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March 24, 2014 @ 6:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Comments on proposed rules regarding Title IV of the JOBS Act are due today pursuant to the deadline set by the SEC.  Traditionally public comments continue to be posted on proposed rule amendments after the deadline, it is understood the door for comments will be… Read More

March 23, 2014 @ 10:00 am By Georgia Quinn  |  

Darren Westlake of Crowdcube knows what it is like to start a business. It was the very same process now faced by many of his customers that was to be the genesis of Crowdcube. After experiencing the difficulties of obtaining financing first hand as an… Read More

March 21, 2014 @ 4:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The tidal wave of states enacting legislation to create exemptions for equity crowdfunding continues as Indiana has just forwarded a bill to be signed into law to the desk of Governor Mike Pence. The Indiana Law could go into effect as early as July 1,… Read More

March 20, 2014 @ 10:21 pm By CJ Cornell and Charles Luzar  |  

Crowdfunding is exploding as a new way of attracting funding and financing for individuals, small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. In 2013 alone the global crowdfunding industry was responsible for between $3 and $5 billion in funding. With the passage of the JOBS Act… Read More

March 20, 2014 @ 8:08 am By Georgia Quinn  |  

Speaking with CEO Jeff Lynn at Seedrs’ headquarters in the Silicon Roundabout (as opposed to the Valley or the Alley) of London was like speaking with a member of the same tribe. Both being attorneys, we spoke the same language, and it was clear that… Read More

March 19, 2014 @ 11:20 am By JD Alois  |  

As part of the 2014 Budget report delivered by Chancellor George Osborne today, it was announced that ISA’s (Individual Savings Accounts similar to 401k’s in the US) may now hold P2P loans.  The UK government has extended the list of qualifying investments for these widely utilized… Read More

March 18, 2014 @ 10:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Platform Has Grown 400% Since last July. RealtyMogul, one of the early leaders in real estate crowdfunding, is approaching the $15 million mark having funded 58 properties since launching their platform in 2012.  RealtyMogul just surpassed the $10 million hurdle at the close of 2013… Read More

March 18, 2014 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Wareness.io is a studio division of VSC, a global PR firm based in San Francisco.  Wareness came about as a type of epiphany on the power of crowdfunding in creating a successful hardware product. Founded by Vijay Chattha, VSC (or Visibility, Strategy, Creativity) is one… Read More

March 17, 2014 @ 7:00 am By Richard Swart, PhD  |  

While the majority of the press and public are focused on crowdfunding in the US, UK and Europe, some of the most interesting developments are occurring in the Middle East. While transaction volumes remain low, this region is one to watch. In our work for… Read More

March 16, 2014 @ 2:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Maine Wants to Promote Growth of Small Businesses by Easing Access to Capital. Maine now becomes the next state that has passed legislation, “An Act to Increase Funding for Startups”,  that allows equity crowdfunding within their state borders.  Maine business may now raise up to… Read More

March 14, 2014 @ 11:03 am By Charles Luzar  |  

It’s Veronica Mars day. Related: A Fan History of Veronica Mars [Kickstarter] Director Rob Thomas joined CNBC on Wednesday to take a look back at the campaign. Consider that when the film launched on Kickstarter, the largest Kickstarter campaign ever had raised just short of… Read More

March 14, 2014 @ 10:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The Carlton Group, an international real estate investment-banking firm which specializes in raising large amounts equity and debt on large transactions, has announced they are joining the crowdfunding world by offering accredited investors the opportunity to invest in high yield commercial real estate investments. Led by Chairman Howard… Read More

March 13, 2014 @ 11:53 am By Charles Luzar  |  

If you happen to have used the Internet in the past year or two, chances are you’ve stumbled upon a page created and hosted by LaunchRock. It’s a service that allowed anyone with an idea to quickly and easily set up a landing page and… Read More

March 13, 2014 @ 11:04 am By JD Alois  |  

We reported yesterday that SHAREIGHT, crowdfunding on equity site Seedrs, had achieved new records for speed of amount raised and total about crowdfunded.  We just received an update on their progress and SHAREIGHT now stands over £620,000 (over $1.035 million) having hit £600K in just… Read More

March 12, 2014 @ 12:22 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

If you want a case study in how a Kickstarter can go horribly wrong, look no further than the campaign for SOAP, a touchscreen home automation router. The campaign is fully funded despite bleeding almost $4,000 since we caught wind of scam allegations surrounding the campaign… Read More

March 11, 2014 @ 10:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last summer the world was mesmerized as the nation of Turkey rose in dissent against their political class.  What started as a simple protest, grew into a national movement of democracy and a demand for civil rights.  Crowdfunding became part of the movement when some… Read More

March 11, 2014 @ 10:59 am By JD Alois  |  

SeyfarthLean Consulting, a sister company associated with Chicago based global law firm Seyfarth Shaw, is entering a new business.  Recognizing the dynamic changes the future holds with the advent of the JOBS Act and crowdfunding, the firm saw opportunity in a new emerging type of securities… Read More

March 11, 2014 @ 8:13 am By Erin Hobey  |  

After taking AngelList by storm in 2013, Boatbound has raised $980K in commitments and has room to invest up to 1.1 M with its  OurCrowd equity crowdfunding campaign; their campaign ends today.  Boatbound is the nation’s fastest growing “pier-to-pier” boat rental marketplace in the United… Read More

March 10, 2014 @ 11:27 am By Samuel S. Guzik, The Crowdfunding Counselor  |  

Title III of the JOBS Act created an exemption from registration for the offer and sale of so-called “crowdfunded” securities under the Securities Act of 1933, allowing the offer and sale of securities to an unlimited number of unaccredited investors without registration with the SEC,… Read More

March 9, 2014 @ 12:16 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

  Ouya has announced plans to drop their hardware-focused approach to become a software-only platform for Android games. Prognosticators once bullish on the subject of indie gaming consoles are suddenly cooling off. Although I don’t agree with the sudden change of heart, there are lessons… Read More