Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

September 23, 2016 @ 4:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, crowdfunding platform Tilt announced the launch of its new event hosting feature, Ticketing With Tilt. Co-founder and CEO of Tilt, James Beshara, stated Ticketing With Tilt gives users the ability to automatically issue tickets with a QR code, which will quickly check in… Read More

September 23, 2016 @ 11:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Lufax, one of China’s largest peer to peer lending platforms, is preparing for its long-awaited IPO. This is according to a report in Reuters that stated the IPO could raise $5 billion. At the last funding round, Lufax captured a valuation topping $18 billion.  China… Read More

September 23, 2016 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Two-year-old online lender DueCourse has raised £6.25 million with the participation Alex Chesterman, Simon Franks and Rocket Internet affiliated GFC. The Manchester Evening News said DueCourse was queuing up to raise an additional £10 to £15 million in a Series A funding round at some point in… Read More

September 22, 2016 @ 3:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

RateSetter, one of the UK’s largest marketplace lenders, reported on Thursday that since its launch in 2010 investors have pocketed more than £50 million in interest, earning an average rate of 4.7%.  According to the lender, investors use its website to lend money to individuals,… Read More

September 22, 2016 @ 12:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, crowdfunding platform GoFundMe announced the launch of its new college scholarship. The new scholarship will present 10 college or post-graduate students with $10,000 that will go towards tuition costs. The funding portal revealed over few years students, teachers and parents have turned to its… Read More

September 22, 2016 @ 9:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform, RealtyMogul.com, announced on Thursday it has recently closed five transactions in markets across the country. The funding portal confirmed that four out of the five deals were equity investments into multifamily properties while the fifth was named its largest 1031-qualified transaction to… Read More

September 22, 2016 @ 8:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, crowdfunding platform Crowdrise announced it formed a new partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy for high-impact disaster fundraising. Sharing details about the new partnership, Robert Wolfe, co-founder and CEO of CrowdRise, stated: “We created CrowdRise to make it easier than ever to provide… Read More

September 21, 2016 @ 10:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Indiegogo announced it now supports Apple Pay on the web. Backers may use Apple Pay in the Safari web browser on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to back campaigns on the global crowdfunding platform. This news comes nearly two years after Indiegogo incorporated the… Read More

September 21, 2016 @ 9:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Small business lending platform Lendio announced on Wednesday it formed a partnership with Supplier Success, LLC to provide minority and women business owners access to transparent lending rates and respectful business practices. The Detroit-based company is notably focused on providing working capital solutions and helping to improve minority and… Read More

September 21, 2016 @ 9:38 am By JD Alois  |  

SoFi has released a new service as they expand their financial wellness offerings. SoFo has created “SoFi at Work”, the program is similar to a 401(k) where companies offer the service as a nice benefit. It should be noted that SoFi contributes $200 to each… Read More

September 21, 2016 @ 8:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Global investment crowdfunding platform OurCrowd has just announced raising $72 million in a Series C funding round. Alongside this announcement, OurCrowd has provided an infographic with some data points for the platform.  OurCrowd, based in Jerusalem, has taken a decidedly international approach to uncovering opportunities… Read More

September 21, 2016 @ 8:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global investment crowdfunding platform OurCrowd announced on Wednesday it raised $72 million during its Series C funding round. The company revealed that the latest round’s participants included financial institutions, family offices, and private investors from five continents. Sharing details about the funding round, CEO of OurCrowd,… Read More

September 21, 2016 @ 7:00 am By JD Alois  |  

The much anticipated Fintech firm Lemonade has officially launched in the state of New York. Lemonade has positioned its platform in a David vs. Goliath battle to challenge antediluvian insurance incumbents by providing a far better service at a superior price. Lemonade has been licensed… Read More

September 20, 2016 @ 2:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Marketplace lender P2Binvestor (P2Bi) announced on Tuesday the closing of a $10 million credit facility with Urban Settlement Solutions, LLC (DBA Urban Lending Solutions). The company revealed that the facility with Urban Lending Solutions does not include any equity, warrants, or convertible features. Urban Lending Solutions and its… Read More

September 20, 2016 @ 11:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Indiegogo announced its partner, Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), is set to offer eligible entrepreneurs $1 million in flash funding. The global crowdfunding platform revealed, starting this October, eligible campaign organizers will have a shot at part of Arrow’s million dollar prize. As previously reported, Indiegogo and… Read More

September 20, 2016 @ 9:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Peer-to-peer lending platform Funding Circle announced on Monday its new partnership with business coaching firm, ActionCOACH. Founded nearly 20 years ago, ActionCOACH has advised thousands of small businesses each week on how to find the best employees. Speaking about ActionCOACH’s partnership, Funding Circle’s National Partnerships Manager, Dan… Read More

September 20, 2016 @ 7:11 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Not surprisingly Kumpan‘s über cool e-scooter is on fire on Companisto.  Now entering its second week, the Tykesson brothers’ plan to bring more e-scooters to the autobahn and the rest of Europe will become a reality.  To date Kumpan’s Companisto campaign has garnered more than 368,485€ from over… Read More

September 19, 2016 @ 9:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, RealtyShares announced over $200 million has been secured through its real estate crowdfunding platform from its network of investors for residential and commercial real estate projects across the country. The funding portal revealed that it connects more than 25,000 accredited and institutional investors with… Read More

September 19, 2016 @ 1:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, BNP Paribas Securities Service announced it is expanding its blockchain platform for private stocks as a way to help private companies issue mini-bonds through crowdfunding portals. The bank revealed it is teaming up with renewable energy crowdfunding specialists Lendosphere, Enerfip, and Lumo on this… Read More

September 19, 2016 @ 11:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this year, PledgeMusic, a crowdfunding platform that’s dedicated to music, announced it appointed Dominic Pandiscia as its new CEO. Pandiscia notably has more than 20 years of experience in music and media. He was previously president of Caroline, Capitol Music Group’s independent services division and achieved in partnership… Read More