November 20, 2015 @ 10:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform, Fundrise, has filed a Regulation A+ offering for $50 million as part of the world’s first “e-REIT”. Under Reg A+ rules, non-accredited investors will now have access to the real estate offers listed on the Fundrise platform. The form 1-A  filed with the… Read More

November 20, 2015 @ 10:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced that high-profile retailer Target has decided to showcase some of its projects at its San Francisco Open House store. According to Engadget, select devices from Indiegogo are set to show up in the retailer’s connected-home experiment. Indiegogo COO, David Mandelbrot, stated: “We… Read More

November 20, 2015 @ 8:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, small business marketplace lender, StreetShares, announced the appointment of Troy A. Paredes to its Board of Advisors. From 2008 until 2013, Paredes served as a Commissioner of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), having been appointed by President George W. Bush. At… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 4:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, social media giant Facebook unveiled its new feature, Fundraisers, that provides fundraising tools for nonprofits. Facebook’s VP of Product Management, Naomi Gleit, shared: “With more than 150 million people around the world connected to a cause, Facebook is a global community of volunteers, donors… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 3:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This has been such a big month for Crowdcube! Along with announcing its new partnership with Amazon Launchpad, the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform revealed that last week it bagged not one, not two, but three awards within a 24-hour period. While explaining details about the first… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 3:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, UK’s equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube announced it has formed a new partnership with Amazon Launchpad, which is set to features items from British startups that are ideal for consumers looking for “cutting-edge products for the holidays and beyond.” Crowdcube noted in its Blog:… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 2:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lotsa Helping Hands, a provider of online volunteer and caregiving coordination for families in need, has teamed up with crowdfunding platform, YouCaring, to introduce “compassionate crowdfunding,” which empowers people to help others overcome hardships and enjoy happier, healthier lives. The Chicago-based care coordination app company… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 12:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

KoreConX, the recently launched a free all-in-one solution that is disrupting the market by helping companies navigate the equity crowdfunding process and reduce risk, announced on Thursday new partners that add additional value and resources for their users. These additions greatly expand the scope and usefulness… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 11:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Singapore-based real estate crowdfunding platform CoAssets , which was recently listed on the National Stock Exchange of Australia to form CoAssets Limited (“CoAssets” or the “Company”) (NSX code: CAX), is pleased to announce  it has established its second strategic joint venture as part… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 11:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lending.com, a Lending-as-a-Service platform, announced this week the appointment of Liz Verrier as chief legal officer. Founder and CEO of Lending.com, Jason Hogg, stated: “I am very pleased to welcome Liz to the Lending.com team. Liz has an extensive track record and brings a wealth of… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq: INTU) announced on Thursday that it has formed a partnership with Kiva’s loan lender, Kiva Zip, to help underserved small businesses to obtain loans through the QuickBooks Financing Platform. Intuit stated as part of the initiative, the Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation (IFFF) has established… Read More

November 19, 2015 @ 9:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wellington-based craft beverage distributor and bottle store, Crafters & Co. is looking to raise up to $1 million to expand its business with an equity crowdfunding campaign launched on PledgeMe today. Crafters & Co’s CEO Hadleigh Petherick stated the soon-to-be expansion will help take suppliers to… Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 4:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nonprofit crowdfunding platform, YouCaring, announced on Wednesday that it is partnering with the Eagle & Badge Foundation of Los Angeles, a nonprofit created by members of the Los Angeles Police Protective League and members of the community, raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)… Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Mobile live video platform, Hang w/, has launched a funding round through equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder.  The company is a startup whose investors and advisors reportedly include 50 Cent, Timbaland, Jared Leto and more. Hang w/ offers patent-pending technology, which is ready to scale… Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 3:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

England wine producer, Chapel Down (EPIC: CDGP), announced on Wednesday that its beer and cider business, Curious Drinks Limited (“Curious Drinks”), has raised more than £1m through a placing and a crowdfunding campaign with Seedrs, one of the world’s leading equity crowdfunding platforms, surpassing its target… Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 1:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Reality Crowd TV (RCTV) announced it is shutting down its Virtual Incubator & Crowdfunding Network (VICN) community on November 29th.  The company will also be offline as it undergoes a complete restructuring and rebranding. Founder of RCTV/VICN, Manolis Sfinarolakis, penned: Dear Friends and Members of… Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 12:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

TuringSense, a Silicon Valley pioneer of wearable sports technology, announced this week that it secured $3 million during its latest seed funding round. Participating in the round were Angel Plus, ChinaRock Capital, Ideosource, SV Tech Ventures, Zen Water Capital, along with several serial entrepreneurs and angel investors…. Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 12:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, PicoBrew Inc.’s newest Kickstarter success, Pico successfully secured over $1 million thanks to 1550 backers. The company has now raised almost $2 million in crowdfunding pre-orders for its craft beer products. The Pico is described as a craft beer appliance for the home… Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 10:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  On Wednesday, the creators of the TriFan 600, XTI Aircraft Company, announced that it has been named a 2015 Popular Science “Best of What’s New” Award winner in the aerospace category. The TriFan 600 is a six-seat fixed-wing airplane with the speed, range and… Read More

November 18, 2015 @ 10:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Back in December 2014, British company Torquing Group took to Kickstarter with a mission to raise funds for its new nano “smart” drone, Zano. The project was met with backer enthusiasm and excitement as it secured a grand total of £2,335,119 ($3,550,665.20 USD). The Zano… Read More