May 20, 2015 @ 9:19 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

In an effort to help musicians make their way to the spotlight, Indiegogo announced that Spotify is now supporting multiple music projects on its crowdfunding platform. Earlier this week, Indiegogo revealed: “As a global platform focused on bringing people together to make big things happen, our… Read More

May 20, 2015 @ 9:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, crowdfunding giant Kickstarter announced that it was ready to open its doors to Spanish inventors that are looking to crowdfund for their projects. The platform revealed in its blog: “We’re so excited to announce that Kickstarter is now open to Spanish makers,… Read More

May 20, 2015 @ 8:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

P2Binvestor (P2Bi), a crowdlending platform for commercial lines of credit that serves the fastest growing companies in the United States, today announced it has been selected as a new network company by Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado (BENCO), a select group of Colorado’s best entrepreneurs. The company is one… Read More

May 19, 2015 @ 10:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ostensibly hoping to become a low cost alternative, Avatar Airlines has launched a self-crowdfunding campaign at www.HelpAvatarFly.com. The funding project allows the public to give as much, or as little as they like, with donations ranging from $5 to $9,750 for perks.  If you want a T-Shirt though you will have… Read More

May 19, 2015 @ 9:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, mobile phone app startup KIJINI, INC. debuted its Indiegogo campaign to finalize the development of its eponymous KIJINI, an iOS and Android program with a set of apps capable of deciphering the user’s voice to provide highly accurate information about critical aspects of… Read More

May 19, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Novalogy, a wearable tech company, unveiled AYO, an advanced, scientifically backed wearable device which uses clinically backed lighting technology to actively improve sleep, increase energy levels and minimize jet lag. In tandem with its U.S. debut at Wearable World Congress 2015, an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign has launched to… Read More

May 18, 2015 @ 9:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Carlson Wireless Technologies, a global leader in TV White Space (TVWS) technology, announced the development of the newest generation of its TVWS radio, the RuralConnect. With three times the speed and at half the cost, RuralConnect Generation 3 will be superior to other products currently… Read More

May 18, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

FullCapitalStack, a crowdfunding platform for small to mid-size companies, has opened a new investment opportunity that will make homeownership more accessible for first-time home buyers. Vision Property Management, LLC (“Vision”) chose FullCapitalStack as its crowdfunding platform for funding a $1.3 million single-family residential, senior-debt loan… Read More

May 18, 2015 @ 8:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cogobuy Group (Stock code: 400.HK), an e-commerce service platform for the enterprise procurement of electronics manufacturing industry in China, is pleased to announce its unaudited operation summary for the three months ended March 31st. The total GMV of the Cogobuy’s operations was RMB2,491.0 million, representing an increase of 62.9%… Read More

May 18, 2015 @ 8:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Beepi, a peer-to-peer marketplace for buying and selling cars online, announced its expansion to Texas. The market launch provides residents with local inventory, vehicle inspectors and customer service resources to support its secure online car buying and selling platform in Austin and Dallas, and soon Houston… Read More

May 15, 2015 @ 6:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Docupace Technologies, LLC (“Docupace”), a provider of SEC/FINRA-compliant paperless processing systems, announced today that it is joining with leading computer security services company Security Snapshot, LLC (“Security Snapshot”) to deliver comprehensive cyber-security solutions for financial services firms. The agreement is expected to fuse Docupace, the… Read More

May 15, 2015 @ 6:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Paidy, the cardless e-commerce payment and instant credit service from Exchange Corporation K.K. (“ExCo”), announced that it has expanded its Series A to US$8.3 million. Existing Series A lead, Arbor Ventures, led the expansion together with new investors SIG Asia and MS Capital. Russell Cummer, chief… Read More

May 15, 2015 @ 6:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Universal Pictures and CrowdRise today announced the launch of the upcoming “The Trainwreck Comedy Tour,” presented by Live Nation, a tour of some of the greatest comics of this generation, which kicks off at Boston’s The Wilbur on June 14, and concludes in Los Angeles at The Wiltern on June 21st. Comprised of the… Read More

May 15, 2015 @ 6:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fantem, a developer of products and solutions for the home, has successfully raised $1 million during its ongoing Indiegogo campaign for the smart home system, Oomi. Oomi offers users the ability to simply control and monitor their home’s lighting, ambiance, air quality, security, entertainment streaming… Read More

May 14, 2015 @ 11:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

NeuroMetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NURO) reported it has started shipping Quell wearable pain relief devices out of its production and fulfillment facility in Woburn, MA. The initial shipments are directed to leading doctors and thought leaders in chronic pain. The company anticipates that it will start fulfilling… Read More

May 14, 2015 @ 6:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

investUP (known as UP), a crowdfunding supermarket, has appointed Cary Depel as its Compliance and Legal Director. Depel will bring more than 20 years’ experience with him and will be responsible for compliance and legal, helping to transform the crowdfunding landscape. Drawing on his considerable experience as Board… Read More

May 14, 2015 @ 6:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, Netherlands-based studio 2Awesome Studio took to famous crowdfunding platform Kickstarter with a mission to raise €30,000 for its new video game Dimension Drive.  The game was described as comic book-styled space adventure set in a multidimensional universe. It features a teleportation mechanic that allows you to fight on two… Read More

May 13, 2015 @ 4:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

PENSCO, an alternative asset custodian for self-directed IRA investors, announced its new paperless deal funding technology — PENSCO Alt-Nav. The dubbed “first-of-its-kind” technology has been designed to help retirement investors who would like to invest in non-traded alternative assets using their retirement accounts, as well… Read More

May 13, 2015 @ 3:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Archie Comics, the acclaimed and bestselling comic book publisher, recently launched a Kickstarter to raise $350,000 so that it can expand the world of Archie #1 with three new series. The series three new titles, launching over the next 18 months, include: JUGHEAD: Featuring the adventures of Archie’s… Read More

May 13, 2015 @ 3:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, San Mateo, California startup MODE, Inc., announced the official launch of a platform designed to help developers and emerging brands delivering Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. In addition, the company secured $775,000 in seed funding, led by Metamorphic Ventures, Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, and several angel investors… Read More