December 30, 2015 @ 12:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Gearing up for the 2016 calendar year, Indiegogo has unveiled the 10 Amazing Crowdfunding Pitch Videos of 2015. These projects were funded on the platform during the past twelve months. The global crowdfunding website shared in a blog post: “Did you know that crowdfunding campaigns… Read More

December 30, 2015 @ 10:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With crowdfunding continuing to gain more popularity by the day, co-founder and chief development officer of Indiegogo, Danae Ringelmann reveals to Foundr Magazine what inspired her to create the platform and how it has helped the funding method become what it is today. During her… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 4:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, marketplace lending platform Prosper announced the winners of the #MyProsperStory contest. This was an opportunity for borrowers to have their loan paid in full free of charge. The contest was simple: Create a short video (3 minutes max) and tell your story. Email it off… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 3:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, the creators of the Indiegogo success film, Range 15, announced that the film’s world premiere trailer is scheduled to debut at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, which will be held in Park City, Utah on January 21-31st. The film launched on the global crowdfunding platform… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 2:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Jimmy Kimmel pitched a new (and unique) kind of project on the set of the hit series, Shark Tank called Horse Pants. The show revealed in a Facebook post on Tuesday: “You never know what will happen when Jimmy Kimmel and a horse step into… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 2:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lending Club (NYSE: LC), the largest marketplace lending platform in the U.S., recently released a new infographic that shares details about small business financing. The platform revealed that out of 28 million U.S. small businesses 44% of owners want financing but can’t get the right… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, community and social video game platform Twin Galaxies launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $250,000 for its #Right2Game movement.  The company shared: “As a video game enthusiast or someone who knows video game players, you have likely encountered the pervasive, negative… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 12:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one month after launching its crowdfunding campaign on Fig, Double Fine has officially captured its initial $3.3 million from over 18,000 backers for its new game, Psychonauts 2. The description of the new game reads: “The original game follows the story of a young psychic named… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 11:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Well, the owners of the infamous Oregon bakery, Sweet Cakes By Melissa, have finally decided to put an end to the same-sex wedding cake situation. It has been revealed that Aaron Klein, co-owner with his wife Melissa Klein, have paid the $135,000 fine that they were… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 10:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Honoring George Takei for his performance in his Indiegogo project, Allegiance, media outlet Theater Mania has named the Star Trek alum one of 2015’s Best Broadway debuts. The list’s description reads: “One of the most exciting things about going to the theater frequently is being… Read More

December 29, 2015 @ 10:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Continuing to offer more tips for crowdfunding campaign organizers, Indiegogo has unveiled some advice about what to do after the initiative is done. The global platform shared: “Congratulations – you have officially run your very own crowdfunding campaign! For the past few months (or more!),… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 4:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the 2016 calendar just around the corner, Jerusalem-based equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd reflected on the past twelve months in its recent weekly newsletter. The platform shared: “It’s been a busy year for the ‎Startup Nation: multi-million dollar acquisitions, new key figures in the Israeli… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 2:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Giving backers more reasons to be excited about its highly successful Kickstarter project, travel-light LTD’s “revolutionary” carry-on luggage, G-RO, Shalgi Design Studio announced the “Stealth Black” special edition, along with color wheel plates. Shalgi Design shared in a recent update: “Hi Backers! Originally we intended the Stealth Black… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 1:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one week after launching its Seedrs equity crowdfunding campaign, on-demand, in home spa service Milk Beauty has successfully secured nearly £250,000. The company turning to the platform with a mission to raise £300,000 for an 18.76% equity stake. Milk Beauty offers at home, in office and… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 12:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the recent announcement that Camden Town Brewery has been acquired by mega brewer AB InBev, CEO Jasper Cuppaidge revealed more details about the situation with Business Insider. Last week, Jasper discussed the transaction to fans and shareholders; “The ‘craft’ brewing movement has seen incredible growth… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 10:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than one week until its Crowdcube initiative comes to an end, London cycling pub, Cadence Performance, has successfully raised nearly 500,000. Frank Beechinor and Ray Vella founded the company, which is currently located in Crystal Palace, in 2012: “Both keen cyclists, Ray and… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 10:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Showing some love for Oakland rapper, Kreayshawn, a devoted fan launched a GoFundMe initiative after she announced that she has been left with no money just days before Christmas. Kreayshawn, who is known for her hit song Gucci Gucci, took to her Twitter account to rant… Read More

December 28, 2015 @ 9:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

During the fifth week of its How to Crowdfund series, Crowdfunder UK unveiled the creating great rewards rules. The reward-based crowdfunding platform declared: “Rewards are benefits, products or services offered by the project. Examples of rewards are thank you tweets, events and experiences, products and mementoes of… Read More

December 26, 2015 @ 9:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This month, crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose, joined forces with nonprofit organization BJ’s Charitable Foundation to create a “flash fund” for Florida’s Lee County schools. Jessica Newman, executive director of BJ’s Foundation, stated: “Many classrooms across the country face shortages in funding, which is why helping students… Read More

December 26, 2015 @ 9:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, interior design specialists, Houseology.com announces it is seeking £1 million investment through equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs. Within a few weeks, the company has successfully secured nearly 450,000. Houseology.com, formerly known as Occa Home, was founded in 2010 by award-winning interior designer Kate… Read More