A new Insurtech hub for wealth management has launched with a hybrid distribution model. Financial Independence Group has joined SIMON to provide a centralized digital platform for structured investments and various insurance products with “powerful” education and analytical tools. As mentioned in the update, wealth… Read More
The year of COVID-19 was a difficult time for all. 2020 saw government-mandated lockdowns, a shift to virtual offices, and a health crisis that has not been experienced in many decades. While all industries had to adapt, some thrived – typically tech-centric firms that have… Read More
Last month Republic, a leading investment platform and crowdfunding marketplace, announced it had acquired the assets of NextSeed small business investment platform for an undisclosed amount. NextSeed co-founder and CEO Youngro Lee became Chief Operating Officer of Republic while remaining CEO of NextSeed Securities… Read More
Last April in a significant strategic move, Republic acquired Fig – a crowdfunding platform for video games that issued securities under Reg A+. Republic is a leading investment crowdfunding platform in the US that continues to add new verticals and products as it builds out… Read More
Republic, a leading investment crowdfunding platform, is expanding its investment offerings with the acquisition of Compound. While starting as an early stage offering platform, Republic is now providing property investment options with Republic Real Estate. Announced today, Republic has issued the following statement: “We’re excited… Read More
Republic, an offshoot of AngelList and sister company to CoinList, has acquired FIG – a securities crowdfunding platform in the gaming space. Details of the acquisition were not immediately available. Founded by Justin Bailey, Republic states that he will stay actively involved as a Fig… Read More
Fig Reports Majority of Released Games are Profitable Fig, a unique investment platform that was “created for gamers, by gamers,” has announced a new offering “Fig Portfolio Shares.” Fig will now provide access to investors to a basket of securities from games funded by Fig… Read More
Game crowdfunding platform Fig adds the most requested crowdfunding payment feature – PayPal. PayPal allows backers to pay for items using their credit cards, bank accounts, and stored balances, without having to share their financial information with merchants, and is a particularly desired payment method for… Read More
Fig, a “community publisher” who provides investment crowdfunding in games like Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire, Phoenix Point and Wasteland 3, has announced the acquisition of Ownage, Ltd., a UK-based blockchain company. Fig reports the Ownage team is now working with Fig to build “Shard”… Read More
Last week, video game developer Double Fine announced that Fig success Psychonauts 2 will not be delivered to backers during its original shipping time. During the crowdfunding campaign, which raised more than $3.8 million in 2015, Double Fine predicted the game would be shipped in the third… Read More
Earlier this week, video game studio Springloaded launched a crowdfunding campaign on Fig. The company is currently seeking $50,000 for its new arcade combat video game Obelus. The game’s description reads: “In Obelus you’ll play as Dave, an insurance salesman cruising the galaxy with his corporate-approved mech… Read More
Earlier this week, Black Riddles Studios launch a crowdfunding campaign on Fig seeking $30,000 for its new video game, Crazy Justice. According to the studio, Crazy Justice is a third-person multiplayer shooter in cel-shaded style with steampunk elements. “Play as a hero and save the world from… Read More
On Monday, crowdfunding platform for video games Fig announced it has made a two title publishing deal with Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and developers of interactive entertainment. While sharing details about the new partnership Fred Chesnais, CEO of Atari, stated: “Fig is providing… Read More
Less a month after failing to secure its $500,000 funding target on crowdfunding platform for games Fig, Sirlin Games announced Fantasy Strike begins round one with its release on Steam Early Access for Windows and Mac later today. The game’s description reads: “Fantasy Strike focuses on the fundamentals… Read More
On Tuesday, crowdfunding portal for video games Fig announced one of its succeesses, Trackless, is now available on gaming platform, Steam. The game, which was created by 12 East Games, hit Fig last year and raised $21,790 from 465 backers. As previously reported, Trackless is described as an atmospheric… Read More
Japan-based developer White Owls has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Fig to raise $1.5 million for its new video game The Good Life. The studio describes The Good Life as a debt repayment life simulation RPG. Its full description reads: “Naomi is a photographer from… Read More
Video game developer, Moonana, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Fig to raise nearly $20,000 for the upcoming video game Virgo Vs The Zodiac. The game is described as a sci-fi/fantasy JRPG that features traditional turn-based combat with a twist, this includes guarding, countering and timing actions… Read More
Indie video game developer Dark Screen Games closed its crowdfunding campaign on Fig after securing nearly $40,000 for the upcoming game, Bounty Battle. As previously reported, The video game features over 20 indie characters and 10 Bounty Battle fighters to choose from. Its description reads: “A violent brilliance crossed the skies…… Read More
Indie video game developer Dark Screen Games has successfully secured its initial $35,000 funding target on Fig for its new video game, Bounty Battle. The developer, which launched the campaign last month, stated that up to four players compete against each other using characters from their favorite indie games across… Read More
Fig, a unique investment crowdfunding platform that provides returns to investors that back video game projects, has announced that it has delivered “first ever” investment returns to backers. According to Fig, accredited investors (under Title II of the JOBS Act or Reg D 506c) who… Read More
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