General News

October 23, 2015 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Offering up an update to backers of its recent Kickstarter project, Remix Mini, Jide Tech announced shipping details for the already popular Android PC. The Beijing-based startup described Remix Mini as a simple to use computer that connects to any screen, keyboard and mouse, allowing users to use… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 1:42 pm By Therese Torris  |  

Part II: Seen & Heard at Lendit Europe If you missed attending Lendit Europe, you missed a great event. You can catch up on a selection of presentations on Lendit . For short skimming, we’ve selected a few thought-provoking quotes from day 2. You may also… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 1:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Calling all Super Trooper fans: The highly anticipated sequel of the hilarious comedy has officially started filming. Earlier this year, production company Broken Lizard announced the sequel just 14 years after the first film’s release at the 2001 Sundance Festival. The crew revealed that the movie would… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 12:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Within less than one week after launching its Crowdcube campaign, UK-based cycling clothing brand Vulpine has already scored its initial £500,000 goal. As previously reported, Vulpine, which was started in 2012 by cyclist Nick Hussey, is hoping to change the way cycling clothing is made. The… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 11:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, crowdfunded book publisher Inkshares announced two platform changes that the company believes will allow it to publish more books and grow even faster. These changes are significant, comprising a new funding goal structure and a refined credit system. The company shared: “In 2014 our funding… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 10:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, peer-to-peer lending platform Lending Works announced it is now offering even higher standards in ID fraud protection by using AU10TIX BOS. AU10TIX BOS is considered the “first and only 2nd generation ID authentication and record generation technology” on the market today. It is… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 8:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published its anticipated report on the state of retail banking in the UK.  Unlike the US market, the UK banking industry is almost completely served by several very large banks (RBS, Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds & Santander).  These are… Read More

October 23, 2015 @ 8:16 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Before Facebook’s IPO, there was SecondMarket: a leader in the secondary trading market, which enables repurchases of shares in private companies. SecondMarket’s platform saw over $1.4 billion worth of transactions in 2014–quadruple the volume of its transactions in 2013.  And today (Oct. 22), Nasdaq announced it had acquired… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 3:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This upcoming week, Crowdcube success Camden Town Brewery will be joining a few other breweries at the 2015 Big Eater’s Oktoberfest. The brewery was established in 2009 when founder Jasper Cuppaidge took over The Horseshoe Pub in Hampstead. He grew frustrated by the standard of London… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 1:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, online marketplace for real estate investing, RealtyMogul, announced the promotion of Amy Wu to Vice President of Residential Finance. In this new role, Wu will be responsible for overseeing all residential sales and the company’s operations team in Irvine, Calif. Jilliene Helman, CEO of RealtyMogul,… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 12:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Magdalena Segieda, Phelim McAleer, and his wife, Ann McElhinney announced their team for Indiegogo project, Gosnell Movie, has finished filming. Last year, producer Phelim McAleer and his wife, Ann McElhinney launched the campaign on the global crowdfunding platform, which aimed to produce a film… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 12:01 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Some bra!  With less than two days remaining on its Kickstarter campaign, NYC startup Knix Wear has successfully captured over $700,000 for its 8-in-1 Evolution Bra. As previously reported by Crowdfund Insider‘s Samantha Hurst, Knix Wear describes its Evolution Bra as the most comfortable, versatile, and technologically advanced undergarment. Its patented wire-free construction, is… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 11:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, California-based brewery Stone Brewing Company announced some exciting updates for its Indiegogo backers. Last year, the adult beverage company embarked on two new brewery projects that will bring their style of fresh, thoughtful, delicious, high-quality craft beers not only to the other side… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 11:15 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Since summer Goldman Sachs Group has created significant buzz when the bank announced its plan to launch an online marketplace lender unit as early as next year.  Hiring engineers, data scientists, operations staff and customer service professionals is the logical next step for Goldman, as it builds… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 10:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Continuing to build hype for its new film, Lazer Team, Rooster Teeth announced this week the release dated of the highly anticipated Indiegogo project. Lazer Team hit Indiegogo July 2014 to raise $650,000 and within three days raised well over $1M. By the end of its crowdfunding run, the… Read More

October 22, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

AMPY, the company that invented AMPY MOVE, a new wearable motion-charger that turns movement into power for smartphones, today announced that shipping is underway for its wearable charging device to Kickstarter campaign backers. Additionally, AMPY is debuting AMPY+, the company’s new mobile app that forecasts… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 4:14 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

“Curious looks from from the beach or jetty guaranteed.” Something about that wintery mix that just passed through the Midwest announcing that winter’s just around the corner makes Lampuga Surfboard’s Seedmatch campaign even more appealing.  Surf’s up! Just a vimeo away from the beach, sun and swells.  Nearing 400K€… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 4:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Well, there some good news for Woolfe – The Red Hood Diaries backers after all! Back in August, the developer behind the game, Belgium-based GRIN Gamestudio, announced that it was bankrupt and that it wasn’t going to be able to give Kickstarter backers some rewards. GRIN’s founder, Wim… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 2:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Indiegogo announced it has rebranded “Indiegogo Life” to a new fee-free fundraising community for personal and non-profit causes called “Generosity.” The crowdfunding platform declared: “Since 2008, Indiegogo users have been spreading creativity, positivity, and—if we might be so bold—a can-do spirit that’s changing… Read More

October 21, 2015 @ 1:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lend Academy Holdings, a media, conference and technology business focused on the global online lending industry, recently announced it has launched LendBase, an information tool for the peer-to-peer and online lending community. LendBase is a free, open database containing valuable information about nearly every aspect… Read More