April 21, 2016 @ 3:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Poppy & Zach, a lifestyle store that is dedicated to babies and children, has recently debuted its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company is looking to secure £75,000 as it begins operation expansion. The shop, which is the latest venture of entrepreneur and former managing… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 2:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, marketplace lender for small business loans, Bitbond, announced that it has joined the SME Finance Forum. This membership will help the company exchange SME knowledge with other financial institutions.  Bitbond reportedly provides inclusive microfinance on a global scale. It has over 1,200 loans with borrowers… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 1:32 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Crowdcube co-founder and CEO, Darren Westlake, revealed his very own entrepreneurs guide to looking after investors. Westlake shared: “The people who have invested in a company have a right to know how their money is being spent and have a vested interest in… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 12:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With just months until Kickstarter backers begin to receive their highly-anticipated G-Ro, the crew behind the highly anticipated luggage has unveiled pictures and videos of the wheels being tested out. G-RO is described as a unique luggage system that is on a mission to evolved… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 11:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Billy Frank, a London-based artisan jerky brand, has successfully secured £145,000 funding goal during its initiative’s final days on Crowdcube. The company, which Mail on Sunday Magazine named “The Aston Martin of Jerky,” is low in carbohydrates and is made by only British meats (native brand, grass fed). It also… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 10:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, beauty website, BeautyKind, announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved of its Regulation A+ initial public offering (IPO). This offer is being conducted by WR Hambrecht + Co, which acts as the sole underwriter. The company is currently seeking a minimum of… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Honeyfund, a crowdfunding platform dedicated to honeymoons, announced on Thursday that not only is it celebrating its 10th birthday, it is also debuting its new mobile app. The crowdfunding portal’s history reads: “Honeyfund was launched in 2006 after founders Sara and Josh Margulis discovered their own wedding… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 4:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

And the wait continues… at least for Glowforge 3D Laser Printer backers. Just a couple months after announcing the first delay, the company has once again revealed to supporters that it will not be delivering the product a few more months. CEO of Glowforge, Dan… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 3:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, UK-based Steamforged Games launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise £50,000 for Dark Souls – The Board Game. Not even five minutes into the initiative, the game surpassed its initial goal and in 24 hours hit  £1 million. Dark Souls – The Board Game is described as a strategically challenging,… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 2:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, crowdfunding platform for causes, Razoo, announced it has decided to expand into personal fundraising. Razoo declared that now everyone can use may use its platform for various projects that range from personal to medical bills. It also stated that all fees will be… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 1:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The hilarious, Russian Roulette like Kickstarter, Exploding Kittens is now available on all iPhone and Android! Players of Exploding Kittens take turns drawing cards until someone draws an exploding kitten and loses the game. The deck is made up of cards that let you avoid exploding by peeking at cards… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 12:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) announced on Wednesday that it has formed a partnership with Crowdfunding Capital Advisors (CCA) and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) to host the upcoming event, Crowdfunding Showcase and Celebration. The event, which will be held on May… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Docupace Technologies LLC, financial services’ premier digital compliance and cyber security company, announced on Wednesday that it will pursue growth independently of investment from RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE: RCAP). The company revealed that it has reached an agreement with RCAP to repurchase their majority share stake and… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 11:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, China Rapid Finance Limited announced that an investment by global private equity firm Broadline Capital in the company was honored as “Technology Deal of the Year” at the 2016 International Financial Forum’s 8th Annual International M&A Awards. This event recognizes excellence in deal-making and celebrate the… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 10:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding portal for cannabis and digital startups, CrowdGather, Inc. (OTCQB:CRWG), announced on Tuesday corporate restructuring including the recent sale of CrowdGather’s gaming subsidiary, Plaor, Inc, as well as an agreement with its creditor, Iconic Holdings. CrowdGather reports that it will begin a negotiated conversion at a fixed… Read More

April 20, 2016 @ 9:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, peer-to-peer lending platform, Crowdstacker, released data that suggested government reforms how British consumers should save and invest. Crowdstacker offers P2P investment opportunities backed by British businesses that are said to have a good track record or are able to offer security. Crowdstacker assures that… Read More

April 19, 2016 @ 10:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Guerrilla Development, a Portland, Oregon-based real estate firm, announced earlier this month that it has completed a Regulation A+ Tier I crowdfunding deal for its unique building, the Fair-Haired Dumbbell. The minimum offering goal was $750,000 and the max was $1.5 million (investors were able to… Read More

April 19, 2016 @ 4:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than a week until their crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo comes to an end, Stephen and Robbie Amell have successfully secured $1 million for the film, Code 8.  The film’s description reads: “The film takes place in a world where 4% of the population are born… Read More

April 19, 2016 @ 3:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Kickstarter success BedJet announced that it has appointed its advisory board. This group was created to provide strategic guidance and help drive the company’s continued growth. BedJet claims its sleep-inducing climate control device is the first and only product that can both cool you off within 10… Read More

April 19, 2016 @ 2:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

While its equity crowdfunding campaign was held on Crowdcube, WITT Energy reportedly received some support from reward-based platform, Crowdfunder UK. Last month, the company launched the initiative to secure £750,000 for its patented fully scalable innovative energy harvesting system. During its first week on the equity crowdfunding platform, the UK tech company… Read More