March 11, 2016 @ 9:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, CoAssets (NSX code: CAX), a Singapore-based crowdfunding platform, announced it was kicking off its Australia operations. The company will commence, through its Australian subsidiary, business crowdfunding in the June quarter, in addition to real estate crowdfunding. CoAssets revealed that while it has already been able… Read More

March 10, 2016 @ 3:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, founder and CEO of Seedrs, Jeff Lynn sat down with online and mobile careers platform, Jobbio, to discuss the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform’s growth and development. Recently, Seedrs, which calls itself “the UK’s No. 1 equity crowdfunding platform,” announced it has had more than… Read More

March 10, 2016 @ 3:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week Primo Connect, a mobile communications company incubated by sister company Ultra Mobile, launched an initiative to “test the waters” regarding investor interest  on StartEngine. The company says it wants to “leapfrog” its competitors to become the world’s leading Over-The-Top (OTT) mobile carrier by allowing users… Read More

March 10, 2016 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, more than fifty athletes, actors, founders, and philanthropists gathered to announced a surprise “flash funding” of classroom projects posted on DonorsChoose in communities across the U.S. Collectively, the individuals behind the flashmob, #BestSchoolDay, committed over $14 million to fund nearly 12,000 projects, including books, art… Read More

March 10, 2016 @ 12:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Unilever Foundry announced it has formed a new partnership with global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to help accelerate innovation.   Unilever is reportedly one of the first large-scale companies to tap into the power of crowdfunding to empower entrepreneurs to bring their concepts to market…. Read More

March 10, 2016 @ 12:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Creative England announced that 16 teams have been selected to crowdfund, develop and produce their short films through the latest round of Creative England’s iShorts, delivered as part of the BFI NET.WORK. The campaigns will go live on Crowdfunder UK next month. Creative England revealed… Read More

March 10, 2016 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

For those who are not up-to-date on the latest Twitter drama, earlier this week Kim Kardashian made headlines after she posted a naked selfie on the social media platform and some celebrities shared their opinion about the reality star’s need to show off her body,… Read More

March 10, 2016 @ 9:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Before Mattel announced that its iconic Barbie was getting a bit of body makeover, startup Lammily was pushing out its very own “normal size” dolls. Just two years ago, the company launched a Tilt (at the time, Crowdtilt) campaign so that it could change the… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 4:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, new Crowdcube #FundedClub member PrimoToys turned to reward-based crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to raise $100,000 for its new coding toy, Cubetto. Cubetto is a toy for both boys and girls and is powered by what is described as a “tangible” programming language. Children help… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 3:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Real Business released its annual Eveline Future 50 list, which is a handpicked selection of the 50 most disruptive businesses in Britain. Among those on the list were three companies that have either funded or still funding on equity crowdfunding platform, Seedrs. Here are… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 3:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, San Diego-based OSSIC Corporation launched a Kickstarter initiative to raise $100,000 for its self-titled 3D audio headphones. Within 2.5 hours, the project exceeded its initial goal and 12 days after its debut secured over $1 million. The OSSIC X supposedly calibrates to the individual… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 1:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced details about its 2016 fellowship program with partner Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP). The Indiegogo Fellowship offers one artist/filmmaker a chance to receive six months of Community Workspace membership at the Made in NY Media Center by IFP. The center… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 12:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Herio Capital, an online marketplace lender, announced on Tuesday it has funded over $20 million to American entrepreneurs and small businesses since launching in February 2015. The news  comes after successful third and fourth quarters that have Herio poised for another year of growth in… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 10:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Funding Circle announced on Wednesday that former executive board member of the European Central Bank (ECB), Jörg Asmussen, will join its board. This announcement reportedly marks another important step for the company as it strengthens its leadership position in marketplace lending globally Jörg Asmussen is… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 10:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two days until its Crowdcube campaign comes to an end, The London Jam Factory makes a move to reach the £130,000 target by increases its initiatives equity offer. Founded in 2014, the already award-winning company has produced over 90 flavors and even achieved… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 10:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PledgeMusic, a crowdfunding platform for music, announced this week it will acquire NoiseTrade and Set.fm. The newly integrated company will reportedly have a user-base of more than 3 million highly active music superfans directly engaging with the artists they love.  PledgeMusic Founder and CEO Benji Rogers,… Read More

March 9, 2016 @ 9:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the closing of its highly successful Seedrs initiative, UK-based Houesology.com announced it is launching three new services as it builds its digital Interior Design Community. Formerly known as Occa-Home, Houseology.com was founded in 2010 by Kate Mooney, who notably saw an opportunity to open up her… Read More

March 8, 2016 @ 4:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vivobarefoot, a UK-based shoe brand, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a mission to raise £750,000. The company currently has offers a collection for off road, exercise, every day and kids with patented ultra-thin puncture resistant soles. To date, Vivobarefoot has reportedly sold over 1 million pairs… Read More

March 8, 2016 @ 3:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tovala, a Chicago-based Y Combinator-backed food startup, has launched a Kickstarter to raise $100,000 for its new self-titled smart oven. Within just hours of its debut, the campaign has successfully secured over $60,000 thanks to nearly 200 backers. The Tovala oven is described as a… Read More

March 8, 2016 @ 1:43 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding software provider, Katipult, announced this week it is looking to establish its compliance solution in various countries outside the U.S. including UK, Singapore, Australia & Canada.  The announcement came at a private investor event facilitated by the Global Fintech Group, where the company… Read More