Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

March 19, 2023 @ 10:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the past 17 years, European P2P platforms have “attracted more than $11 billion through funding rounds,” according to an update from Robo.cash. Robocash writes in a blog post that most of the money raised “comes towards the mixed sector of business and consumer lending.”… Read More

March 19, 2023 @ 10:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PeerBerry business partners are “repaying EUR 1.7 million of war-affected loans.” Under the Group guarantee mechanism in 13 months of the war, PeerBerry business partners have already “repaid EUR 34.8 million, or 69,3% of the total war-affected obligations towards PeerBerry investors.” Remember that AutoMoney UA… Read More

March 19, 2023 @ 7:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Okcoin is pleased to announce “the appointment, subject to regulatory approval, of Erald Ghoos as General Manager of Okcoin Europe, based in Malta, and David Renold as Chief Executive Officer of OKG Payments, Okcoin’s Ireland-based affiliate.” OKG Payments plans “to provide permitted products and services… Read More

March 17, 2023 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Archax, which claims to be the first FCA regulated digital asset exchange, broker and custodian, announced the official launch of its primary raise platform and its first postings including ScribeStar and Circularr. The platform will give start-ups and early-stage businesses “access to raise capital from… Read More

March 16, 2023 @ 10:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Online investment platform SyndicateRoom has distributed an update on its performance. According to an email, SyndicateRoom’s Access Fund 2020 cohort is up 45%, not including tax reliefs or loss reliefs. Tax benefits may include EIS/SEIS programs that mitigate risk and could reduce any capital gains…. Read More

March 15, 2023 @ 12:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

CrowdProperty has returned to Seedrs to raise another funding round. CrowdProperty is a profitable Proptech that matches investors to borrowers. According to the offering page, CrowdProperty is seeking a minimum raise of £400,009 at a pre-money valuation of £41.9 million. This represents an equity interest… Read More

March 15, 2023 @ 12:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitfinex Derivatives has announced a range of perpetual contracts for some global commodity indices. Bitfinex noted that the contracts are only available for certain accounts in certain jurisdictions. The platform said the commodity contracts will allow Bitfinex Derivatives customers to trade products usually available on… Read More

March 14, 2023 @ 10:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zad is reportedly the “first-of-its-kind digital investment platform launched in Kuwait by Securities House, “offering end-users access to trade over 4,000 stocks and ETFs in full compliance with Islamic Shariah principles.” As noted in a blog post, Zad is “the brainchild of the fintech Securities… Read More

March 14, 2023 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Last month, CI hosted a webinar to review the securities crowdfunding market of 2022 as well as expectations for 2023. While the consensus of the group was that online capital formation softened in the waning months of 2022, panelists participating in the webinar were more… Read More

March 13, 2023 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Chief Executive of property finance platform, CapitalRise, Uma Rajah says she’s  responsible for all aspects of the business: from creating their strategy, “to execution of that strategy, and all aspects of running the company – including recruitment.” Uma Rajah notes that she approaches all… Read More

March 12, 2023 @ 4:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic, the largest securities crowdfunding platform in the world, has distributed a note indicating that it has “limited exposure” to Silicon Valley Bank (NASDAQ:SIVB), the top venture-focused bank that is based in California but also has a significant presence in other top innovation hubs. Republic… Read More

March 10, 2023 @ 11:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs, a top UK-based investment crowdfunding platform that operates across Europe, is reporting £84 million in investment across all securities offerings during the month of February. In US dollars, this equates to over $100 million, so Seedrs could top USD $ 1 billion during 2023…. Read More

March 10, 2023 @ 9:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Roofstock, a successful real estate Fintech that enables the investment and management of properties, says it has topped $100 billion in assets tracked. At the same time, Roofstock revealed a new service dubbed “Stressa Pro,” a digital application providing tools for real estate investors. Roofstock… Read More

March 9, 2023 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

SeedBlink, a European securities crowdfunding platform that is based in Bulgaria but is expanding across Europe, has announced the launch of a secondary trading marketplace, thus providing liquidity for private securities. SeedBlink received its ECSPR approval last fall, enabling it to solicit investors across all… Read More

March 8, 2023 @ 10:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs, a top securities crowdfunding platform owned by Republic, has revealed that it has helped female-founded firms raise £459 million. When you compare this number to the total amount raised on the platform, Seedrs is clearly generating significant traction in leveling the playing field for… Read More

March 7, 2023 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CAIS, the alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, announced that Graham Capital Management, L.P., a global alternative investment firm with approximately $17.9 billion in assets under management that specializes in providing quantitative and discretionary macro strategies, is partnering with CAIS “to add select alternative… Read More

March 3, 2023 @ 10:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken is pleased to announce that Kraken’s OTC Portal is now integrated within Kraken Pro. This integration “allows OTC clients to access the features and functionality they know and love from our OTC Desk via a fully automated, self-service UI.” You may access the OTC… Read More

March 2, 2023 @ 10:25 am By JD Alois  |  

  Sara Hanks has joined the Advisory Board of Upstream – part of Horizon. Upstream is a MERJ Exchange market providing liquidity for digital securities. MERJ supports both global issuers of traditional and digital securities indlucing issuance, trading, clearing, settlement, and registry. Hanks is well… Read More

March 2, 2023 @ 9:58 am By JD Alois  |  

UK-based Shojin says it is hiring more executives as demand for its services grow. Shojin is a real estate investment platform that enables investors to access “institutional-grade property deals” for as little as £5,000.  Shojin offers fractional investment opportunities in real estate developments. The FCA-regulated… Read More

March 2, 2023 @ 9:25 am By JD Alois  |  

FOLK2FOLK, a peer-to-peer lending platform, has joined the Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA). As a member, the P2P lender will be able to expand its broker network for its loans. Adam Tyler,  FIBA executive chairman, said their lending partners are carefully selected, and the… Read More