Offerings

June 3, 2015 @ 3:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Kicking off its annual Geeks Doing Good crowdfunding efforts, Worldbuilders recently launched the 8-day campaign on Indiegogo to raise $35,000 for Heifer International, an organization that is seeking to put an end to poverty and hunger throughout the world. Worldbuilders, charity founded by author Pat Rothfuss, was… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 1:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Little Fiction | Big Truths, an online publisher of short fiction and narrative non-fiction, announced the launch of a Collection on Inkshares, a start-up crowdfunded book publisher, to publish their forthcoming anthologies: Nomfiction, a non-fiction anthology about food, and a music anthology, featuring both fiction… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 1:11 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Cityvarasto, the largest self storage company in Finland, aims to broaden its shareholder base for future listing on the Nasdaq First North. The company launched its Invesdor equity crowdfunding campaign goal to raise what now seems to be a modest 100,000 – 300,000 € goal for 0.41 – 1.21 % equity… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Doppler Labs unveiled the Here Active Listening System, which was self-dubbed as the first in-ear system designed to let you instantly control and personalize your live audio environment. Here consists of two wireless, in-ear buds and a connected smartphone app that give you control of any… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 11:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, California-based startup Artkick launched a Kickstarter an Internet-connected high definition display that redefines the digital photo frame, LOOK. The LOOK supposedly builds on and improves the once-cumbersome digital photo frame with an easy-to-use, pixilation-free, large HD screen. It connects friends, family and interests by automatically displaying pictures… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 10:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Australian health technology company, Global Kinetics Corporation, has successfully raised AUD$14.8 million to rapidly progress the company’s global commercialization strategy for its lead Personal KinetiGraph (PKG) mobile health technology. Foundation investor Brandon Capital Partners has contributed further capital in the funding round. New investors include institutional investment… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 9:48 am By Erin Hobey  |  

In April, Invesdor, an investment crowdfunding platform based in Helsinki, claimed the first EU license MiFID licence by financial authorities, to expand debt and equity crowdfunding services across all 31 EU and EEA countries. This level of operational license is part of the European Commission’s drive to harmonize financial regulations… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 8:42 am By Erin Hobey  |  

  Real estate crowdfunding portal iFunding  raised $2M in capital on its equity crowdfunding round on Crowdfunder.  Pre-money valuation stands at $20 million. iFunding will use the additional capital to expand operations, boost technology and grow sales.  The company generated nearly $1M in commitments in just 48 hours according… Read More

June 3, 2015 @ 8:32 am By JD Alois  |  

  Sugru may not be the sexiest of products but it has been popular with investors. The “first” mouldable glue company surged past £1 million in equity crowdfunding on Crowdcube in just 4 days.  Investors topped 1500, each contributing from £10 to £40,000. The offer… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 10:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

In an attempt to gain full access in the top-secret Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, the documentation leaking website, WikiLeaks, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on its own platform to raise $100,000 reward for the remaining chapters of the TPP. The TPP is a “proposed regional regulatory and investment treaty”…. Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 4:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Renaissance Brew, the Marlborough-based craft brewery that made headlines last year as the company to launch the first ever crowdfunding offer in New Zealand, announced it is planning a second round of funding to expand its export market. As previously reported, Renaissance Brew launched a campaign on equity crowdfunding… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 11:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hoovy, a drone advertising company, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $50,000 for its new device, the Advatar, a new type of drone aimed for advertising. The Advatar is described as a wind resistant, GPS equipped octocopter that can fly banners in… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 10:05 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

EasyAsk Technologies has launched an Crowdfunder campaign to dramatically increase its reach to retailers who need a stronger solution in the mobile commerce (mCommerce) space. EasyAsk’s technology is in lockstep with the current trend toward mCommerce. EasyAsk is reportedly known for its advanced, intuitive search,… Read More

June 2, 2015 @ 9:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

A Hawkes Bay-based company with reportedly new technology to treat wastewater has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on PledgeMe so it can help clean up New Zealand’s environment. Liquid Waste Treatment Systems (LWTS) has developed new technology using aerobic granular sludge to treat wastewater. LWTS spokesperson Tony Hocking… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 4:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bill Nye’s new project continues to draw eyes! Last month, the famous science educator and The Planetary Society took to Kickstarter with a mission to raise only $200,000 for his solar sailing spacecraft, LightSail. Now with nearly three weeks until its campaign comes to an end, nearly 16,000… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 3:27 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, the creators behind new military film Range 15 took to crowdfunding giant Indiegogo with a mission to raise $325,000 for the upcoming picture’s production costs. Within three weeks, the initiative has secured its initial goal and is currently sitting at $310,000 thanks to over 4,200. Range 15 is… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 1:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to expand its managing visual content platform, London-based Big Sofa has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with a mission to raise £700,000 for 10% of equity. Big Sofa is notably an innovative technology company that helps organizations make more meaning from digital content, including… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 11:45 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Canary, the company redefining the home security industry with an all-in-one security product, today announced the completion of $30M in Series B funding to further their mission of empowering people everywhere to connect with and protect their homes, families, and communities. The round was led… Read More

June 1, 2015 @ 8:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Pirate3D announced a relationship with Digital3D, an Australian company based out of New South Wales that specializes in Digital Design products. Digital3D is now authorized as an Oceania distribution partner for Pirate3D, bringing Pirate3D products including the Buccaneer and the Pirate3D Printing Ecosystem, to resellers throughout… Read More

May 30, 2015 @ 5:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

If Alex Winter’s name does not ring a bell, but his picture looks familiar, you are probably not alone. Winter has been fortunate enough to play a leading role in two cult classic films including Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure with Keanu Reeves and Lost… Read More