Offerings

April 26, 2016 @ 10:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Great art isn’t made by committee–it’s made by empowering great artists (and then getting out of their way!). Legion M is looking to a wider audience of committed fans and investors to finance their vision of a new century media entertainment company. Launched this past… Read More

April 26, 2016 @ 9:54 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Touchjet, a company that creates interactive Android touch technology on a large and portable scale, has been announced as a Gold Edison Award winner. The Edison Awards is notably inspired by Thomas Edison’s persistence and inventiveness, honors the most innovative, creative and ingenious products and business… Read More

April 25, 2016 @ 4:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Offering up his other insights on Pavegen’s highly successful Crowdcube initiative, founder Laurence Kemball-Cook shared details about the campaign with the equity crowdfunding platform. Last summer, Pavegen secured over £2 million during the equity crowdfunding round. The company’s technology converts footsteps into electricity, making it possible to power services in high-footfall… Read More

April 25, 2016 @ 3:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, the AT&T announced that it has “flash funded” California earth science projects that are currently on DonorsChoose as part of AT&T Aspire’s Earth Day festivities. In total, 65 projects were fulfilled, which benefited over 11,000 6th-12th grade students with a total grant of $50,000. Ken McNeely, president… Read More

April 25, 2016 @ 12:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Kickstarter announced it has teamed up with technology giant, Kodak for a new initiative to help creators who want to shoot their projects on motion picture film stock. The crowdfunding platform revealed that this partnership will provide creators with discounted film stock and support… Read More

April 25, 2016 @ 9:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

goHenry, an online banking solution that helps children manage their money responsibly, launched a Crowdcube initiative over the weekend to raise £2 million as it prepares to expand its services throughout Europe. Within just 48 hours of its debut, the campaign not only secured its initial… Read More

April 23, 2016 @ 12:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coolest Cooler founder and creator Ryan Grepper recently offered an alternative to backers who have yet to receive their Kickstarter reward.  While having delivered over 20,000 coolers to backers, more than 30,000 remain in limbo as the company ran short of cash creating a critical… Read More

April 23, 2016 @ 11:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Litographs hit crowdfunding giant Kickstarter to raise funds for its scarves and t-shirt collections. The company offers up clothing and accessories that are created entirely from the text of books. While sharing details about its products, Lithographs revealed that it was started in… Read More

April 23, 2016 @ 11:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than 24 hours until its highly successful Indiegogo campaign comes to an end, upcoming film Code 8 has successfully secured nearly $1.7 million thanks to over 19,000 backers. The film, which was introduced to the global crowdfunding portal by Arrow stars Robbie and Stephen Amell, takes place in a… Read More

April 23, 2016 @ 11:14 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the premiere of Miles Ahead in New York City and Los Angeles, actor and director Don Cheadle chatted with Vice about the Indiegogo project’s creation and his appreciation for the musician Miles Davis. Academy-Award nominated actor launched a campaign on the global crowdfunding platform for the… Read More

April 22, 2016 @ 5:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Flexiroof, a Taranaki-based outdoor shelter maker, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe to raise a minimum of $165,000 as the company begins its global expansion. The company, which was founded in 2013, has been developing shelters for patios and outdoor areas: “We shelter naked… Read More

April 22, 2016 @ 12:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Chapel Down Plc (ISDX: CDGP) announced its 2015 financial results. As Crowdfund Insider reported in 2014, Chapel Down became the first publicly traded company to raise capital via an equity crowdfunding platform using Seedrs.  The capital provided from crowdfunding was used to build a new… Read More

April 22, 2016 @ 11:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, crowdfunded brewery, BrewDog, announced it was closing its latest funding round, Equity for Punks IV. The company declared the campaign to be “the biggest ever equity crowdfunding offer” due to the fact that it successfully secured £19 million. The BrewDog crew shared: “In October 2009,… Read More

April 22, 2016 @ 10:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg, the filmmakers behind the upcoming Bill Nye Film, announced on Friday that they will be taking over the Tribeca Film Festival movie theater to show an extended trailer of the documentary on Saturday evening at 7 p.m. The project surfaced on the… Read More

April 22, 2016 @ 10:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, GE’s FirstBuild announced the winning design of the Pique Coffee Brewer through its Cold Brew Challenge. The company revealed that nearly 50 entries were submitted for product. Last year, the company launched two successful campaigns for the Opal Nugget Ice Maker and Paragon Induction Cooktop on Indiegogo and successfully… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 3:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Poppy & Zach, a lifestyle store that is dedicated to babies and children, has recently debuted its equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company is looking to secure £75,000 as it begins operation expansion. The shop, which is the latest venture of entrepreneur and former managing… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 12:57 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With just months until Kickstarter backers begin to receive their highly-anticipated G-Ro, the crew behind the highly anticipated luggage has unveiled pictures and videos of the wheels being tested out. G-RO is described as a unique luggage system that is on a mission to evolved… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 12:33 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Fitness App Mammoth Hunters second crowdfunding raise in eight months on  Crowdcube Spain has proven successful, having overfunded with nine days remaining on its campaign.  The customized training and nutrition app motivates users to change their habits and live a healthier life, offers services comparable to a personal nutritionist… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 11:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Billy Frank, a London-based artisan jerky brand, has successfully secured £145,000 funding goal during its initiative’s final days on Crowdcube. The company, which Mail on Sunday Magazine named “The Aston Martin of Jerky,” is low in carbohydrates and is made by only British meats (native brand, grass fed). It also… Read More

April 21, 2016 @ 10:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, beauty website, BeautyKind, announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved of its Regulation A+ initial public offering (IPO). This offer is being conducted by WR Hambrecht + Co, which acts as the sole underwriter. The company is currently seeking a minimum of… Read More