Offerings

April 21, 2017 @ 12:00 pm By Jonathan Nieh  |  

On April 20, 2017, amendments to Rule 147 and new Rule 147A, federal intrastate offering exemptions, finally went into effect. The amendments to Rule 147 and new Rule 147A are intended to modernize and update the exemption that allows companies to raise money from investors who… Read More

April 21, 2017 @ 11:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kickstarter’s first head of music, Molly Neuman, announced on Friday it hit a new crowdfunding milestone. The portal has helped 25,000 music projects successfully secured their funding targets. According to Neuman, 22,702 independent creators behind the projects have recorded albums, funded tours, founded labels, premiered… Read More

April 21, 2017 @ 9:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seedrs alum Blow LTD. announced on Friday it secured 3.5 million from Unilever Ventures to expand its beauty services. This news comes nearly one year after the company raised £1,345,530 through the UK-based equity crowdfunding platform. As previously reported, Blow LTD. was co-founded by Fiona McIntosh (ex-Editor-in-Chief… Read More

April 21, 2017 @ 8:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based shoe brand and Crowdcube alum, Vivobarefoot, announced on Friday it has formed a partnership with crowdfunding clothing platform for independent designers and major brands, Betabrand, for its new shoe collection. According to the company, this collection was launched this week with the release of the… Read More

April 21, 2017 @ 7:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Chapel Down (NEX:CDGP) has reported its annual operating results for 2016. The publicly listed company that notably raised capital on equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs becoming the first listed company to use crowdfunding. Certain shareholders continue to receive certain perks for maintaining ownership in the company… Read More

April 20, 2017 @ 4:51 am By Erin Hobey  |  

  WISeKey International Holding Ltd (WIHN.SW), a leading Swiss cybersecurity and Blockchain IoT company announced today its intention to establish an IoT Blockchain Center of Excellence Center in the Canton of Zug aiming to deploy a Trusted Blockchain as a Service platform. The Center will… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 6:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, NextGen Crowdfunding announced the sixth round winners of its Crowdfunding Video Awards (CVA). As previously reported, the CVAs will provide campaign organizers new ways to promote crowdfunding campaigns and products to backers as well as potential investors. Viewers of the CVAs voted for their favorite… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 3:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based pay-as-you-go fitness studio, Core Collective, has successfully completed its funding round on Seedrs with nearly £2.1 million secured. The initiative was originally launched last month, seeking to raise £1,125,000. As previously reported, Core Collective stated it is looking to set a new standard in boutique… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 9:17 am By Jonathan Nieh  |  

It’s been over a year since the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) published its report on Private Securities Offerings post-JOBS Act. And while since that time, DERA has published more data about Regulation CF and Regulation A, the SEC has yet to… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 7:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Meetzoo, an app that aims to make business meetings more productive, was launched on Wednesday on the Apple App store. The iOS debut comes just a few months after the company secured funds through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Meetzoo was launched in early… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 5:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its latest Crowdcube round set to close in less than two weeks, Sugru has successfully secured £1.1 million thanks to 1465 investors. The company launched the initiative last month and is currently seeking £1.5 million. Sugru was co-founded by CEO Jane ni Dhulchaointigh. The… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 2:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform RealtyShares announced on Tuesday its network of accredited investors has collectively funded a $3 million investment for the acquisition of Clarendon Park Apartments, a 138-unit multifamily property located in Phoenix, Arizona. The property is located in midtown, which is between the city’s two largest… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 1:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over a year after securing nearly €200,000 through its first Invesdor campaign, Finland-based Ägräs Distillery has returned to the equity crowdfunding platform and is seeking up to €350,000 (minimum of €100,000) for growth and expansion. The distillery, which was founded in mid-2015,… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 10:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based fine art investment platform, Maecenas, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, seeking 400,000 as it prepares for expansion. The platform describes itself as a marketplace that brings together fine art collectors who are seeking to raise funds and investors looking for exposure… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 9:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Just a couple weeks after announcing plans to raise funds on Crowdcube, UK-based Derby Brewing Co. officially launched its campaign on the equity crowdfunding platform. The brewery is currently seeking £500,00 as it prepares to expand and open new venues. As previously reported, Derby… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 6:38 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Following the devastating murder of 74-year-old Robert Godwin in Cleveland, Ohio, the city’s police chief Calvin Williams warned those wanting to donate funds to the family through the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe to be careful when it comes to scams.  The platform reached out to confirm which… Read More

April 17, 2017 @ 10:49 pm By Jonathan Nieh  |  

  China Rapid Finance, a peer-to-peer (P2P) lender based in Shanghai, China, announced that it has set the terms for its upcoming US IPO. The company plans to raise $105 million through the offering of 10 million shares priced between $9.50 to $11.50 a share. At… Read More

April 17, 2017 @ 5:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after successfully securing its initial £1.1 million Seedrs funding target, London-based premium pay-as-you-go fitness studio Core Collection has surpassed £2 million thanks to nearly 200 investors. The studio stated it is seeking to set a new standard in boutique fitness: “We… Read More

April 17, 2017 @ 3:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the devastating murder of 74-year-old Robert Godwin in Cleveland, Ohio, the city’s police chief Calvin Williams warned those wanting to donate funds to the family through crowdfunding platform GoFundMe must be careful when it comes to scams. On Sunday, Godwin was allegedly shot to death… Read More

April 17, 2017 @ 1:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Kickstarter announced an ongoing collaboration with New Museum, which is located in New York City. The crowdfunding platform stated: “Today, we’re pleased to announce an ongoing collaboration with the New Museum in New York City, showcasing an array of inventive projects that got started… Read More