March 30, 2016 @ 11:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube caught up with #FundedClub member Pobble to discuss what the company has been up to since its funding success. According to Crowdcube, Pobble is on a mission to create a more literate world, by giving teachers a means to inspire… Read More

March 30, 2016 @ 8:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, UK’s Yorkshire Meatball Co. announced that it was extending its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube by an extra two weeks. The company hit the funding portal earlier this month to raise £100,000 as it plans to expand its restaurant chain. The team at Yorkshire… Read More

March 29, 2016 @ 5:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, robo-adviser firm Betterment announced it has received a total of $100 million from venture capital investors during a series E funding round. The company also confirmed that its valuation has raised from $450 million to $700 million. Swedish investment firm, Kinnevik, led the funding round. Previous… Read More

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

On Friday, Canada-based startup North Aware closed its widely popular crowdfunding campaign for its jacket, Smart Parka. It secured a total of $3,257,695CAD from 8,805 backers and became the most funded Canadian initiative on the crowdfunding platform.  There are 4 different styles of the parka for the ladies and… Read More

March 29, 2016 @ 2:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform, Crowdrise, announced on Tuesday that it has teamed up with breakdancing marine biologist, Mike Corey, to launch a 24-Hour Impact Project that’s dedicated to saving the Greater Bamboo Lemur in Madagascar from extinction. The campaign is looking to raise $10,000. According to Crowdrise… Read More

March 29, 2016 @ 1:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK’s Hybrid Air Vehicles recently hit equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, to secure £500,000 for Airlander, which is dubbed the world’s “large” aircraft. Within just day after its debut, the project successfully secured its initial goal from nearly 450 investors. The company turned to the funding method after launching… Read More

March 29, 2016 @ 12:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Peer-to-peer lender, China Rapid Finance, announced on Tuesday it has become a sponsor and founding member of the National Internet Finance Association of China (NIFA). According to the company, the NIFA was founded with the approval of China’s State Council. It has been led by the People’s Bank of China,… Read More

March 29, 2016 @ 10:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo, announced on Monday its new social media photo contest. This event encourages users of the funding portal to show off their creative side. The Indiegogo team shared: “The Indiegogo community has come up with so many amazing ideas, and it’s been incredible to… Read More

March 29, 2016 @ 10:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Belfast-based food technology startup, Carritech Research, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs with a mission to raise £350,000 for its ColdBake technology, which offers ranges of sweet and biscuits, crunchy snacks and granules that are capable of carrying heat sensitive nutrients or medicines. Carritech revealed that… Read More

March 29, 2016 @ 9:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Kickstarter-success Oculus hit the streets of Brooklyn to visit the crowdfunding giant’s headquarters and brought over its famous project, Rift. The company successfully securing $2.4 million on Kickstarter nearly three and a half years ago. Last week, CEO of Oculus, Brendan Iribe, announced on Twitter that the… Read More

March 28, 2016 @ 4:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Mums of Prima Baby Magazine announced that it has shortlisted KalliKids for its 2016 “Can’t Live Without” Award. The company recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £150,000. The company’ goal is to help parents find activities for their children while on… Read More

March 28, 2016 @ 4:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier month, video game developer Harmonix, launched a campaign on crowdfunding portal Fig to raise $1.5 million so that it can bring Rock Band 4 to PC. The studio is behind various popular games such as Rock Band, Dance Central, and Kickstarter project Amplitude. The company previously announced: “This past October, we… Read More

March 28, 2016 @ 3:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, former Apple Watch developer, Bob Messerschmidt, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $50,000 for his new at-home blood testing company, Cor. Cor reportedly measures consumer’s blood chemistry. It is described as a general wellness product that delivers personalized and customized health insights, while tracking… Read More

March 28, 2016 @ 2:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK startup SimplyCook recently launched its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £600,000. In less than a month, the company successfully secured its initial goal, thanks to nearly 575 backers. SimplyCook is on a mission to see home cooking reinvented. the company is looking to be the highest rated… Read More

March 28, 2016 @ 1:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, 40-year-old English shopkeeper, Asah Shah, was pronounced dead after being found with severe injuries in the city of Shawlands, Glasgow. After hearing about the devastating news, a group of the city’s residents banned together to launch a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe to help… Read More

March 28, 2016 @ 12:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over the weekend, Oculus founder Palmer Luckey flew to Anchorage, Alaska to deliver the very first Rift VR package was preordered by Ross Martin in January. As previously reported, Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe, announced the company has officially started to ship its Rift virtual reality headsets…. Read More

March 28, 2016 @ 10:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Digitech Venture Capital Fund, Inc. announced it has made its first venture capital investment in Texas warranty management startup, SmartHome Hero. Paul C. Watson, Digitech’s CEO, stated: “I’ve been on both sides of investments from prestigious PE funds, to lesser known angel groups and VC funds…. Read More

March 28, 2016 @ 9:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, investment crowdfunding platform Symbid announced its full year 2015 financial results. The company revealed that its revenue increased by 28% over the past 12 months versus 2014. Korstiaan Zandvliet, co-founder and CEO of Symbid Corp., stated: “We are pleased to report continued revenue growth in… Read More

March 26, 2016 @ 4:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, AutoTrip found success during its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The company secured a total of £494,140 from 445 investors. As previously reported, AutoTrip, which is led by E-Car Club founder Andrew Wordsworth, captured £146,030 during its last Crowdcube round and is known to… Read More

March 26, 2016 @ 2:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, crowdfunding giant Kickstarter held a STEM event at its headquarters. It was revealed that those who attended the special event were able to enjoy some children-focused games that were all about programming. During an interview with Engadget, Kickstarter’s director of media relations… Read More