Offerings

February 8, 2017 @ 4:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With Chelsea Manning set to be released from prison later this spring, supporters of the whistleblower have launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe to raise $100,000. The initiative’s launch comes less than a month after President Obama commuted all but four months of Manning’s prison sentence. Manning… Read More

February 8, 2017 @ 3:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bionics company that creates custom 3D printed gear, Wiivv, announced on Wednesday it not only raised $4 million in Series A funding, it also acquired eSoles, a custom insoles manufacturer. This news comes just one year after securing $235,054 from 2,765 backers through Kickstarter for its 3D printed insoles, BASE. According… Read More

February 8, 2017 @ 12:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Shark Tank alum and developer of products inspired by adventure, PolarPro, launched its third crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The California startup is seeking $55,000 for its battery-integrated wireless headphone carrying case, WAVe.  WAVe is described as a charge-and-travel storage that keeps user’s wireless headphones protected… Read More

February 8, 2017 @ 10:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one year after successfully securing nearly £2 million from over 600 investors through its first equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, Dragons Den alum GripIt made its return to the funding portal earlier this week and is seeking £1.5 million. GripIt describes itself as the… Read More

February 8, 2017 @ 9:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fantasy football social gaming website and app, Premier Punt, has completed its equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs. The website successfully secured its initial £200,000 funding target and finished the round with nearly £225,000. Premier Punt was founded in 2013 and describes itself as a Daily Fantasy Sports… Read More

February 8, 2017 @ 8:50 am By JD Alois  |  

iConsumer is eBates meets Wall Street: “Ownership is the Ultimate Loyalty Program” iConsumer has announced its first successful closing of its mini-IPO offering launched in December 2016. iConsumer says that it has issued preferred stock to 1,650 customers and that 10,000 additional customers are in the… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 10:19 pm By Jessica Pham  |  

Rabble is launching its first project within Q1 — a $535,000 fundraise for Century Partners, which seeks to revitalize housing and communities in Detroit, Michigan.  The funds that Century Partners raises will be used to purchase and renovate abandoned homes in efforts to bring new life… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 1:22 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to give back to fans wanting to attend his concerts, musician Ed Sheeran announced it is partnering with Seedrs alum, Twickets, for his upcoming April and May shows to stop online touts from selling tickets for up to £1,000 each. A representative of the… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 12:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Shark Tank alum, LuminAID announced on Tuesday the launch of its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Chicago-based startup is seeking $15,000 for its solar inflatable lantern, PackLite Max Phone Charger, which allows users to charge their gear anywhere. According to LuminAID, the PackLite Max Phone Charger… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 11:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a month after the closing of its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, which secured more than £1 million from 360 investors, beauty shopping service MyShowcase announced it was named Crowdcube’s highest ever beauty related raise. MyShowcase now offers a range of independent UK beauty brands. Stylists give advice… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 9:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the launch of its fourth equity crowdfunding campaign launch on Crowdcube, London-based rice brand, Cauli Rice (also known as Fullgreen Ltd.) announced it is set to be listed in 250 Jumbo Supermarkets. Cauli Rice is described as a low calorie and low GI rice replacement, with 80%… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 6:21 am By Erin Hobey  |  

LOVE Turntable Inc.’s Kickstarter campaign is still going strong with the help of 1026 backers and counting, having raised over $346,870 since launching late last week.   The startup surpassed its goal within hours of launching its Kickstarter campaign which brings its smartphone-controlled turntable to market. Funding from the campaign will aid in… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 6:01 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Anova Applied Electronics, Inc. announced its entering into an agreement to be acquired by global appliance company Electrolux (ELUX-B) for $115 million in cash up front and an additional $135 million, subject to adjustments and the achievement of certain financial objectives. “Our vision has always been… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 2:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its Crowdcube campaign set to close on Wednesday (February 8th), London-based Rejuvenation Water is nearing its £150,000 funding target thanks to more than 190 investors. As previously reported, Rejuvenation Water brands itself as “the World’s first Amino Acid enriched spring water, designed to deal with the rigours… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 1:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder UK announced on Monday it has teamed up with the Birmingham City Council to launch Crowdfund Birmingham. According to Crowdfunder UK, the Birmingham City Council has set aside £470,000 from its Community Innovation Fund to provide match funding to pledge on projects that will benefit… Read More

February 6, 2017 @ 10:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following her interview with “Dear Black Girls” organizers, Cassandra Pryor and Melody Smalls, talk show hostess Ellen DeGeneres launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe to raise $25,000 for the program. “Dear Black Girls” is described as an organization on a mission to inspire, encourage, and… Read More

February 4, 2017 @ 1:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

In a solid indication of confidence of the young real estate crowdfunding platform, Fundrise has received solid investor interest in its self-crowdfunding IPO under Reg A+. Demand was sufficient to compel management to increase the maximum funding round from 2 million shares to 3 million… Read More

February 4, 2017 @ 9:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign set to close on Seedrs in a couple of weeks, Portugal-based winetech company, Wine With Spirit, is nearing its £400,000 funding target. As previously reported, Wine With Spirit is on a mission to bring to the market delicious, creative, and exclusive wines that… Read More

February 4, 2017 @ 9:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a week after a fire destroyed the Islamic center located in Victoria, Texas, supporters of the place of worship have raised more than $1.1 million through crowdfunding platform, GoFundMe. As previously reported, the devastating event took place in the early hours of last… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 3:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based mobile device brand Victor Mobility is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube  with nearly £730,000 in funds from more than 575 investors. This news comes just days after the company secured its initial £600,000 funding target. As previously reported, Victor Mobility is backed by… Read More