February 16, 2015 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

A San Antonio-based startup has become Texas’ first approved equity crowdfunding platform allowing entrepreneurs and investors to participate in the development and ownership of ventures across the state, officials announced. MassVenture allows for all Texas investors – accredited and non-accredited – to gain equity in state-based… Read More

February 16, 2015 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to bring more episodes to their devoted fans (and the city of New Orleans), the popular lesbian-themed drama series, Nikki & Nora, has made its way to Indiegogo once again for second season funds. Per its synopsis, Nikki & Nora follows two former NOPD officers that have turned… Read More

February 16, 2015 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, Santa Barbara-based Handground launched a campaign on crowdfunding giant Kickstarter to raise funds for the new Precision Coffee Grinder. The product supposedly offers a “better grind” and more flavors than any of its competitors. According to its description, the grinder is inspired by a… Read More

February 14, 2015 @ 2:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, a college student named Evan Leedy debuted a GoFundMe campaign for Detroit resident, James Robertson. Robertson made headlines when his rough work commute surfaced to the public. Thanks to the campaign, which generated $350,001 from 13,248 supporters, Robertson will not only be able… Read More

February 14, 2015 @ 2:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to create a third installment of the popular board game series, Arizona-based Eagle Games has launched a campaign on crowdfunding giant Kickstarter for Age of Empires III. Sharing the history of the board game, the Eagle Games team stated, “Age of Empires III (2007, Tropical… Read More

February 14, 2015 @ 1:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

South Korean-based, Lightors, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for its self-titled micro-USB rechargeable aa/aaa batteries. The company noted that the batteries are simple, easy to use, and good for the environment, which gives plenty of reason for enthusiastic users to back… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 4:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days after its crowdfunding campaign hit Kickstarter, Sony and Cryptozoic’s Ghostbusters: The Board Game has managed to raise well over its initial $250,000 goal all thanks to nearly 3,000 backers. As previously reported, Ghostbusters: The Board Game is for 1-4 players, ages 15 and… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 3:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last summer, Jyrobike launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise $100,000 for its self balancing children’s bicycle. The project quickly generated backer interest and captured $185,818 from 872 supporters. The Jyrobike is said to correct steering while stabilizing both the bike and the rider. As a result, children may learn to… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 3:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based JustPark, formerly known as ParkatmyHouse.com, is seeking to raise £1 million during its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The project launched earlier this month and has already captured over half of the initial goal thanks to nearly 1,200 investors. JustPark is apparently leading the disruption of… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 11:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

ChargeAll, a California-based phone charging solutions company, announced on Friday (February 13th) it has rebranded as ChargeTech to emphasize its new 2015 line of smarter, faster phone charging products. Since its founding in 2011, the California based company has been creating solutions to the low battery problem with charging… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one year since it made its first appearance on Kickstarter, Australia-based Cycliq has hit the crowdfunding giant once again and is seeking to raise funds for its new cycling device, Fly12. The project, which raised its initial $245,000 goal within two hours of its launch, is described as… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 9:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

From earning impressive media visibility in Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine to constantly reviewing and improving its proprietary software platform, Traklight proves that persistent focus can be the difference between success and failure for a startup company. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) company, which strives to help entrepreneurs and inventors… Read More

February 13, 2015 @ 9:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The new equity crowdfunding rules from the Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) allow online ecommerce sites, also known as Texas crowdfunding platforms, to market private placement memorandums (PPMs) from entrepreneurs, startups and existing businesses seeking funds to expand their operations throughout Texas. Instead of raising large sums of cash from a few… Read More

February 12, 2015 @ 4:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Healbe Corporation, the creator of Healbe FLOW Technology and brands dedicated to making people’s lives happier, healthier, and easier, announce this week it has started shipping its original 100% automatic body manager, Healbe GoBe. The project hit crowdfunding giant Indiegogo in April 2014 and raised over $1 million from… Read More

February 12, 2015 @ 3:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Millennium Trust Company, a leading provider of alternative asset custody solutions to institutions, advisors and individuals, today announced two promotions within its Alternative Solutions Group. The firm has named Jeremy Christensen, Director of Private Fund Custody and Matt Nitschke, National Director of the Alternative Solutions Group…. Read More

February 12, 2015 @ 2:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, London-based Enclothed, launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £400,000. The website is considered a virtual “personal shopper” to men that are looking to avoid busy department stores and crazy clothing prices. Sharing details about the website, the Enclothed team stated, “Here… Read More

February 12, 2015 @ 1:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday (February 12th) Kickstarter’s Nitsuh Abebe unveiled the crowdfunding giant’s latest project, which involves The White House. The platform was reportedly recruited by The White House to create this code for its 2014 Year in Review. Abebe explained: “Last December, as 2014 was packing its bags, we… Read More

February 12, 2015 @ 11:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Coolbox, the self-dubbed world’s most advanced toolbox, has been campaigning on crowdfunding giant Indiegogo since late January and has raised 330% of its initial $50,000 goal. The Coolbox offers consumers features they would expect from a classic toolbox, along with several unique additional features of the 21st century that… Read More

February 12, 2015 @ 11:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Clearing the air of any confusion that was caused by a Yahoo! article that questioned their project’s validity, the creators of Indiegogo-success Storm eBike addressed the story and its comments in the latest update. Storm eBike’s creator, Storm Sondors, stated: “First of all let me once again tell… Read More

February 12, 2015 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday (February 10th), Waterloo, Canada-based Voltera launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $70,000 for its new self-titled protyping machine. Within only 35 minutes of its debut, the device impressively surpassed its initial goal and was quickly dubbed one of the crowdfunding giant’s staff pick…. Read More