General News

November 21, 2014 @ 3:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Stamford, Lincolnshire-based crowdfunding platform, Build Backer, is currently accepting registrations from investors seeking a unique opportunity to invest in property developments through the fast-growing medium of crowdfunding. The new platform gives investors the ability to invest directly in a property development project alongside a developer… Read More

November 21, 2014 @ 2:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

RateSetter is celebrating yet another huge milestone! The UK-based peer to peer lender announced this week that it has officially hit £400M. The platform, which launched in September 2010, enables lenders to get fair returns while cutting the cost of borrowing. Capital is at risk. Lenders and… Read More

November 21, 2014 @ 1:04 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

The Center for Competitive Politics (CCP) today filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission against Mayday PAC, the self-proclaimed “SuperPAC to end all SuperPACs,” founded by Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig. The complaint documents that at least twelve Mayday PAC television ads, radio ads, and mailings failed to comply… Read More

November 21, 2014 @ 12:33 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

OfferBoard CEO and CFIFA Chair Chris Tyrrell presented detailed research in his paper  “Equity Crowdfunding Under Title II of the JOBS ACT: The First Year” at the Washington, D.C. Growth Summit Update.  Tyrrell founded OfferBoard, an investment platform that uses technology, big data and dating-style matching… Read More

November 21, 2014 @ 12:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday (November 20th), Internet giant, Google, announced the launch of its new crowdfunding tool for publishers known as the Contributor. The new website is designed to allow users to pay sites that they often visit a monthly fee. In return, they will no longer… Read More

November 21, 2014 @ 10:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Epilepsy Foundation announced this week a call for entries for the fourth annual epilepsy “Shark Tank” competition and is accepting submissions that represent the most innovative ideas in epilepsy and seizure treatment and care. The deadline for submitting a letter of intent is February 2, 2015…. Read More

November 21, 2014 @ 9:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the CDC crowning the 2014 Ebola Outbreak as the most critical in history, We Are 1ne launches its ZERO EBOLA project in an effort to provide immediate financial relief, resources and long-term support to the affected countries and victims. ZERO EBOLA is a multi-tiered… Read More

November 21, 2014 @ 8:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Furthering their commitment to offering alternative finance and supporting the creative industries, Creative England has invested £150k in the UK’s crowdfunding network, Crowdfunder UK. Caroline Norbury, CEO of Creative England has also joined the Crowdfunder Board, effective immediately. The news comes as a recent report from… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 5:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With excitement continuing to build for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, Formula One’s chief executive, Bernie Ecclestone, announced that he helped pay for the transportation of the Crowdcube-success Caterham F1’s team. Earlier this month, Caterham launched a campaign on the crowdfunding platform to raise funds for… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 5:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Prodigy Network has announced the launch of its new real estate crowdfunding website, which will feature a secure transactional platform to permit accredited investors – certain investors who have regular income of over $200,000 or net worth, excluding their primary residence, of over $1 million… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 4:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Onevest, an equity crowdfunding provider, announced the launch of Learn.Onevest.com, a free peer-to-peer learning platform where startup founders and early stage investors may discover curated videos and articles to become more successful in the startup industry. “The mission of Learn.Onevest is to create an online learning community for… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 2:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Money360, Inc., a peer-to-peer (P2P) real estate lending marketplace, has closed a $2 million commercial real estate loan crowdfunded by accredited investors. This was the third loan closed by Money360 in September. Money360 is on track to fund $25 million in peer-to-peer real estate loans before… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 2:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

San Diego-based Capital Services Group, Inc. announced on Thursday (November 20th) that crowdfunding expert Richard Swart, who has served on the Company’s advisory committee since April, has been appointed to the Company’s board of directors. Founder and CEO, Thomas Carter, stated, “As an advisor, Richard has been… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 12:53 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Today, PALMco, a family owned and operated energy supply company, announced a recommitment to funding environmental science projects in partnership with DonorsChoose.org, a non-profit crowdfunding platform where teachers can request classroom resources. As part of the DonorsChoose.org “Double Your Impact” initiative, PALMco will fund 50% of qualified… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 12:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CrowdStreet, a crowdfunding marketplace connecting accredited investors with institutional-quality real estate investments, announced it has listed an equity investment opportunity for Timber Oaks, an 11-building, Class A multifamily property in the Dallas metro area. The opportunity is sponsored by Windmill Investments LLC, a privately held,… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 12:34 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

According to its mission, Crowdfooding, an equity-based commercial platform that connects food entrepreneurs with investors,  aims to leverage the disruptive power of the Internet to make early-stage investing for the investor and fundraising for food and beverage startups more easily and immediately accessible. Crowdfooding’s investment… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 11:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Capital Services Group, Inc. announced on Thursday (November 20th) that it has entered into a strategic alliance with FundAmerica Securities, LLC., whereby EquityRound.com, Capital Services Group’s online marketplace for companies raising capital under Rule 506(c) will refer interested, qualified accredited investors to FundAmerica to provide sales… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 11:26 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Crowdcube’s CEO Darren Westlake was deemed Financial Services Entrepreneur of the Year during the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Congratulations to Westlake for not only being an successful entrepreneur, but also for galvanizing international crowdfunding entrepreneurs on Crowdcube and beyond!  “Investing in British businesses just got exciting,” exclaimed the… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 11:02 am By Erin Hobey  |  

RealtyWealth.com today announced the launch of the first commercial real estate Crowdfunding platform dedicated to Single Tenant Net Lease, or STNL,  investments. Targeting accredited investors in the USA and global investors in South Africa, China, Canada and India, RealtyWealth.com gives investors the opportunity to invest in… Read More

November 20, 2014 @ 10:43 am By Erin Hobey  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that its Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, beginning at 9:30 a.m. ET.  The committee will focus on the interests and priorities of emerging and smaller public companies…. Read More