September 15, 2017 @ 7:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Blockchain platform Humaniq announced earlier this week the next phase in its expansion as it launches the Ghana Use Case. The company’s key goal is to bring onboard two thousand users. According to Humaniq, the Ghana launch news comes as phase 1 of a pilot… Read More

September 6, 2017 @ 11:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Bellhop, an App that is in development is raising money on Republic. The company is seeking a minimum raise of $50,000 in a Crowd Safe with a 20% discount at a valuation of $5 million. So what does Bellhop do that may merit interest? Bellhop… Read More

August 30, 2017 @ 9:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Alternative investment information and technology provider Fundbase announced on Wednesday it is launching a new mobile app for alternative investments. The fintech company described Fundbase Mobile as an innovative product, designed to allow qualified investors to identify top manager talent anywhere. Pascal Rode, CEO at Fundbase, stated: “It’s a… Read More

August 8, 2017 @ 4:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Arbit, a marketing, photo, and video mobile app, is now seeking expansion funds through Indiegogo and MicoVentures’ equity crowdfunding platform. Arbit describes itself as an app that combines social engagement with “powerful” analytics layer. It gives athletes, celebrities, and brands answers to any questions they may… Read More

August 2, 2017 @ 3:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, equity crowdfunding platform Crowdcube announced in July it released an update to the iOS app that allows users to create investor discussions, view updates, and interact with other Crowdcube users through commenting. The funding portal revealed its team has been working to improve… Read More

July 26, 2017 @ 10:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Betterment, an online financial advisor, has introduced a new messaging feature designed to give users the best of both worlds. The Robo-Advisor will now offer access to financial advice from experts via there App. So users may ask questions wherever and whenever they want. This… Read More

July 25, 2017 @ 2:10 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA) announced it has teamed up with Insure Apps to launch a new insurtech app, called Claims Made Easy, that may reduce the average claims reporting of 23 days by up to 90%. According to BIBA, the app significantly… Read More

July 25, 2017 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Varo Money has applied for a national bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for federal deposit insurance. This is the next step in creating a digital only challenger bank (Varo Bank) that… Read More

July 20, 2017 @ 10:35 am By JD Alois  |  

AutoGravity says it has now surpassed 500,000 in just one year. AutoGravity is an App-based online lender targeting the auto financing space. Pick the car and request a loan all on your smartphone. It’s that simple. AutoGravity has benefited from a growing number of high… Read More

July 19, 2017 @ 8:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Humaniq announced on Tuesday the launch of its Blockchain-powered financial inclusion app while starting its first global meetup at the Rise London, a fintech accelerator powered by Barclays. This launch comes just two months after the blockchain platform’s social impact ICO. According to Humaniq, the app will give… Read More

July 15, 2017 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Fluid, a Fintech and Adtech startup has expanded its service to US students into 32 different states. The App based lender is available on iTunes allowing up to $500 in credit without any additional interest payments.  The description on iTunes explains it is exclusively designed… Read More

July 6, 2017 @ 6:00 am By JD Alois  |  

VW Credit, Inc. (VCI) has committed to make an equity investment in AutoGravity, pending customary regulatory approvals. The exact amount and structure of the investment was not revealed initially by either firm. AutoGravity is a Fintech firm that powers an App driven auto loan financing… Read More

July 3, 2017 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Curve, a London-based fintech company that’s software allows customers to link their bank cards to one Mastercard, has rolled out a new feature for its smartphone that will allow users to “go back in time” on their purchases. According to the company, the feature allows… Read More

June 15, 2017 @ 3:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Automobile fintech firm AutoGravity has teamed up with Fletcher Jones Auto Group to launch real-time investors smartphone app, Fletcher Jones Drive (FJ Drive). Users of the new app will be able to access a large selection of Mercedes-Benz along with an auto financing application, and Mercedes-Benz… Read More

May 14, 2017 @ 5:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this month I was running CNBC in the background and a commercial came up that caused me to pause. On the screen was a besuited old white male pitching the next great investment. Coming off a bit like a used-car salesman, I learned later… Read More

May 3, 2017 @ 1:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

London-based startup Skwibble has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor seeking to raise a minimum of £100,000 for its new app that allows parents to record their children’s stories, celebrations, and milestones safely and securely. According to the company, its self-titled app went live in the app… Read More

April 27, 2017 @ 11:44 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a little over six months after launching its iOS app, UK-based equity crowdfunding platform, Crowdcube, announced the debut of the app’s v2.0. This new version will allow investors to invest not only through their iPhones but also through their iPads as well. While sharing… Read More

April 19, 2017 @ 7:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Meetzoo, an app that aims to make business meetings more productive, was launched on Wednesday on the Apple App store. The iOS debut comes just a few months after the company secured funds through its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. Meetzoo was launched in early… Read More

April 14, 2017 @ 10:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nutrition app developer Nutrifix is set to complete its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with more than £200,000 in funds from over 380 investors. The initiative was launched last month and was seeking £150,000. Nutrifix, which was founded by qualified personal training and former semi-professional rugby player, Joel… Read More

April 13, 2017 @ 2:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

LendingClub (NYSE:LC) has not only provided a new option to gain access to credit for both consumers and small business but it has helped to create a new asset class by allowing smaller investors an option to invest in small loans. Today a majority of… Read More