General News

October 12, 2013 @ 1:32 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

A server at Red Lobster in Franklin, Tennessee was allegedly the victim of racism thanks to a nasty slur left in lieu of a real tip. Supporters of Toni Christina Jenkins took to crowdfunding platform YouCaring to donate over $10,000 to the girl. She just… Read More

October 12, 2013 @ 12:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

James Caan is one of the United Kingdoms’ most successful entrepreneurs.  Caan made a fortune in the recruitment industry building his companies Alexander Mann and Humana International.  In 2004 he founded private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw which lists a portfolio of more than 30 companies…. Read More

October 12, 2013 @ 11:47 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Crowdfunding Network and Osborne Clarke invite have scheduled an event in Cologne, Germany to be held on October 24, 2013.  Discussion will focus on crowdfunding in Germany, along with perspective on current events with the rest of Europe.  The results of a new… Read More

October 12, 2013 @ 7:35 am By JD Alois  |  

One of the hottest accelerators in the country, Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA), is looking for ten game-changing startups to join their next program this winter. ERA invests $40,000 in seed funding and will provide follow-on funding for the startups subsequent rounds. The group will also… Read More

October 11, 2013 @ 12:30 pm By Tom Britton  |  

Even with Title II the gap between US and UK Crowdfunding remains wide (for now). The media has been all over Title II of the JOBS act and the effect this will have on crowdfunding given that those seeking to raise funds are now able… Read More

October 10, 2013 @ 3:46 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

Ohio Division of Securities Commissioner Andrea Seidt is now acting President of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), the “oldest international organization devoted to investor protection.” She was previously Vice President of the NASAA. She replaces A. Heath Abshure of Arkansas as President of… Read More

October 9, 2013 @ 9:50 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

In the wake of legalized general solicitation under Rule 506(c), some media outlets, individuals and pundits have shared information that is not accurate. See this infographic as an example, which appeared on Forbes. That isn’t to pick on Forbes or the creators of that infographic…. Read More

October 9, 2013 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

New Site is Just the Beginning of this Initiative with More Studies and Analyses to Come The Securities and Exchange Commission has unveiled a dynamic new website to provide investors and others with the ability to interactively explore a range of new market metrics and… Read More

October 8, 2013 @ 12:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stuanch crowdfunding advocates the European Crowdfunding Network (ECN) is hosting their 2nd CrowdCon crowdfunding conference in Berlin on October 19, 2013.  The event is coinciding with a trade fair for retail stock market investors which expects to see over 4000 attendees creating a unique opportunity… Read More

October 8, 2013 @ 9:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfuture 2013 is set to commence on October 19th in Rome as embraces the power of crowdfunding. The day will start with Ivana Pais and Daniela Castrataro of the Italian Crowdfunding Network presenting the latest report on the Italian crowdfunding market. Attendees will hear about the… Read More

October 5, 2013 @ 4:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

As we reported back in September, Glen James came across a backpack full of cash and checks in the amount of $40,000.  Mr. James, who happens to be homeless, did the right thing and turned over the large some of money to the authorities.  This… Read More

October 5, 2013 @ 4:12 pm By Rob Leclerc  |  

Recently a founder of FundersClub posted their stance on the [U.S. Congress and] SEC’s lift of the ban on general solicitation. While we respect Alex, Boris and the rest of the team and what they’ve accomplished, we were troubled by the apparent use of fear tactics in… Read More

October 4, 2013 @ 12:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

On a lighter note, someone has posted a comment on the Securities and Exchange Commission website under the name of Justin Bieber.  While one would expect the Biebs to be a supporter of efficient capital allocation, a proponent of entrepreneurs and crowdfunding advocate, it may… Read More

October 4, 2013 @ 8:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Prezi reinvented the art of presentations and now crowdfunding platform RocketHub is taking advantage of this tool.  RocketHub is the first platform of its kind to integrate Prezi into the crowdfunding equation. With a simple click, you can now embed prezis on your RocketHub project… Read More

October 4, 2013 @ 6:38 am By JD Alois  |  

As part of the 12th Annual BIO Investor Forum several sessions are being scheduled to discuss the impact of crowdfunding on the biotech industry.  Taking place next week, October 8-9 in San Francisco, two of their roundtables are addressing crowdfunding and the JOBS Act. The… Read More

October 3, 2013 @ 12:13 pm By Charles Luzar  |  

Foundry Group is a VC fund focused on early-stage IT, internet and software startups. The firm has just announced the formation of FG Angels, an AngelList Syndicate that aims to funnel $2.5 million in funding into 50 companies between now and the end of 2014…. Read More

October 3, 2013 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

AARP,  with more than 37 million members, and Black Enterprise, a small business resource for African Americans, has announced the launch of the Black Enterprise Small Business University. The four-week, online video course will offer expert advice to entrepreneurs looking to start and grow profitable… Read More

October 3, 2013 @ 9:46 am By JD Alois  |  

The Funding, Discovery and Monetization Conference was held on September 12 and 13, 2013.   The AppShow, in partnership with CONNECT, presented two full days of networking, business development, high-level sessions, speed meetings, CROWDFUNDxSD contest and networking receptions at the San Diego Convention Center. One of the highlights… Read More

October 3, 2013 @ 8:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Hybra Advance Technology is Asking for Votes to Support Sound Band in Inuit’s Contest The Sound Band headset, which produces audio without using speakers, found crowdfunding success on Kickstarter raising funds well past their goal closing at $547,125.  The Traverse City, Michigan based company expects… Read More

October 2, 2013 @ 10:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Set to take place in January 2014, OneMedPlace has announced an expanded program schedule and a new venue for the Seventh Annual OneMedForum: Investing in Healthcare 2014.  The annual event will focus on the new financing strategies made possible by the JOBS Act and on areas of greatest… Read More