Tagged: asia

September 18, 2014 @ 11:07 pm By Getty Goh  |  

Crowdfunding is a burgeoning field in many parts of Asia. In comparison, crowdfunding in places like the United States has been around for a longer time. While the United States relaxed regulations on investment-based crowdfunding in 2012 (via the JOBS Act), rewards- based sites like… Read More

September 16, 2014 @ 2:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

Jason Best, a principle at Crowdfund Capital Advisors and a recognized leader in the investment crowdfunding industry, hopped on the phone the other day to chat with the folks at CNBC to talk Asia and equity crowdfunding.  Jason noted that Asia has quickly changed from… Read More

September 15, 2014 @ 2:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last year, Pirate3D Inc. launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its new 3D printer, the Buccaneer. The project was a huge success easily besting its initial goal of $100,000 and closing at $1,438,765 – all thanks to 3,520 backers. The Buccaneer 3D was anointed the… Read More

September 10, 2014 @ 5:21 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Recently, Japan-based bitcoin market, bitFlyer, launched a new bit coin crowdfunding platform called fundFlyer. According to Coindesk, fundFlyer is similar to other crowdfunding platform but it is taking a significant steps to mainstream bitcoin use in Japan.  One of the fundFlyer’s first projects is from… Read More

September 8, 2014 @ 8:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Having opened an office in Singapore last year,  Sweden based crowdfunding platform FundedByMe has revealed an investment by Singapore based investment group Link2Ventures for an undisclosed amount.  The additional funding is expected to be used to boost further growth in the Asia Pacific region.  FundedByMe will be… Read More

August 19, 2014 @ 9:24 pm By Johnathan Leow  |  

If there’s one big lesson about crowdfunding I’ve learnt in the past 8 months, it is that pre-launch marketing can make or break your campaign. I’ve gone from knowing next to nothing about crowdfunding, to running a successful Indiegogo campaign at a previous startu  p… Read More

August 17, 2014 @ 8:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

The very first crowdfunding conference in Asia took place earlier this month.  A diverse and impressive group of regulators, high ranking politicians, portal operators and entrepreneurs gathered to discuss the benefits of crowdfunding in Asia.  Over 300 individuals attended the two day “Crowdfunding Asia 2014”… Read More

August 6, 2014 @ 6:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Singapore based CoAssets, a real estate crowdfunding platform that targets South East Asia, has stated they have crossed the S$1 million mark in their first year of operation.  CoAssets was launched in July of 2013.  The platform is supported by the Interactive Digital Media Programme… Read More

July 22, 2014 @ 8:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding platform CoAssets, has shared some details on their recently held crowdfunding event, Expo for Property Investing and Crowdfunding (EPIC) 2014.  This marks the first successful large scale crowdfunding conference in Asia – a gathering that targeted the booming real estate industry. According to a… Read More

June 24, 2014 @ 7:43 am By JD Alois  |  

South East Asia’s first real estate crowdfunding site CoAssets has announced another successful real estate crowdfunding deal. Polaris Pte Ltd, a Singapore based opportunity listed on CoAssets, will be making an early redemption in July 2014 and paying crowdfunders the principal as well as proceeds… Read More

June 23, 2014 @ 4:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Expo for Property Investments & Crowdfunding (EPIC) Asia Conference will be held on the 18th and 19th of July in Singapore at the Marina Bay Financial Centre.  The conference is expected to increase understanding and appreciation for the power of crowdfunding specifically for real… Read More

June 19, 2014 @ 4:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

The purpose of this event is not only to promote greater awareness on real estate crowd funding in Asia, it also aims to bring greater transparency to the regional real estate markets. This is done through the series of talks and programs that are organised… Read More

June 13, 2014 @ 9:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding Asia 2014 is structured and designed by PHOENIXICT and the CROWD who share the same vision of serving the community and startups for all great reason.The believe of CROWD POWER provides the CROWD WISDOM to drive CROWD ECONOMY through the options of CROWD FUNDING to realize idea… Read More

May 31, 2014 @ 9:05 am By JD Alois  |  

At the recently held MIXii Israel Innovation Conference, that took place in Tel Aviv on May 20-22nd, government representatives from China and Hong Kong participated in the forum seeking a stronger relationship with the country. One group was championed by InvestHK, whose objective is to… Read More

May 26, 2014 @ 12:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Singapore based CoAssets, one of South East Asia’s first real estate crowdfunding sites, has announced that Bastien Jack Pte Ltd, an investment crowdfunding opportunity from the United Kingdom listed on the platform, will be making their first payout to crowdfunders in June 2014. “As real… Read More

May 16, 2014 @ 6:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

In a recent article in the South China Morning Post, shared the challenges of the BigColors equity crowdfunding platform.  BigColors was launched in November 2013 as a combined crowdfunding site with a trading feature.  Investors could actually use the site and trade shares in these… Read More

April 13, 2014 @ 8:00 am By Lionel Slusny  |  

While at Crowdsourcing week I had the unique opportunity to hear from three very different crowdfunding platforms:  Nicola Castelnuovo from Crowdonomic (Crowdfunding and Enterprise Innovation Portal), Getty Goh from CoAssets (Real Estate Crowdfunding) and Crowdtivate:  each shared their insights regarding their respective business models in Asia…. Read More

April 8, 2014 @ 8:46 am By Lionel Slusny  |  

This year Crowdsourcing Week global conference in Singapore is poised for an excellent start. This morning, people were still flocking in the 400-seats Fusionopolis theatre when the introduction started with Epi Ludvik. Over 40 presentations are planned over the week along with a full schedule… Read More

April 1, 2014 @ 4:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

With only a few days left before their 2nd annual event commences in Singapore, Crowdsourcing Week – CSW Global 2014 – is putting the finishing touches on their gathering  where crowdsourcing and the crowd economy come together.  The event will take place from April 7th… Read More

March 23, 2014 @ 12:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

CoAssets will be organizing South East Asia’s inaugural Expo for Property Investing & Crowdfunding (EPIC) this coming July.   The  2-day event aims to promote greater awareness on the potential of real estate crowdfunding in Asia as well as to connect developers and buyers seeking… Read More