Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

October 28, 2014 @ 9:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this year, Irish filmmaker, Phelim McAleer, and his wife, Ann McElhinney, launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise funds for a film about the life of infamous abortionist, Kermit Gosnell. During its run, the campaign raised $2.2 million and became one of the… Read More

October 28, 2014 @ 9:10 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Peerform, a P2P lending platform,  targets those “who really need a loan, the best chance to get the money they need to help improve their lives.” By utilizing a variety of technologies, such as Peerform’s unique algorithm, Peerform is able to ascertain “creditworthiness” and lend to… Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 3:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to help connect restaurateurs with investors, a group of Washington D.C.-based entrepreneurs launched their very own equity crowdfunding platform, known as Equity Eats, on Monday (October 27th), to become the ultimate platform for restaurant campaigns. According to the Washington Post, Equity Eats offers four… Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 1:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This weekend, Calgary-based Nodano launched its Global Action Wall, a crowdfunding tool that will be used to develop a new platform, dedicated to bringing together people and organizations from around the world and enabling them to take a stand against human suffering. The Global Action… Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday (October 27th), one of the UK’s premier FinTech firms, Fireflock, launched a premium crowdfunding platform designed to match high net worth and sophisticated investors with start-up, early stage and developed companies looking to raise capital. Founded by seasoned investment professional Callum Campbell, Fireflock’s primary objective… Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 10:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Sunday (October 26th), former actor and independent filmmaker, Joe Fossum-Perez, announced that a new   IndieFilmIt crowdfunding platform will be launching next month. MyTalentNetwork is a single window online crowdfunding platform that has been tailored to serve all specific requirements of independent filmmaking. It has… Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 9:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform, Fundrise, announced on Monday (October 27th) it has raised $1.4 million from 33 accredited investors for a multi-family portfolio at 290 and 294 Harman Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Participants provided anywhere from $5,000 to $500,000 and are projected to receive a 12 percent… Read More

October 27, 2014 @ 9:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Two crowdfunding related sites ClickStartMe and CrowdItForward have been hacked.  The sites have been replaced with an “I Love You Isis” page. The part Arabic and part English page advocates the state of Islam and the elimination of “America and the allies of the infidels”…. Read More

October 26, 2014 @ 4:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

InvestPeer Launches Website in Texas Following New Crowdfunding Regulations. Following the announcement by Texas lawmakers approving Texas Intrastate Crowdfunding, InvestPeer Real Estate Holdings has announced the beta launch of a commercial real estate crowdfunding platform which will provide accredited investors and average citizens an opportunity… Read More

October 26, 2014 @ 9:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Chicago-based real estate crowdfunding platform, American Homeowner Preservation (“AHP”), announced this week that it will be sponsor the upcoming second edition of RealCap Chicago: Introducing Online Capital to Real Estate Entrepreneurs. The single-day conference will be produced by the Soho Loft Media Group and will be held… Read More

October 25, 2014 @ 3:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

BitLendingClub, a bitcoin peer to peer lending platform has reportedly received €200,000 in seed funding from LaunchHub.  BitLendingClub is a Bulgarian based p2p company that was officially launched in 2012.  The site facilitates borrowers to get loans in Bitcoins and claims the “most competitive rates and… Read More

October 25, 2014 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, Danae Ringelmann, co-founder of crowdfunding giant, Indiegogo, shared her thoughts about importance of diversity at Y Combinator’s Startup Day. Forbes reported that Although she addressed 90% of males, Ringelmann stressed how diversity will help startups achieve ultimate success. The media outlet caught up… Read More

October 24, 2014 @ 5:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

The House Crowd MD receives One to Watch accolade  The House Crowd, a UK based real estate crowdfunding platform, is celebrating after its managing director received a commendation at the North West Entrepreneur Awards. Frazer Fearnhead was named as a ‘One to Watch’ in the… Read More

October 24, 2014 @ 2:41 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

LendInvest, the world’s largest peer-to-peer marketplace for real estate mortgages has released an interactive Buy-to-Let Index for UK property. According to LendInvest, the LendInvest Buy-To-Let Index will be published monthly with a report featuring Buy-To-Let (BTL) performance indicators, rental demands, Buy-To-Let industry news and information on… Read More

October 24, 2014 @ 9:09 am By Erin Hobey  |  

With the help of over 2,000 backers, the Joan Didian Documentary, We Tell Ourselves Stories In Order to Live,  easily exceeded its modest $80K goal with over $121,800 in pledges.  Live on Kickstarter, the film’s campaign is led by director, Griffin Dunne, who has known… Read More

October 23, 2014 @ 5:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Indiegogo announced the immediate integration and  availability of Apple Pay –  incorporating the one touch iPhone payment system in their crowdfunding platform. The popular website joins a growing number of banks, credit card providers and retailers jumping aboard Apple’s spin on a digital wallet. On… Read More

October 23, 2014 @ 12:41 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Prime Meridian Capital Management, specializing in online peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, launched its new fund, Prime Meridian Small Business Lending Fund on 7/1/14, giving investors the opportunity to invest in the growing sector of P2P small business lending. PMCP states, “Prime Meridian’s Income Fund was one of the first… Read More

October 23, 2014 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Move Over, Chicago & New York! Washington D.C. is making its mark in the crowdfunding industry. On Wednesday (October 22nd), a new report revealed that the city is best place for entrepreneurs and startups to crowdfund their products. According to In The Capital, a new… Read More

October 23, 2014 @ 10:53 am By JD Alois  |  

UK based peer to peer lending platform Funding Circle has announced a partnership with global consulting firm PWC to support more UK businesses access capital.  PWC will now funnel small business clients seeking funding to Funding Circle.  This is similar  to the agreement Funding Circle… Read More

October 23, 2014 @ 10:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

By bundling up the best of the world’s crowdfunding opportunities with an equally comprehensive amalgamation of more conventional businesses for sale. BusinessAgent aims to become to investment and crowdfunding as what Rightmove is to houses and estate agents. While sharing details about the newest equity crowdfunding… Read More