their ideas…. Read More

May 3, 2016 @ 2:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based startup Woof&Brew has recently launched a Seedrs initiative to raise  £250,000 to expand its drinks for dogs line. The company revealed that it believes itself to be the first to create a range of healthy drinks for dogs, including a herbal tea range, a tonic range and… Read More

May 3, 2016 @ 1:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  LOVESPACE, a distinctive storage company founded by Streetcar co-founder and entrepreneur Brett Akker, has recently 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… Read More

May 3, 2016 @ 11:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, KoreConX and iDisclose announced that they have partnered to make disclosure easier for companies seeking funding and their stakeholders. The duo revealed they are working to minimize the cost and the burden of raising capital, so businesses don’t spend all their money raising money. iDisclose is an online product… Read More

May 3, 2016 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Success! Less than a week after launching its third Crowdcube initiative, UK-based Powervault successfully secured its £750,000 goal. As previously reported, Powervault’s product reportedly reduces electricity bills and helps customers during black-outs. According to the company, the government says that energy storage is a game-changing technology which could save… Read More

May 3, 2016 @ 9:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo unveiled seven key stats on campaign perks. The website stated that perks were created as a way to encourage backers to support an initiative. These range from tangible products (DVDs), personal (thank you tweets, notes, etc.) or an experience… Read More