Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

March 4, 2014 @ 1:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Jon Medved, CEO of equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd, spent some time on Bloomberg this morning addressing multiple topics – and not just the world of crowdfunding. Medved was a guest on the morning feature “In The Loop” along with host Betty Liu and Corey Johnson,… Read More

March 4, 2014 @ 11:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Citizinvestor, a crowdfunding platform for government projects in the United States crowdfunding project page, becoming the first platform to offer “Phased” and “Matching” project types to its unique customers. “Even though new crowdfunding platforms pop up every day, the classic crowdfunding project page has changed little,” said Tony DeSisto,… Read More

March 4, 2014 @ 10:50 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Volpit, an equity crowdfunding platform based in the UK, plans on releasing a report detailing how the Financial Conduct Authority’s new regulatory regime will impact the UK economy and startup investing. The report is set to publish on March 31 and will be called “Enterprise… Read More

March 4, 2014 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

FundAKiwi predicts that equity crowdfunding is going to revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape in New Zealand and they want the site leading the way.  Everyday Kiwi investors are not able to invest in local businesses and access investments which were previously only available to venture capital… Read More

March 3, 2014 @ 10:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

The first International Women’s Day (IWD) was held in 1911 and it is observed every year on March 8th.    This annual day of recognition serves to celebrate the many social, political and economic achievements of women.  Celebrated in over 100 countries, Indiegogo is doing… Read More

March 3, 2014 @ 10:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Sometime in the hours during the night of March 3, 2014, crowdfunding leader Kickstarter hurdled past the $1 billion mark in crowdfunding pledges.  An incredible mile marker for the company, as well as the industry, which still remains in the early years of development.  On… Read More

March 2, 2014 @ 12:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Founded by entrepreneur Jim Rudnick, Hamilton, Ontario has launched their very own community crowdfunding portal.  FundHamOnt officially went live this past February and was created with the acknowledgement that “every single entrepreneur is looking for funding”. The platform is designed similar to other large crowdfunding… Read More

March 2, 2014 @ 12:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Australia based crowdfunding platform Pozible has opened their doors in the most populous country in the world.  Having recently launched country specific iterations of their crowdfunding portal in Singapore, Pozible has now launched a Mandarin version powered by an international team to support project creators… Read More

March 2, 2014 @ 10:55 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Patronomy.com founder Nigel Roth has announced the launch of an affiliate marketing platform for his crowdfunding platform. The program aims to help project creators solve the hardest problem for any crowdfunding campaign: where and how to find backers. According to Roth, Patronomy provides project owners… Read More

March 1, 2014 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

The Wall Street Journal hosted their first Google hangout in the Middle East hosted by Rory Jones in Dubai.  The hangout was organized to answer the basic question:  “Is it getting easier to fund a startup in the Middle East”. Of course crowdfunding plays a… Read More

March 1, 2014 @ 10:19 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Realty Mogul has been named to HousingWire Tech100 List for 2014, joining companies like Zillow, Accenture, and Auction.com. The annual list compiles the “100 most innovative technology companies” in the Real Estate sector. Innovation represents the center of this contest, and in every application we received,… Read More

February 28, 2014 @ 6:43 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

Mosaic has teamed with The Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA) and Sungage Financial in a $5 million deal to offer homeowners crowdsourced loans for solar installations. This partnership is creating an entirely new ecosystem for solar financing in which individuals can take part in and… Read More

February 28, 2014 @ 3:38 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

February marks the one year anniversary for equity crowdfunding platform OurCrowd. As a way to reflect on their first year in business, they’ve released the following infographic. It’s a data-rich look at how the company operates and the process by which they curate deals. An… Read More

February 28, 2014 @ 10:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs representative Ricardo Sequerra, recently presented at the TechChill Baltics and Mini Seedcamp in Latvia.  Outside of some updated information regarding the platform statistics, the video gives an excellent overview of Seedrs and their equity crowdfunding operation.  Seedrs wants to be a “life cycle manager… Read More

February 28, 2014 @ 9:27 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Crowdnetic has announced the official launch of CrowdWatch, a deal aggregator for offerings made possible by the JOBS Act. Pricing for the service is set at $129 per month with a 14-day free trial available. Crowdnetic has also announced partnerships with EarlyShares and EquityNet. Deals… Read More

February 28, 2014 @ 7:54 am By JD Alois  |  

“By elevating the role of the merchant, we are evolving the crowdfunding model for the better.”  Based in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania, GiveToBenefit, a start-up social enterprise that helps nonprofits and other causes raise money online, has recruited more than 40 businesses to the GiveToBenefit Merchant… Read More

February 28, 2014 @ 7:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Vision Launch has  announced that it will be presenting projects for funding in March of 2014. The website is currently accepting applications for the following categories: Film & Video, Music, Health & Wellness, Fitness, Arts, Entrepreneurial, Fashion, Photography, Games, Performing Arts, Publishing, Technology & Design, and… Read More

February 27, 2014 @ 2:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Beginning March 3rd, Indiegogo will engage in partnerships, host events and showcase campaigns in health, entertainment, cause and technology on each day of the week. In celebration of International Women’s Day, Indiegogo will launch an initiative to promote and support campaigns that empower women.  On… Read More

February 27, 2014 @ 1:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) has acquired a pool of non-performing mortgages made to borrowers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs). The mortgages are secured by homes in more than eight states, with the greatest concentrations in Illinois and Indiana. AHP utilizes a real estate crowdfunding… Read More

February 27, 2014 @ 1:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

EarlyShares, the funding platform that connects smart investors with unique opportunities, today announced the expansion of the distribution network for its investment offerings. Through a new partnership with Crowdnetic, EarlyShares’ investment offerings in private companies will be published on MarketWatch.com, an online resource for business… Read More