October 26, 2015 @ 11:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

ReadyforZero, a company that was acquired by marketplace lender Avant, announced on Monday that that free credit monitoring is now available to all users with personal financial tools. With this new feature, users can manage both their personal debt and credit from a single web and… Read More

October 26, 2015 @ 9:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bidtotrip, an online platform that auctions off overnights for luxury hotels throughout the world, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to continue its website expansion. The website, which went live in September 2014, helps customers get the best prices for luxury hotels… Read More

October 24, 2015 @ 9:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Glowforge, a 3D laser printer, has reportedly raised nearly $28 million during its self-running crowdfunding campaign. Glowforge debuted to the public for the first time at September 24th at World Maker Faire New York. At the event, Glowforge was awarded three Make Editor’s Choice Awards… Read More

October 24, 2015 @ 9:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Well ladies, your dream undergarment has officially arrived (yes, that is possible to dream about). During the final hours of its Kickstarter campaign, Knix Wear’s famous 8-1 Evolution Bra surpassed $1 million (that’s right, 3663% of its initial $30,000 funding goal). Knix Wear’s Evolution Bra is described as… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Offering up an update to backers of its recent Kickstarter project, Remix Mini, Jide Tech announced shipping details for the already popular Android PC. The Beijing-based startup described Remix Mini as a simple to use computer that connects to any screen, keyboard and mouse, allowing users to use… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 2:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Academy Award-winning director Jeffrey Brown, alongside Producer Jane Charles and two-time Oscar-winning Executive Producer Emma Thompson, recently launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds for his first feature film, Sold.  The film was created to spread awareness about human trafficking and protect children from being trafficked. It… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, the UK-based cross-platform shopping app, Shop n Social, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs to raise £450,000 so that it can continue research and development. Shop n Social, which was founded this year by entrepreneur Ajit Gupta, is described as a “revolutionary new app” that… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 1:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Calling all Super Trooper fans: The highly anticipated sequel of the hilarious comedy has officially started filming. Earlier this year, production company Broken Lizard announced the sequel just 14 years after the first film’s release at the 2001 Sundance Festival. The crew revealed that the movie would… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 12:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Within less than one week after launching its Crowdcube campaign, UK-based cycling clothing brand Vulpine has already scored its initial £500,000 goal. As previously reported, Vulpine, which was started in 2012 by cyclist Nick Hussey, is hoping to change the way cycling clothing is made. The… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, crowdfunded book publisher Inkshares announced two platform changes that the company believes will allow it to publish more books and grow even faster. These changes are significant, comprising a new funding goal structure and a refined credit system. The company shared: “In 2014 our funding… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 10:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, peer-to-peer lending platform Lending Works announced it is now offering even higher standards in ID fraud protection by using AU10TIX BOS. AU10TIX BOS is considered the “first and only 2nd generation ID authentication and record generation technology” on the market today. It is… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 4:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With just a little over a week since launching its already popular Kickstarter campaign, Travel-Light LTD’s “revolutionary” carry-on luggage, G-RO, has surpassed $800,000 thanks to over 2,300 backers. As previously reported, G-RO is described as a unique luggage system that is on a mission to evolved from the… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This upcoming week, Crowdcube success Camden Town Brewery will be joining a few other breweries at the 2015 Big Eater’s Oktoberfest. The brewery was established in 2009 when founder Jasper Cuppaidge took over The Horseshoe Pub in Hampstead. He grew frustrated by the standard of London… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 2:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Empiribox, a UK-based educational company, has launched its second equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise 125,000 to continue expansion. The company noted that it not only provides the proper tools to teaching science, but also aims to equip 7-11-year-olds, particularly girls, with an understanding… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 1:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, online marketplace for real estate investing, RealtyMogul, announced the promotion of Amy Wu to Vice President of Residential Finance. In this new role, Wu will be responsible for overseeing all residential sales and the company’s operations team in Irvine, Calif. Jilliene Helman, CEO of RealtyMogul,… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 12:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Magdalena Segieda, Phelim McAleer, and his wife, Ann McElhinney announced their team for Indiegogo project, Gosnell Movie, has finished filming. Last year, producer Phelim McAleer and his wife, Ann McElhinney launched the campaign on the global crowdfunding platform, which aimed to produce a film… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 11:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, California-based brewery Stone Brewing Company announced some exciting updates for its Indiegogo backers. Last year, the adult beverage company embarked on two new brewery projects that will bring their style of fresh, thoughtful, delicious, high-quality craft beers not only to the other side… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 10:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Continuing to build hype for its new film, Lazer Team, Rooster Teeth announced this week the release dated of the highly anticipated Indiegogo project. Lazer Team hit Indiegogo July 2014 to raise $650,000 and within three days raised well over $1M. By the end of its crowdfunding run, the… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 9:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BorrowMyDoggy, a Southwark-based startup that connects dog owners with local dog lovers across the UK and Ireland for walks, sitting and happy holidays, announced this week that it has received over £1.5M through Crowdfinders, a crowdfunding event that brings investors and companies together for face-to-face pitches. Sharing details about… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

AMPY, the company that invented AMPY MOVE, a new wearable motion-charger that turns movement into power for smartphones, today announced that shipping is underway for its wearable charging device to Kickstarter campaign backers. Additionally, AMPY is debuting AMPY+, the company’s new mobile app that forecasts… Read More