Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

June 29, 2017 @ 3:43 am By JD Alois  |  

ShareIn, a SaaS platform for the crowdfunding sector, has announced that its platforms can now accept investments in both Euros and Sterling and can be navigated in multiple languages. Jude Cook, CEO and co-founder of ShareIn, commented on the update; “Our clients have told us… Read More

June 28, 2017 @ 1:50 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

CNBC Shark Tank Alum Xero Shoes are on a roll. In January 2013, Xero Shoes appeared on the ABC show, Shark Tank and turned down a $400,000 offer from Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary, who wanted 1/2 of the company… but they got their DIY sandalled… Read More

June 28, 2017 @ 12:43 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Each year CB Insights publishes The Fintech 250, recognizing the 250 top private companies changing the face of financial services around the world. From insurance to blockchain to lending to wealth management to regtech, the alphabetical list is comprised of companies in sectors from across… Read More

June 28, 2017 @ 12:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

KissKissBankBank, an early entrant in the French Fintech scene and an active platform for capital formation with both online lending and crowdfunding, has been sold to La Banque Postale. KissKissBankBank has helped to finance 27,000 projects to date having raised approximately €83 million from a community… Read More

June 28, 2017 @ 9:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it has joined forces with Techspace to amplify new venture opportunities for startups. This news comes just after Crowdcube revealed its partnerships with Level39, Central Research Laboratory, and Global Invest Her.  According to Crowdcube, Techspace now exists as… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 5:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Global Crowdfunding Convention (GCC), an annual event where people gather to network and learn about #crowdfunding, announced that its sixth annual event, which is being sponsored by Microsoft, will be held October 23-24, 2017  at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.  The event’s description… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one day after announcing its partnerships with Global Invest Her and Central Research Laboratory, Crowdcube revealed its new collaboration with Level39. The partnership will provide a platform for startups and entrepreneurs within Level39 to access knowledge, coaching, and venture opportunities. “As a leader in… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 9:56 am By Erin Hobey  |  

P2P investment platform Abundance launched a unique opportunity for “ordinary people” to invest as little as £5 directly in Atlantis Ocean Energy tidal power and earn 8% p.a. for 5 years, as this innovative renewable energy technology comes of age. The investment is eligible for inclusion in… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 8:26 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Capital Cell, reportedly Europe’s first equity crowdfunding platform specializing in life science, has been shortlisted for the Best International Growth Business award at the UK Business Angels Association Investment Awards 2017. Capital Cell has been trading in Spain for just over 2 years, successfully closing 14 life… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 5:39 am By JD Alois  |  

DCM Ventures, a global VC firm with offices in Silicon Valley, China and Japan, has taken a stake in Chinese crowdfunding platform Duocaitou, according to a report in ChinaMoneyNetwork. DCM led the $10 million Series A round in the platform that focuses on real estate… Read More

June 27, 2017 @ 4:19 am By JD Alois  |  

OurCrowd, a leading equity crowdfunding platform, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with LetsVenture, India’s largest marketplace for startup funding. The agreement means that OurCrowd will offer deals to Indian investor syndicates managed by LetsVenture. Simultaneously, OurCrowd will showcase Indian startups on its crowdfunding platform… Read More

June 26, 2017 @ 3:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced it has formed a new partnership with hardware tech hub, Central Research Lab (CRL). Crowdcube revealed that through the partnership its Equity Coaches will “plug into” CRL’s learning program, with hands-on workshops, venture labs, pitch events, and founder talks…. Read More

June 26, 2017 @ 12:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, crowdfunding platform for social good, Kiva, announced it surpassed $1 billion in loans supporting borrowers around the world. The funding portal revealed more than 2.4 million entrepreneurs, farmers, and students globally have been able to launch and expand viable businesses or pursue an… Read More

June 26, 2017 @ 11:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube announced on Monday it has formed a partnership with Global Invest Her, an online funding community specifically for female entrepreneurs. The equity crowdfunding platform reported it is set to help elevate and educate female entrepreneurs and give them the best advice to better prepare themselves… Read More

June 26, 2017 @ 10:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cloud software company Blackbaud, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLKB) announced on Monday it has entered into an agreement to acquire UK-based charity crowdfunding platform, JustGiving. The acquisition will notably enhance Blackbaud’s capabilities to serve both individual donors and nonprofits, expanding the peer-to-peer fundraising capabilities Blackbaud offers today through… Read More

June 25, 2017 @ 12:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

German real estate crowdfunding platform Sarego that uses platform technology from CrowdDesk, private investors may now invest in the first real estate project on the platform. The project  is for the development company Vermehrt GmbH who is crowdfunding one million euros for the energy-efficient renovation and modernization… Read More

June 24, 2017 @ 8:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Peer-to-peer lending platform Lendy recently announced it has appointed three new senior hires to its growing team. Shane Lewin was named compliance officer, while Shaun Reynolds was appointed development finance support manager, and Pamela Guillamon was appointed international marketing manager. According to Lendy, Lewin previously… Read More

June 23, 2017 @ 1:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

New Zealand-based peer-to-peer lending marketplace Harmoney announced on Friday it has officially achieved $500 million transaction milestone in just under three years of operation. The online lender reported that 30,000 Kiwis have joined its community and have two challenger NZ owned banks, TSB and Heartland,… Read More

June 23, 2017 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

While the revelation that online mortgage lender Sindeo was turning off the lights and shutting down was disappointing news in the Fintech space. But other online mortgage lenders continue to execute and grow. One of the most promising is loanDepot, the creation of CEO Anthony… Read More

June 23, 2017 @ 7:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Launched in 2013, Sindeo opened up offices in San Francisco “to revolutionize the way people plan, shop and secure a mortgage.” Founded by CEO Nick Stamos and Ori Zohar, Sindeo quickly raised funding to fuel sector growth for their online lending platform including a $5… Read More