Offerings

October 20, 2015 @ 12:47 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Citing the German proverb „Besser auf neuen Wegen etwas stolpern, als in alten Pfaden auf der Stelle zu treten,“ Innovestment has decided to introduce some key changes to its platform.  With a more streamlined corporate philosophy, a new SPV option, a newly standardized investment process and a relaunched… Read More

October 20, 2015 @ 12:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  Ready to create a safer world for women everywhere, Philadelphia tech startup Roar for Good has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise funds for its new smart safety jewelry known as “Athena.” Athena is described as a simple device with a big mission… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 3:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Despite the recent suspension on Kickstarter, it seems that some Indiegogo backers still believe in the laser razor, Skarp. According to its original description, Skarp uses lasers to clip the unwanted hair. The creators (Skarp Technologies) promise an irritation free and incredibly close shave.  All with a… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 1:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vulpine, a UK-based cycling clothing brand, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a mission to raise £500,000 for product and international expansion. The company, which was started in 2012 by cyclist Nick Hussey, is hoping to change the way cycling clothing is made:… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 1:08 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Singer/songwriter/performer/philanthropist will.i.am is participating in a new crowdfunding project on RocketHub through his i.am.angel Foundation that seeks to raise $100,000 for a robotics program inEast Los Angeles. The goal of the campaign is to raise enough money to send high school students from Boyle Heights, will.i.am’s… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 11:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, UK-based digital bank, Ffrees, announced that it has appointed former London Capital Group CEO, Kevin Ashby, as a non-executive chairman. According to Finance Magnates, Ffrees, since launching in 2013 by founder and CEO, Alex Letts, has grown to achieve £1 million in revenues with… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 10:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than two weeks until its Crowdcube initiative comes to an end, UK-based craft brewery, BrewDog, has successfully secured over £2.6M thanks to nearly 1,500 investors.  Originally started out in the back of a van by two guys and dog, BrewDog is now recognized globally… Read More

October 19, 2015 @ 6:28 am By JD Alois  |  

New Zealand based Snowball Effect has provided an update on the companies that have successfully raised capital on its investment crowdfunding platform. Snowball Effect was the first platform to receive a license by the FMA a little over one year ago.  Since that time Snowball… Read More

October 17, 2015 @ 10:35 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With just six more days until its Kickstarter campaign comes to an end, New York startup Knix Wear has successfully captured over $700,000 for its 8-in-1 Evolution Bra. As previously reported, Knix Wear’s Evolution Bra is described as the “most” comfortable, versatile, and technologically advanced undergarment. It has patented wire-free… Read More

October 16, 2015 @ 4:58 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Playrcart, a v-commerce business enabling checkout and payment to take place within its video player, recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £350,000 for the development of its mobile video app. Playrcart previously raised funds on Crowdcube and was even named the platform’s People’s Choice… Read More

October 16, 2015 @ 4:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dodd’s Gin Limited, a brand that was created by The London Distillery, recently announced the launch of its self-running investment campaign and pop-up investment shop to continue its expansion. Dodd’s Gin is produced in small batches of spirits using organic botanicals. It is a tribute to Ralph Dodd,… Read More

October 16, 2015 @ 2:14 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hoping to continue the expansion of its company, Dutch crowdfunding platform, Lendahand, recently launched a second campaign on Symbid. Lendahand, which was founded by Peter Heijen, Koen The, and Peter Stolze, provides funds to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in emerging economies. These include countries such… Read More

October 16, 2015 @ 1:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday crowdfunding platform,  RocketHub, announced that one of its projects, Lunar Lion Moon Mission, has successfully hit a funding milestone. Penn State’s Lunar Lion is led by director of Space Systems Initiatives at Penn State’s Applied Research Laboratory, Michael Paul. The project’s team is the… Read More

October 16, 2015 @ 11:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, San Diego entrepreneur Angelia Trinidad launched a fourth crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for her widely popular product, Passion Planner. The Passion Planner is described as a paper planner that is designed with your passions and personal goals in mind. It is noted to seamlessly balance… Read More

October 16, 2015 @ 10:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, real estate crowdfunding investment platform EarlyShares launched a new offering from Investco, a Pennsylvania-based real estate investment firm. The Philadelphaia Multifamily Fund II, which features an 8 percent preferred return paid quarterly, gives accredited investors the opportunity to purchase equity shares of a… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 4:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to offer up crowdfunding advice, eMOOV’s founder and CEO Russell Quirk penned a guest piece for Tech City News about how to successfully use the funding method. Named a ‘Disruptor of the Year’ by the FT, eMoov is an online estate agent platform backed by James… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 3:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Travel-Light LTD, an Israel-based travel and mobility company, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for its new carry-on suitcase, G-RO. G-RO is described as a unique luggage system that is on a mission to evolved from the shifts and changes in travelers’… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 2:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Giving backers a closer look at Indiegogo Alum Flow Hive’s honey progress, creator Cedar Anderson offered up a virtual tour. Flow Hive was created by father-son duo Australian natives, Cedar and Stuart Anderson, and is considered a “revolutionary” beehive invention that allows its users to harvest… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 2:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Offering up an update to its backers, creators of the Kickstarter nano drone Zano, Torquing Group, announced details about shipping and schedules. While explaining how the process is going, Torquing Group’s Director Marketing and Business Development, Reece Crowther, stated: “Our EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Service) has… Read More

October 15, 2015 @ 12:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hoping to put an end to mortality rate for Melanoma, Skin Analytics has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise £450,000 for its new early cancer detection device. The company shared: “Every 4 minutes someone is diagnosed with Melanoma. Every 10 minutes someone dies… Read More