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April 25, 2014 @ 10:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Carlton Group announced the launch of their real estate crowdfunding platform this past March as the well known company entered into the hot crowdfunding space.  With access to over $10 billion of annual deal flow, the company is expected to quickly become a major player… Read More

April 25, 2014 @ 7:14 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Maverick HiddenRadio returns to crowdfunding for their sleek bluetooth speaker HiddenRadio2, proving that “it is possible to improve on perfection.” This time around, HiddenRadio launched its crowdfunding on Fundable; to date, neither financial details nor investor information has been disclosed to non-investors. Future consumers look forward… Read More

April 24, 2014 @ 9:05 am By Ludwine Dekker  |  

The recent commotion concerning crowdfunding legislation is easy to understand considering Europe’s seemingly passive attitude concerning crowdfunding (J.D. Alois) and the discussion on open or closed crowdfunding markets. Accreditation can help to speed up the development of industry-fit regulation, but it requires companies to play… Read More

April 23, 2014 @ 12:42 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

EarlyShares launched its first equity crowdfunding campaign with Miami-based BoatSetter, a pier-to-pier boat rental and boat services venture. To date, seventeen investors have provided anchor funds totaling just over $1 million of BoatSetters’ $2,225,000 equity and rewards-based campaign goal. Similar to Boatbound which connects renters to boat… Read More

April 23, 2014 @ 7:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform provider Groundbreaker has announced they are transitioning their white label service to a full SaaS (software as a service) product.  Stating their decision to shift their approach was due to client demand, beginning May 1st, they will be offering their proprietary white… Read More

April 23, 2014 @ 12:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Only a few days before UK’s leading crowdfunding network Crowdfunder launched its own £500,000 campaign on Crowdcube, the website announced that charity NESTA is the first to pledge towards the equity fundraiser with £150,000. NESTA previously provided grand funds towards Crowdfunder as an early stage partner… Read More

April 22, 2014 @ 11:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

One of Pozible’s first crowdfunding campaigns from China smashed its target within a minute of launching.  Within 25 minutes the project creators behind the Gyenno One wristband were half way to selling out of their current stock. The base reward for a single watch was… Read More

April 22, 2014 @ 1:10 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

In its concurrent fourth tranche of funding in past two years, Dealflicks has raised $750,000, with roughly $150,000 of it coming from Wefunder so far, bringing their total raise for their cumulative seed round up to $1,545,000. In past tranches, Dealflicks raised $115K in September… Read More

April 22, 2014 @ 8:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Wusk is a new crowdfunding / micro-donations site that allows fans to contribute to any content on YouTube.  The startup just launched this past March at SXSW with their service and they  believe fans should support great digital content and the creators should be able… Read More

April 21, 2014 @ 1:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

According to reports CrowdRise has received a significant investment of $23 million led by Fred Wilson and Union Square Ventures, including Spark Capital, Index Ventures, RatPac, CAA Ventures, UTA Ventures and Bezos Expeditions.  Wilson was one of the first big backers in Kickstarter. CrowdRise is… Read More

April 21, 2014 @ 8:00 am By Richard Swart  |  

Dr. Richard Swart, a crowdfunding research authority and one of the leading thinkers on crowdfunding globally, has agreed to write a series of articles addressing key questions about crowdfunding. The first discusses a key question driven by the observation that organizations that successfully crowdfund appear to… Read More

April 20, 2014 @ 11:54 am By Erin Hobey  |  

NYC-based early stage VC firm Scout Ventures seeks investors to raise $30 Million to fund its Fund II portfolio on SeedInvest.  To date, $7,555,000 has been raised for their second fund, with a $100,000 minimum investment. Scout Ventures targets entrepreneurs in the entertainment, media and… Read More

April 18, 2014 @ 10:06 am By JD Alois  |  

  It was only this past March that Florida announced investment crowdfunding legislation to help foster economic growth in the state.  The bi-partisan bill, sponsored by State Representative Bryan Nelson (R-31) and State Senator Jeff Clemens (D-27), appeared set to join the growing wave of… Read More

April 17, 2014 @ 9:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding has just been announced in the land of the Kiwi’s, but already companies are gearing up to use the innovative methodology of capital formation. Malborough based Renaissance Brewing has recently announced they are prepping to launch a campaign to raise capital with Auckland… Read More

April 16, 2014 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

PCH International’s e-commerce platform, ShopLocket, launches Blueprint today, a new media resource and email digest targeting hardware entrepreneurs.  ShopLocket has been working with many of the most successful hardware crowdfunding campaigns ever.  Their new site will feature news, daily interviews, resources and guidance from leading industry experts. Compelling information on how to succeed… Read More

April 16, 2014 @ 8:00 am By Madelyn Young  |  

Take your favorite local street fair, cross it with a creative conference, add a “vote for your favorites” fundraising competition, and throw in nearly a quarter million people. Take all of that together and you have the makings of One Spark, the major crowdfunding event… Read More

April 15, 2014 @ 12:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

In a speech delivered today, entitled “The Future of Capital Formation“, Craig M. Lewis, Chief Economist and Director of Economic and Risk Analysis at the SEC, addresses the JOBS Act and specifically the various exemptions that allow investment crowdfunding.  Specifically Title II – with general… Read More

April 15, 2014 @ 8:46 am By JD Alois  |  

The world of banking is changing rapidly.  The banks that continue to operate much as they have in the past will slowly fade away.  The firms that are open to change and innovation, have been presented with a unique opportunity to revolutionize the world of… Read More

April 14, 2014 @ 10:18 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Newly listed on Companisto, the Germany-based Kyl (pronounced “kühl” – the German word for “cool”) seeks to raise € 200,000 in its equity crowdfunding campaign.  To date 509 backers have bought 25,479 shares and invested € 127,395.  Emerging from the polar vortex to a cultural climate steeped… Read More

April 14, 2014 @ 8:24 am By Ludwine Dekker  |  

  As the European Union continues to monitor crowdfunding developments, countries in Europe, like France and the U.K., are already developing legislation in an attempt to establish a cohesive government approach. These developments make an interesting case study that can help to decide whether or… Read More