March 27, 2015 @ 4:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days after the launch of its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, Broken Lizard’s Super Troopers 2 has no only raised well over its $2 million goal, it is closing in on $3 million faster than anyone can chug a whole bottle of maple syrup. The production… Read More

March 27, 2015 @ 3:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the new documentary Billion Dollar Bully continues to remain success on crowdfunding giant, Kickstarter (by raising its initial $60,000 goal), Prost Production producer, Kaylie Milliken sat down to share details about the new project and her slightly awkward interview with CNBC’s First Money. As previously reported, Billion Dollar… Read More

March 27, 2015 @ 1:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, China-based Jide Tech, hit crowdfunding giant Kickstarter to raise $100,000 for its new Android tablet, Remix. The Remix is considered an Android 4.4.2 based, 11.6” ultra-tablet that provides “the best” mobile productivity and communication experience for all of its users. The company stated:… Read More

March 27, 2015 @ 12:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Beastgrip, a versatile smartphone rig and lens adapter system, is getting an upgrade, and its makers are again asking for help from the Kickstarter community to make it all possible. Within just 24 hours of its launch, the crowdfunding campaign reached 100% of its funding goal of $50,000…. Read More

March 27, 2015 @ 11:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

It seems more and more fan-favorites are ready to share what it’s like to be involved in the Comic Con world. On Thursday, Supernatural stars Richard Speight, Jr. and Rob Benedict launched a campaign  to raise $100,000 for their new single camera show, Kings of Con.   Following the years of “con adventures,”… Read More

March 27, 2015 @ 10:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube comes to an end, London’s Camden Town Brewery has successfully raised over £2 million from close to 1,900 investors. The brewery was established in 2009 when founder Jasper Cuppaidge took over The Horseshoe Pub in… Read More

March 27, 2015 @ 9:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unanimously adopted final rules on Wednesday to expand Regulation A, an existing securities registration exemption, under Title IV of the JOBS Act, often referred to as “Regulation A+.” The expansion of Regulation A will expand capital markets for small public securities… Read More

March 26, 2015 @ 4:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a week ago, Yelp became under fire when a small production studio known as Prost Production launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for a new documentary Billion Dollar Bully, which would share details about the review website’s dark past. Now, it looks like Yelp will… Read More

March 26, 2015 @ 4:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Intimate apparel line Aerie announced today that it has joined force with tween intimate brand Yellowberry to launch a limited-edition collaborative bra collection for girls 11-15 called Aerie for Yellowberry. Yellowberry is a start-up created by 19-year-old entrepreneur Megan Grassell for preteen girls. Grassell took to crowdfunding platform Kickstarter with a… Read More

March 26, 2015 @ 3:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

ColorCancer, a nonprofit agency is hoping to change that with the launch of its crowdfunding campaign on Austin-based 121Giving to raise more than $12,000 to buy 300 cases of Ensure for cancer patients as they undergo chemotherapy, radiation and other treatments. According to its website, ColorCancer provides free… Read More

March 26, 2015 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Express & Echo, Exeter’s local newspaper, announced the nominees for its 2015 business awards. The media outlet stated: “The competition – now in its fifth year – attracted a phenomenal 133 entries from companies and entrepreneurs in Exeter and the surrounding area. The high volume… Read More

March 26, 2015 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sondors eBike, the most affordable electric bicycle ever, will close its limited time Indiegogo campaign price of $649 on April 2, 2015 at 11:59 PM PT. This introductory price is 49 percent off the retail price of $1,299. People interested in purchasing the bike at half price… Read More

March 26, 2015 @ 9:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Symbid, one of the first investment crowdfunding platforms worldwide, announced its full year 2014 results. Korstiaan Zandvliet, co-founder and CEO of Symbid Corp, stated: “We are pleased to report continued exponential revenue growth ahead of average industry figures. Our results are a reflection of our… Read More

March 26, 2015 @ 8:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, the SEC Board of Commissioners approved the publishing of the rules associated with the Jobs Act 2012 Title IV. Now, the executives at CommunityLeader, Inc., a technology and service leader in the emerging crowdfunding industry, is ready to share their thoughts about the rules…. Read More

March 25, 2015 @ 5:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one day after announcing the launch of its Indiegogo campaign, production company Broken Lizard has managed to raise $2 million from nearly 19,000 backers for the sequel to the hilarious film, Super Troopers.  As previously reported, Broken Lizard took to the crowdfunding platform to raise funds… Read More

March 25, 2015 @ 3:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Korea-based startup  NeoLAB Convergence announced that its Neo smartpen N2 (N2) marks an exciting milestone in the emerging smart pen category by making its way to the U.S. N2’s promise is simple: just write as you would with any other pen, and the N2… Read More

March 25, 2015 @ 2:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Chicago-based NIN Ventures announced that it has added Dr. Sunil Patel to its roster as a board advisor and venture partner. The venture capital fund stated: “Our goal as NIN Ventures is to invest in disruptive technologies. With that in mind, we are… Read More

March 25, 2015 @ 1:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just two weeks ago, Smash fans received the exciting news that their beloved (but unfortunately canceled) series would find a way to get back into the spotlight. Now it seems as though, the show will be hitting the Broadway stage, thanks to crowdfunding. As previously reported, The… Read More

March 25, 2015 @ 11:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canary today announced the much anticipated launch of their award-winning home security product with major retailers throughout the U.S. Since its successful Indiegogo campaign came to an end, which gained over $1.9 million, the New York City startup has shipped tens of thousands of units to 78 countries…. Read More

March 25, 2015 @ 10:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

PENSCO Trust Company released a report today on key trends driving the surging popularity of equity crowdfunding. In the 2015 PENSCO Crowdfunding Report preeminent voices in crowdfunding and early stage investing discuss the leading edge of private equity and provide tips for investors in search of these… Read More