September 25, 2017 @ 3:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Stockholm-based fintech Sharpfin is set to close its equity crowdfunding round on Invesdor with more than 1.9 million SEK. As previously reported, Sharpfin sees a finance industry that is riddled with high maintenance legacy IT systems that incredibly out of date. Sharpfin also wants to be the… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 12:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dental technology company, Brushlink, quickly secured its initial £400,000 just days after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Founded in 2015, Brushlink offers a smartphone app and associated device that transforms any toothbrush into a smart toothbrush. “A quarter of all adults in the… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 11:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

VC backed and Kickstarter success Kokoon has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £750,000 as it prepares to grow its sleep and relaxation headphone enterprise. The company, which was founded in 2013, stated it was established to bring the world a better… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 9:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over the weekend, music sensation and Puerto Rican native Ricky Martin has launched a Hurrican Maria Relief campaign on crowdfunding platform YouCaring to help those affected by the devastating storm. While sharing details about the initiative, Martin stated: “Puerto Rico is going through one of the toughest… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 9:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs alumni, beauty on demand company blow LTD., has received a substantial investment from UK retail brand Debenhams of $10 million for a minority stake in the firm.  Blow Ltd. raised £1.3 million from over 300 investors via equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs in June 2016 with a… Read More

September 25, 2017 @ 7:44 am By JD Alois  |  

FundedHere, a Singapore-based crowdfunding platform, has successfully raised S$ 505,500 for two local startups. Both campaigns included the pairing of professional investors with individuals not classified as Accredited Investors (AI).  This is a first for FundedHere and follows a recent global trend where investment crowdfunding… Read More

September 24, 2017 @ 10:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

New Zealand based social enterprise Ethique is preparing to launch their second equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe to raise growth capital to fuel their global expansion. Founded by CEO Brianne West, Ethique was an early adopter of equity crowdfunding having raised capital on PledgeMe back… Read More

September 23, 2017 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one year after launching its first Seedrs campaign, chili sauces and cooking pastes Company Mr. Singh’s has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform to raise an additional £85,000. As previously reported, the company is described as a family-owned East London business that produces a range… Read More

September 23, 2017 @ 11:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Native Products, a modern grooming brand that was developed by barbers and made in the UK, has launched a funding round on equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube. The company is currently seeking £150,000 as it prepares for expansion. The company revealed it now has a range of… Read More

September 23, 2017 @ 9:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes announced he is partnering with the American Red Cross to raise funds and bring awareness to those in need after the devastating earthquake hit Mexico earlier this week.  The initiative was launched on crowdfunding platform CrowdRise. The campaign’s description reads: “On September 19, while I… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 9:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than three years after securing £253,540 from its first equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, The Good Egg has returned to the funding platform to raise £500,000 as it prepares to open second restaurant site. As previously reported, The Good Egg was inspired by Californian deli… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 4:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

Ever since control of Flashfunders was migrated to Boustead Securities the platform has been rather quite in the crowdfunding space. An early FINRA approved Reg CF portal, Flashfunders helped Adomani become the first Reg A+ issuer to crowdfund and then successfully trade shares on NASDAQ. Following… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 2:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following Hurricane Maria’s devastation on Puerto Rico, Chicago Cubs catcher and Puerto Rico native, Rene Rivera, and his wife have launched a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign dedicated to the relief efforts. The storm, which hit earlier this week, devastated Puerto Rico, with reports that at least six… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 12:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

Premium hotel group Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences is using an alternative finance platform to raise capital as part of an expansion plan. The Austrian company has listed an investment offer on Finnest.com to allow its guests to become investors. The award-winning hotel group operates 32… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 11:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Black Riddles Studios launch a crowdfunding campaign on Fig seeking $30,000 for its new video game, Crazy Justice. According to the studio, Crazy Justice is a third-person multiplayer shooter in cel-shaded style with steampunk elements. “Play as a hero and save the world from… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 9:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Capital Cell, a crowdfunding platform dedicated to life sciences, announced this week it is officially opening its portal to UK investors. The first four investment opportunities now live on the platform. As previously reported, Capital Cell was founded by Daniel Oliver and based in Barcelona, is the first… Read More

September 22, 2017 @ 8:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Knightscope, an autonomous security robot developer, has raised over $15 million to date in its Reg A+ crowdfunding offer on SeedInvest. This is according to a release from the company as it seeks to raise up to $20 million over the next couple weeks. So… Read More

September 21, 2017 @ 2:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

As expected, Arcimoto has successfully listed on the NASDAQ under ticker symbol “FUV” for “Fun Utility Vehicle”. Arcimoto was able to launch a “mini-IPO” by utilizing updated securities rules created by the JOBS Act of 2012. Arcimoto raised $19.5 million crowdfunding under Reg A+, selling… Read More

September 21, 2017 @ 1:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just one month after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, Netherlands-based scooter company, Bolt Mobility, has successfully raised €2 million from more than 1,600 investors. The company originally sought to raise €1.5 million as it prepares to expand and develop its new AppScooter.  The… Read More

September 21, 2017 @ 12:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a federal civil enforcement action in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Defendants Nicholas Gelfman, of Brooklyn, New York, and Gelfman Blueprint, Inc. (GBI), charging the duo with fraud, misappropriation, and issuing… Read More