Offerings

July 22, 2016 @ 2:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, American rock band Buckcherry launched a new PledgeMusic campaign to raise funds so that they may re-release their hit platinum album 15 on its tenth anniversary. The album features some of the band’s biggest hits, including Crazy B*tch and Sorry.  The group, which consists of current bandmates Josh Todd,… Read More

July 22, 2016 @ 1:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Despite Nintendo issuing a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) again Bitmap Books over its Kickstarter-funding NES Famicom Book, the initiative was able to relaunch and successfully secured over $265,000 USD. Earlier this month, the gaming giant announced the DMCA notice, which stated the copyrighted materials in… Read More

July 22, 2016 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, California startup Andromium launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise $50,000 for The Superbook, which turns Android smartphones into laptops. The device is described as a smart laptop shell that consists of an 11.6″ HD screen, keyboard, and multi-touch trackpad. It offers over 8… Read More

July 22, 2016 @ 12:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

NextGen Crowdfunding will be holding its next “Ignition” event next week (July 27) featuring several interesting companies using crowdfunding to raise capital.  NextGen pioneered its Ignition format at SXSW this past year.  Presenters will be raising capital under either Reg CF or Reg A+ (Title… Read More

July 22, 2016 @ 10:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

WebStart Bristol has returned to Seedrs with a mission to raise £50,000. The internet incubator opened in January 2014 following its first campaign on the equity crowdfunding platform in 2013. The incubator revealed that after its first two successful Seedrs initiatives, the first cohort of ten companies… Read More

July 22, 2016 @ 9:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With Pokemon Go continuing to be a huge success in the app world, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo revealed five crowdfunded projects for those aspiring Pokemon trainers looking to catch em’ all. The funding portal shared: “Have you found yourself crawling under small spaces, running down… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 4:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunder UK alum Wildcraft Brewery was selected as Instantprint’s July Instant Love winner. Last month, the crowdfunding platform announced it teamed up with InstantPrint to provide projects with some “Instant Love” each month. The duo is set to provide campaigns with a free poster design… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 3:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Success! The Apprentice runner-up Vana Koutsomitis’ dating app, DatePlay, has surpassed its initial £120,000 funding goal and has raised over £146,000 from nearly 100 investors on Seedrs. DatePlay is described as an app that combines dating and games. It uses fun, easy-to-play games to learn more about… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 3:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

California startup Peak Design returned to crowdfunding platform Kickstarter earlier this month to raise $500,000 for four new bags of its Everyday line. Within 24 hours, the company’s initiative not only surpassed its initial goal but also went on to captured over $1 million. It is… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 1:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With seven days until System Shock Kickstarter closes, Nightdive Studios announced the remake is on track for PlayStation 4 (PS4) video game console release. As previously reported, The studio took to the crowdfunding giant to raise funds for the video game and surpassed $450,000 in less than 24 hours. The… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 12:18 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London bakery, Genuine Cakes (also known as GC) has recently launched an AngelsDen campaign to raise £250,000 as it prepared to expand into the central part of the city. The company, which is owned by cake designer Marie Sinclair and business partner Sach Singh, provides… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 11:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With nearly a month until De La Soul releases their highly anticipated Kickstarter album, And The Anonymous Nobody, the group has unveiled a new single track called Royalty Capes.  Back in 2015, the hip-hop group, which consists of Vincent Mason, David Jude Jolicoeur, and Kelvin “Posdnous” Mercer, took… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

One week after launching its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs, London-based healthy meal delivery service, Mindful Chef, has successfully secured its initial  £400,000 funding goal. As previously reported, Mindful Chef is described as a young company that makes healthy eating easy by delivering all the good-for-you ingredients to create… Read More

July 21, 2016 @ 9:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform RealtyShares announced on Thursday investors on its website have raised a total of $2.6 million for Parkside Townhomes, a 144-unit multifamily complex in Arlington, Texas. It was revealed a 98 accredited investors participated in the equity offering, averaging more than $25,000 per investment…. Read More

July 20, 2016 @ 3:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

Reg CF, created under Title III of the JOBS Act, became actionable on May 16, 2016. Since that time, over 50 companies have signed up to raise capital under the crowdfunding exemption.  Today we have the first issuer to close having achieved its funding goal…. Read More

July 20, 2016 @ 3:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, creators of the social platform, Spontly, took to equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs to raise £200,000. Within a matter of days, the initiative successfully secured over £170,000 from nearly 80 investors. Spontly is described as a platform for building social apps for existing community…. Read More

July 20, 2016 @ 2:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

Paul Elio presented at the SEC ACSEC meeting yesterday (July 19th), and as part of his presentation regarding his experience with raising capital online via Reg A+, Elio stated that his company, Elio Motors (OTCQX:ELIO), is about a year away from production. The entire video should… Read More

July 20, 2016 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise funds to refurbish a city bus that will transport Bay Area youths to academic workshops that are provided by non-profit organization, Fam 1st Family.   Fam… Read More

July 20, 2016 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday,  GoFundMe dubbed decathlete Jeremy Taiwo the winner of its global Olympic athlete competition. This event was announced last month as a way to help athletes achieve their Olympic dreams. The crowdfunding portal revealed the Olympian who secures the most funds in a campaign between… Read More

July 20, 2016 @ 9:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Burlington Stores announced it has secured over $850,000 through its DonorsChoose education campaign, which was announced in May. This is the second time the retail store has teamed up with the crowdfunding platform to help classrooms nationwide. Last year, Burlington funded 120 school projects, filtering… Read More