Tagged: features

August 25, 2017 @ 10:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  investFeed, the next-generation social investment network that just replaced equities with blockchain based assets, announced on Friday the launch of its new currencies page. This news comes just a few weeks after investFeed completed its Token Generation Event (TGE), which totaled to 15,038 ETH,… Read More

August 9, 2017 @ 12:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Symbid announced several improvements on its equity crowdfunding platform. The update comes less than a month after the funding portal revealed in the first half of 2017 its platform accounted for 27% of all “venture capital” crowdfunding in the Netherlands. “Collectively we have provided… Read More

August 9, 2017 @ 11:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdfunding platform for music, PledgeMusic, has launched AMPLIFY, which is described as a new program that showcases up-and-coming artists.The funding portal revealed that the inaugural group of musicians each feature five distinct sounds, which represents some of the best of what makes its community special…. Read More

July 28, 2017 @ 4:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, Kickstarter announced a new update for its Android app, messaging. The crowdfunding giant’s crew revealed that they designed the layout that is similar to the way Android users are used to seeing conversations from their phones. The Kickstarter team explained: “To read and respond… Read More

July 17, 2017 @ 2:01 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after announcing it secured $66 million through its Series B funding round, digital challenger bank Revolut introduced free personal euro accounts. The company revealed this new feature enables all its customers, across 42 European countries, to open a free Euro account straight from… Read More

July 7, 2017 @ 11:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just days after launching its ICO, The Hive Project announced the round has successfully secured $1.5 million from nearly 900 participants. This news comes after the first unveiled its new cryptocurrency-based invoice financing platform. As previously reported, the company boasts itself as the first cryptocurrency… Read More

July 5, 2017 @ 1:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Hive Project announced last week the launch of its cryptocurrency-based invoice financing platform. This news comes just days before the company launched its ICO. The company boasts itself as the first cryptocurrency invoice financing platform. It notably provides new financial liquidity to small businesses… Read More

June 14, 2017 @ 4:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online loan marketplace, LendingTree, announced on Wednesday the launch of its new home valuation feature within the My LendingTree platform. LendingTree reports that the home valuation tool leverages a proprietary home valuation model that estimates home value by accessing third party data and tracking it… Read More

April 29, 2017 @ 11:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Friday, crowdfunding platform PledgeMe announced the new pricing for its CrowdfundingU program. This news comes less than two months after the funding portal revealed it was providing tiered CrowdfundingU programs for equity and lending campaigns.  CrowdfundingU offers a structured 6-week program for equity campaigners…. Read More

April 27, 2017 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced the launch of its new feature, Update Reactions. According to the portal, Update Reactions lets campaign organizers see how helpful their campaign updates are by allowing backers to interact using the reactions. This will also help organizers gather valuable feedback:… Read More

April 22, 2017 @ 10:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Kickstarter’s design and tech team announced the launch of their new Request for Projects Feature. According to the team’s lead, Julio Terra, this feature was inspired in part by Y Combinator’s request for startups. “As part of our endless quest for projects,… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 3:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global fintech firm InvestCloud announced on Tuesday the launch of its new Navy apps for pensions, endowments, and foundations (PEF). According to the company, these upgrades to Navy enable informational power for better asset allocation through robust access, control, and entry apps, offering multiple views… Read More

April 13, 2017 @ 11:15 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Online lender SoFi recently announced the launch of its new two-step verification feature that will offer users the next level of account protection. The company revealed that two-factor authentication (or 2FA) would provide an additional layer of security to help protect accounts from unauthorized access. While sharing… Read More

April 6, 2017 @ 11:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Fundraising platform for nonprofits, MobileCause, announced on Wednesday enhancements and features launched with its first quarter 2017 product release, which are designed to help users raise more funds and simplifies fundraising processes for nonprofits. While sharing details about the features and enhancements, Sean MacNeill, MobileCause… Read More

April 4, 2017 @ 3:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Kickstarter announced the launch of Guest Pledging. This new feature will be offered to those who choose not to create an account with the funding portal and will contribute to projects as a Guest. While sharing details about Guest Pledging, Kickstarter stated: “One… Read More

March 30, 2017 @ 1:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Social media giant Facebook announced on Thursday it is launching a new fundraising feature that will allow users to raise funds for six types of spending, which are education, medical, pet medical, crisis relief, personal emergency, and funeral and loss. The Facebook team revealed: “Personal fundraisers… Read More

March 21, 2017 @ 1:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Kickstarter announced it was welcoming e-commerce platform Shopify to its resources page. According to the crowdfunding giant, Shopify is now offering campaign creators a 45-day free trial. The Kickstarter team stated: “We are excited to work with Shopify because when paired with themes… Read More

January 6, 2017 @ 4:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Indiegogo success TrackR announced it formed a partnership with family safety assistant app, GeoZilla for a family radar feature. The companies revealed consumers simply connect its products to GeoZilla and add family items such as car keys, pets, remotes, and backpacks on its family… Read More

December 5, 2016 @ 11:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Retailer loyalty App Loyalzoo has successfully secured its third Seedrs campaign’s £240,000 funding target. In 2014, Loyalzoo raised £204,000 on Seedrs in less than two weeks, its funding goal of £120,000 was easily secured in less than 24 hours. The company then returned to Seedrs in 2015 and captured over £250,000 (originally seeking £170,000). As previously… Read More

November 29, 2016 @ 11:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Retailer loyalty App Loyalzoo announced on Tuesday the launch of its new handfree marketing feature. This news comes just as its third equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs nears its £240,000 funding target. Loyalzoo App replaces the old school plastic loyalty cards with a consolidated app. It is targeting independent… Read More