Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

November 1, 2016 @ 1:23 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Latvia’s peer-to-peer lending marketplace Mintos announced it would be hosting Creamfinance loans, which are currently averaging from €50 to €1,000 with a repayment deadline of 5 to 30 days. Mintos revealed that the non-bank credit lender would offer short-term, unsecured consumer loans issued in Denmark… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 12:00 pm By Therese Torris  |  

In France, owning a vineyard is every successful person’s dream. Now WineFunding, the first crowdfunding platform dedicated to the wine industry, makes this dream accessible to you and me. Wine aficionados can become a shareholder of a wine estate and get access to selected wines… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 10:43 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Kickstarter announced the launch of its new live video and real-time community engagement feature, Kickstarter Live. The funding portal revealed the feature was built in collaboration with Vancouver-based startup Huzza, and a select few creators have been beta testing Kickstarter Live over the past few… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 8:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Manchester based Racefields has launched a free peer to peer loan finder designed to aid businesses in their search for an appropriate loan. Racefields states that unlike other loan comparison sites which only point businesses in the general direction of lenders, Racefields will actually apply… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Global investment crowdfunding platform OurCrowd has announced the creation of the first digital health fund labeled OurCrowd Qure.  OurCrowd has partnered with Johns Hopkins University in the creation of the fund with management tasked to Dr. Yossi Bahagon and Allen Kamer. OurCrowd Qure will accept up… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 5:50 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Launched in Barcelona’s Gràcia neighborhood during the summer of 2014 by Venezuelan friends Alejandro Bringas and Juan Lattuf who met working while catering, Chivuo’s mission is to provide high quality Slow Street Food and craft beer, including crowd favorite Garage Beer. The hot spot’s name appeals to men with beards, because Bringas and… Read More

November 1, 2016 @ 4:05 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Meetzoo, launched its open beta on iPhone earlier this month, aims to secure £150,000 of first stage investment within 30 days. The platform has already £40,890 within the first day of funding from over 29 investors. Investors will receive a share of the 16.67% equity stake being… Read More

October 31, 2016 @ 8:52 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

NextGen Crowdfunding reported on Monday that investor commitments for Title III equity crowdfunding campaigns have officially surpassed $10 million. NextGen is tracking Title III companies through its “NextGen Dashboard.” The dashboard notably displays investor commitments progress since the new crowdfunding regulations went into effect less than… Read More

October 31, 2016 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Peer-to-peer lending platform Funding Circle announced on Monday it is making changes to its interest rates. The lender stated that it regularly reviews the rates and takes into account various factors, which includes macroeconomics trends. It was revealed: “At Funding Circle, our aim is for investors… Read More

October 31, 2016 @ 3:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over a month after Tesco launched its crowdfunding platform, BackIt, the website has helped one of the campaigns successfully secure its funding target.  Drunken Berries originally sought to raise 2,000 for its Prosecco mixers. The company is known for its alcoholic beverages and… Read More

October 31, 2016 @ 1:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

Investment crowdfunding platform Seedrs has had a record breaking month. This is according to an update by the platform stating almost £20 million was invested via their site during October. Seedrs pointed to Perkbox, a current listing that has raised over £4.1 million for 5.21%… Read More

October 31, 2016 @ 7:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Archover‘s first loan ever has been paid back in full.  The SME lender said the 24 month loan for £100,000 to TruTac Limited has successfully cleared the books. Terry Ramsey, TruTac’s managing director, labeled the entire process hassle free. “Although having our first ever loan successfully… Read More

October 31, 2016 @ 7:38 am By JD Alois  |  

P2P Lender Tops £200 million in Loans ThinCats has announced that Damon Walford has been appointed Chief Development Officer.  Walford will be working directly with ThinCats CEO John Mould to boost loan originations and increase the network of sponsors in the UK.  The announcement comes… Read More

October 29, 2016 @ 2:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

The largest US marketplace lending platform Lending Club (NYSE:LC) introduced a new vertical on October 25th.  Lending Club will now offer individuals the option to refinance their existing auto loans and potentially save a good amount of money.  While only available to residents of California… Read More

October 28, 2016 @ 5:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

PrimaryBid, an online platform that provides private investors the opportunity to create their own placings on their own terms, announced on Friday that oil and gas energy company Mayan Energy Limited (AIM: MYN) has raised  £750,000 and has been dubbed the largest fundraising since its portal went live in 2015…. Read More

October 28, 2016 @ 5:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Orchard Platform is out with their weekly report and they are reporting that “things appear to be getting back on track” as money is flowing back into the online lending sector.  New loan issuance is being led by platforms like SoFi and Avant. If this… Read More

October 28, 2016 @ 4:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Canadian peer-to-peer lending portal, Lending Loop, officially launched after completing its registration with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and other securities regulators. Lending Loop was created by co-founders Cato Pastoll and Brandon Vlaar. Last year, the platform received a strategic investment from… Read More

October 28, 2016 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

RealtyShares announced last week it is now offering prefunded deals on its real estate crowdfunding platform. The website revealed that these deals are beneficial to investors because they reduce time to curated accrual deals. Director of Investor Relations at RealtyShares, Amy Kirsch, stated: “RealtyShares recently closed… Read More

October 28, 2016 @ 11:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Indiegogo and Arrow Electronics announced they gave interactive pet camera and toy company, PlayDate, $100,000 in flash funding. The duo revealed: “We are excited to announce the final winner of Arrow flash funding this month: the team behind PlayDate, an interactive pet camera and… Read More

October 28, 2016 @ 10:02 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Marketplace investment platform Income& announced on Thursday its launch from Alpha into Beta. The website revealed that for the Beta launch it has developed an interface that allows investment advisors and accredited investors to easily register and purchase PRIMOs. Brad Walker, CEO of Income& shared details… Read More