Tagged: florida

August 23, 2016 @ 9:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform iFunding announced on Tuesday it raised $1.95 million in preferred equity for a student housing apartment community which is located in Gainesville, Florida. The investment is being made just as the more than 600 bedroom property prepares to open for occupancy. Sharing details… Read More

July 27, 2016 @ 9:23 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding portal, RealtyShares, announced on Wednesday $1.2 million has been raised on its website to help finance the purchase and rehabilitation of a 76-unit multifamily property located in Jacksonville, Florida. RealtyShares revealed that the complex, which is sponsored by The Klutz Companies, received… Read More

July 7, 2016 @ 2:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This week, Heineken launched a crowdfunding initiative on Indiegogo to raise $100,000 so that it may help restore the famous Miami Marine Stadium. The Dutch brewing company has formed a partnership with National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the City of Miami for this project…. Read More

July 1, 2016 @ 9:48 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform iFunding announced on Friday it has secured $700,000 for the acquisition and renovation of a 40-unit multifamily community located in Dania Beach, Florida, which is located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The sponsor of the project, KVR Properties, is known an experienced multifamily… Read More

June 28, 2016 @ 2:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, RealtyShares unveiled interesting data on crowdfunding projects that originate from the state of Florida. The website reports that it has leveraged its network of 20,000 investors to help fund more than 200 properties in Florida for $28.1 million. Mark Masterson, director of investments… Read More

June 24, 2016 @ 10:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two weeks after the devastating shooting at Orlando’s nightclub, Pulse, nearly 115,000 supporters of the victims have raised over $6.1 million through a GoFundMe campaign, which was launched by LGBT organization, Equality Florida. Following the shooting, which left 49 dead and 53 injured, the… Read More

June 17, 2016 @ 8:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just four days after LGBT organization, Equality Florida, launched its Pulse Victim GoFundMe initiative, over 105,000 supporters have flocked to the page and donated $5.1 million. Over the weekend, a horrific shooting in Orlando’s club, Pulse, left 49 clubgoers dead and 53 injured. Following the… Read More

June 14, 2016 @ 8:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two days after LGBT rights group Equality Florida launched a crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe dedicated to the victims of this weekend’s Orlando shooting, the initiative has officially surpassed $3 million thanks to over 69,000 supporters. As previously reported, the horrific shooting in Orlando’s club, Pulse, left… Read More

June 13, 2016 @ 3:37 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

  GoFundMe announced on Monday it is offering up $100,000 to the Orlando shooting victims. The devastating incident took place in at the nightclub, Pulse, and left 49 dead and 53 injured. The crowdfunding platform shared: “Today, GoFundMe donated $100,000 to the campaign supporting victims… Read More

June 13, 2016 @ 3:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the death of The Voice star, Christina Grimmie, the singer’s manager Brian Teefey of LH7 Management launched a GoFundMe initiative to raise funds for her love ones. After her performance in Orlando, Florida, on Friday evening, the 22-year-old musician was shot and killed by 27-year-old, Kevin James Loibl…. Read More

June 13, 2016 @ 11:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Over the weekend, a horrific shooting in Orlando’s club, Pulse, left 49 clubgoers dead and 53 injured. Following the event, LGBT rights group Equality Florida took to crowdfunding platform GoFundMe to raise $2 million for the victims and their families. Within one day, the campaign… Read More

June 1, 2016 @ 10:22 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

RealtyMogul.com announced on Wednesday the closing of five recent transactions, which includes four equity investments in commercial properties as well as an equity raise for a residential real estate fund. The platform revealed that its investors have funded $7.5 million through these opportunities, helping to finance multifamily,… Read More

May 6, 2016 @ 8:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lendio, an online service that helps business owners find small business loans, announced on Friday its top 10 best states for small business lending. This list was created in celebration of National Small Business Week and is based on lending data from the platform, which… Read More

January 15, 2016 @ 12:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last month, online marketplace platform EQUITYMULITPLE announced its second equity investment opportunity, which is a $12.9 million cash-flowing industrial park located in St. Petersburg, Florida. This launch comes on the heels of the company’s successful equity raise for its first project: Bushwack Capital’s $7.1 million development… Read More

December 26, 2015 @ 9:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

This month, crowdfunding platform, DonorsChoose, joined forces with nonprofit organization BJ’s Charitable Foundation to create a “flash fund” for Florida’s Lee County schools. Jessica Newman, executive director of BJ’s Foundation, stated: “Many classrooms across the country face shortages in funding, which is why helping students… Read More

December 15, 2015 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, crowdfunding platform YouCaring announced “The 10 Most Compassionate Cities and States,” which highlights the areas of the U.S. that best demonstrate the spirit of helping others and giving back.YouCaring, which provides free crowdfunding for personal and charitable causes, such as medical expenses and… Read More

November 30, 2015 @ 10:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Acquire Real Estate, a real estate crowd investing platform, recently partnered with full-service real estate investment company, Katz Properties, to provide an investment opportunity in Pompano Marketplace, a 238,800 SF fully occupied retail center located in Pompano Beach, Florida. The crowd investing project closed quickly,… Read More

September 29, 2015 @ 3:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Lendio, an online marketplace platform for small business loans, announced on Tuesday that it continues to show signs of growth by funding over 500 small businesses in one month. In addition, business owners from all 50 states have now been funded through Lendio’s online loan marketplace. These… Read More

September 24, 2015 @ 9:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding investment platform, EarlyShares, announced it was recognized on Friday by the organizers of the first annual Miami Real Estate Symposium & Expo with an ICON Real Estate Award. The honor was granted to celebrate EarlyShares’ accomplishments and impact on the disruption of… Read More

May 6, 2015 @ 8:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Both the Florida state Senate an House passed crowdfunding legislation and the bill has moved to the desk of Governor Rick Scott where it is expected to be signed into law this week. This is not the first time the Sunshine state attempted to legalize… Read More