Offerings

December 4, 2015 @ 2:26 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With more celebrities turning to the crowd for new projects, Indie Crowd Funder has revealed the key reasons why Hollywood stars should consider using equity-based instead of reward-based crowdfunding. The platform shared in a recent blog post: “Since the beginning of Hollywood, the access to needed… Read More

December 4, 2015 @ 12:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, video game developer Double Fine launched a crowdfunding campaign on Fig to raise $3.3 million for its new project, Psychonauts 2.  Back in 2005, Tim Schafer and his team launched the original Psychonauts. Its description reads: “The original game follows the story of a young… Read More

December 4, 2015 @ 11:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, affordable housing developer Pocket, launched its second mini bond on Crowdcube to raise £1.2 million with a fixed rate return offering of 7.5% over a four year period. Pocket aims to raise the funds as part of it helping even more middle-income Londoners… Read More

December 4, 2015 @ 11:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Great news, Amplitude Kickstarter backers! Harmonix’s highly anticipated reboot video game is set to hit PlayStation 4 consoles this upcoming January for $19.99. Amplitude is a rhythm music action game. It was first released in early 2000’s on PlayStation 2 and became one of the most popular… Read More

December 4, 2015 @ 10:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, award-winning Stourton brand, Cotswold Distillery, announced the launch of its first crowdfunding project on Crowdbnk, known as Angels’ Share, to raise a minimum of £500,500. The company, which was founded in 2013 and began operations in September 2014, produces maturing stocks of whisky at the… Read More

December 4, 2015 @ 10:01 am By Erin Hobey  |  

RGI Productions filmmaker Rodion Nahapetov, and producer, Natasha Shliapnikoff, long-time friends and colleagues of iconic writer Ray Bradbury, recently launched their Kickstarter campaign for the Dandelion Wine movie. With an ambitious goal of raising $350,000 to cover production costs, the campaign seeks to”make the movie the way Ray would have wanted… Read More

December 4, 2015 @ 9:28 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Shelbourne Falcon has posted a new offering on EarlyShares to give investors access to the renovation and conversion of a Hotel RL. In one of the most vibrant and desirable areas of Washington, D.C., the Hotel is within the Golden Triangle. Strong demographics and high barriers to entry create… Read More

December 4, 2015 @ 5:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Pod Point, a UK based charge point suppliers for electric vehicles that claims to be leading the European market, is nearing its targeted funding goal of £1.75 million. The “Electric Equity” plus “Open Charge Bond”, has offered a minimum of £250,000 in a 8% bond… Read More

December 3, 2015 @ 4:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Indiegogo unveiled a new calendar and checklist for crowdfunding campaign organizers. The global platform revealed: “Every day, the User Research and Campaign Strategist teams at Indiegogo work with real campaigners and analyze campaign strategies in order to find best practices for running a crowdfunding campaign…. Read More

December 3, 2015 @ 2:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, impact-focused equity crowdfunding platform, Malaik, launched in Africa. The new website gives investors access to the continent’s opportunities, and mediates its risks with a four step due diligence process. This combination is a fresh application of technology that can unlock massive potential in the… Read More

December 3, 2015 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wiivv Wearables Inc.,  a bionics company that creates custom, 3D printed gear, announced this week the closing of $3.5M in seed round funding. Wiivv has developed a scalable, enterprise level Adaptive Manufacturing System that features the world’s fastest product customization engine designed to produce custom… Read More

December 3, 2015 @ 10:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Zacks Group announced this week the launch of ZacksInvest.com, an equity crowdfunding platform that provides investors with access to select privately held, early and mid-stage companies seeking growth capital. This new website launches just a couple of months after the SEC approve of Title… Read More

December 3, 2015 @ 9:00 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

  “I knew it could be amazing.” Jane ní Dhulchaointigh, CEO of Sugru, one of the world’s first moldable glue brands, saw the potential in the first, we’ll say, “aromatic” blend of silicone caulk and waste wood dust she created to improve her belongings so that they worked better… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 4:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, the CrowdRise Giving Tower for #GivingTuesday raised $3.8 million for over 1,000 charities. The virtual reality Giving Tower, which kicks off the crowdfunding platform’s annual charity Holiday Challenge, grew brick by brick throughout the course of the day, powered by donations, to 4,369… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 4:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Fundrise CEO Ben Miller announced that the platform is launching its next investment opportunity for everyone in the U.S. Miller stated in an email: “We’ve already seen tremendous interest, with more than 15,000 people joining the waitlist. Good investments are inherently scarce and sourcing… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 3:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London Union, the parent company of Street Feast, has successfully raised £2.5 million on crowdfunding platform Seedrs. The funds raised will be used to build a world-class, flagship street food market in central London alongside 12 local markets across the city. Founded by Leon’s Henry… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, interior design specialists, Houseology.com announces it is seeking £1 million investment through equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs. The new funding opportunity allows the public an opportunity to share in the success of its online interior design and luxury homeware business, along with a… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 12:17 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Percolating since summer, when the Malta Business Bureau and the University of Malta signed a agreement to develop a crowdfunding platform to finance local business ideas and projects, the venture announced the launch of its first crowdfunding platform, ZAAR. Spearheaded by the Foundation for the Promotion of Entrepreneurial Initiatives, a joint venture… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 10:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, real estate crowdfunding platform CityFunders announced the debut of an investment property located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. The new property will be launched with the website’s new investment program, InvestSelect, which enables investors to choose their rate of return based on investment… Read More

December 2, 2015 @ 9:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Mexican food chain Chilango has closed its funding round on Crowdcube at £3,433,010 topping its original target of £1 million.  Chilango gained approximately 1300 new shareholders as the investors purchased an 8.72% stake in the firm.  Crowdcube states the single largest investment during the equity… Read More