Tagged: singapore

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 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

September 4, 2014 @ 8:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Southeast Asian real estate crowdfunding site CoAssets has announced that The Lai Thai will be making their first payout to crowdfunders in Sep 2014. This 7% payout is to investors who co-funded a unit a year ago. “We are happy to learn that the developer… 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

August 1, 2014 @ 8:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding Asia 2014, is the first conference of its type focused on the Asian markets, commences next week in Singapore. Crowdfunding leaders from around the globe are scheduled to discuss the various forms of crowdfunding and to share how the new form of finance is… Read More

July 24, 2014 @ 6:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

The two day summit will include keynote presentations by industry thought leaders, panel discussions, pitch sessions and hands on breakout sessions focused on teaching a select group of women the basics of angel investing, scaling entrepreneurial growth, the tools to access capital and the fundamentals… Read More

July 22, 2014 @ 5:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

StarHub’s Crowdtivate, a new crowdfunding platform based out of Singapore, has officially launched with 11 projects that are from across Asia – from assistive tech products to mechanical smart watch. The platform also offers mentorship and consulting to help aspiring entrepreneurs design an effective crowdfunding… 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

July 5, 2014 @ 7:11 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Singapore-based CreoPop announced on Thursday that its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo has reached $100,000. As previously reported by Crowdfund Insider, CreoPop uses stereolithography and light-sensitive ink called photopolymers. While this has previously been used for professional applications within the 3D printing industry, CreoPop is the first application… 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 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 14, 2014 @ 10:00 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

A Singaporean blogger and government health worker who is being sued for damages by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on Monday morning he has successfully raised funds for his legal team during his crowdfunding campaign in just four days. Author of the blog “The… 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 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 7, 2014 @ 11:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

InvestingZone, the equity crowdfunding platform, has announced it will be helping award-winning online dating site, Lovestruck.com, raise growth-capital to fuel its ambitious international expansion plans. The company is looking to raise around £800k from both existing and new investors so that it can focus on expanding… 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 11, 2014 @ 8:20 am By Lionel Slusny  |  

This third day of conference has been devoted to Crowdfunding (and Digital Currencies). As promised by the organizers, much discussion and speeches take place throughout the day. Introductions and states of the market are being provided by event organizer Epi Ludvik Nekaj and Mr. Paul… Read More

April 10, 2014 @ 1:10 pm By Lionel Slusny  |  

Today at the Singapore Crowdsourcing Week conference, were discussions about digital currencies and there relative advantages. These discussions touched upon how digital currencies fit with crowdfunding operations. The panel gathered; Alexis V Nicosia of Seedcoin, James Cox of Ripple and David Moscowitz of Coin Republic…. Read More