June 3, 2015 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Doppler Labs unveiled the Here Active Listening System, which was self-dubbed as the first in-ear system designed to let you instantly control and personalize your live audio environment. Here consists of two wireless, in-ear buds and a connected smartphone app that give you control of any… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 11:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, California-based startup Artkick launched a Kickstarter an Internet-connected high definition display that redefines the digital photo frame, LOOK. The LOOK supposedly builds on and improves the once-cumbersome digital photo frame with an easy-to-use, pixilation-free, large HD screen. It connects friends, family and interests by automatically displaying pictures… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Australian health technology company, Global Kinetics Corporation, has successfully raised AUD$14.8 million to rapidly progress the company’s global commercialization strategy for its lead Personal KinetiGraph (PKG) mobile health technology. Foundation investor Brandon Capital Partners has contributed further capital in the funding round. New investors include institutional investment… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 9:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Mirror, a “blockchain-technology” company building a new financial platform, today announced it has received $8.8 million in Series A funding led by Route 66 Ventures with participation from existing investors including RRE Ventures, Crosslink Capital, Battery Ventures and Tim Draper. This additional capital brings the… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 10:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

In an attempt to gain full access in the top-secret Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, the documentation leaking website, WikiLeaks, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on its own platform to raise $100,000 reward for the remaining chapters of the TPP. The TPP is a “proposed regional regulatory and investment treaty”…. Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Renaissance Brew, the Marlborough-based craft brewery that made headlines last year as the company to launch the first ever crowdfunding offer in New Zealand, announced it is planning a second round of funding to expand its export market. As previously reported, Renaissance Brew launched a campaign on equity crowdfunding… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 2:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

RealtyMogul, a peer-to-peer marketplace for real estate investing, has hired Megan Goodfellow as its Head of Credit, Commercial Real Estate. This executive hire is part of the company’s recent launch of a commercial lending division. Goodfellow will be responsible for the credit risk management of… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 1:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Virtual Piggy, Inc. (OTCQB: VPIG), provider of the award-winning payment technology Oink, today announced the release of its new and improved app, which will include peer-to-peer functionality allowing teens to receive deposits to their accounts for work or gifts from family and friends. Dr. Jo Webber, CEO… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 11:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bitcoin law expert Peter Townshend, a partner at Perkins Coie LLP law firm’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice, has joined Ciphrex’s Board of Advisors. This move strengthens the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology software company’s position as it prepares for its Series B round of financing. Enrique Lombrozo, co-CEO… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hoovy, a drone advertising company, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $50,000 for its new device, the Advatar, a new type of drone aimed for advertising. The Advatar is described as a wind resistant, GPS equipped octocopter that can fly banners in… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 10:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

EasyAsk Technologies has launched an Crowdfunder campaign to dramatically increase its reach to retailers who need a stronger solution in the mobile commerce (mCommerce) space. EasyAsk’s technology is in lockstep with the current trend toward mCommerce. EasyAsk is reportedly known for its advanced, intuitive search,… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 9:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

A Hawkes Bay-based company with reportedly new technology to treat wastewater has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe so it can help clean up New Zealand’s environment. Liquid Waste Treatment Systems (LWTS) has developed new technology using aerobic granular sludge to treat wastewater. LWTS spokesperson Tony Hocking… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 4:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bill Nye’s new project continues to draw eyes! Last month, the famous science educator and The Planetary Society took to Kickstarter with a mission to raise only $200,000 for his solar sailing spacecraft, LightSail. Now with nearly three weeks until its campaign comes to an end, nearly 16,000… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 3:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, the creators behind new military film Range 15 took to crowdfunding giant Indiegogo with a mission to raise $325,000 for the upcoming picture’s production costs. Within three weeks, the initiative has secured its initial goal and is currently sitting at $310,000 thanks to over 4,200. Range 15 is… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 2:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

IFAN Financial, Inc. (OTCQB: IFAN), a designer, developer, and distributer of software to enable payments for mobile, tablet, or computer and peer-to-peer cash transfers, announced it has closed a funding agreement with NY-based Sea Otter Global Ventures, LLC, manager of SBI Investments, LLC (together, “Sea Otter”) for… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 1:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to expand its managing visual content platform, London-based Big Sofa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a mission to raise £700,000 for 10% of equity. Big Sofa is notably an innovative technology company that helps organizations make more meaning from digital content, including… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 11:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canary, the company redefining the home security industry with an all-in-one security product, today announced the completion of $30M in Series B funding to further their mission of empowering people everywhere to connect with and protect their homes, families, and communities. The round was led… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

CrowdGather, Inc. (OTCQB:CRWG) today announced that Todd Winter, Managing Partner, WINTER LLP, will serve as a member of CrowdGather’s advisory board complementing the backgrounds of existing advisory board members from the technology sector with his expertise and network of contacts in the cannabis business sector…. Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pirate3D announced a relationship with Digital3D, an Australian company based out of New South Wales that specializes in Digital Design products. Digital3D is now authorized as an Oceania distribution partner for Pirate3D, bringing Pirate3D products including the Buccaneer and the Pirate3D Printing Ecosystem, to resellers throughout… Read More

May 30, 2015 @ 9:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to become Barbie’s next big competitor, creator of The Angelica Doll has launched a Kickstarter campaign to make sure this new unique doll makes its way to store shelves everywhere. The natural hair doll surfaced on the crowdfunding platform earlier this month with a mission to capture only $25,000…. Read More