Tagged: startups

October 7, 2015 @ 1:57 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Australia’s Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne recently stated that governments had procrastinated on crowdfunding changes, and it was now a top priority, according to Australia’s Financial Review. Pyne said, To me it’s not that complicated, but that’s one of our highest priorities. There are things you can do quickly, there are… Read More

September 24, 2015 @ 6:09 pm By Midori Yoshimura  |  

  For a company that launched less than a year ago, FlashFunders has made its presence known as one of the first equity crowdfunding platforms allowing startups to manage and execute their whole seed funding round online. The company is also one of the first broker-dealers approved by… Read More

September 7, 2015 @ 8:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, UK crowdfunding platform Crowdfunder announced that it has joined forces with outdoor advertising company, JCDecaux, to help rapidly scale up 100 startups across Britain. Nurture, JCDecaux’s new division, is now working with Crowdfunder to find start-up businesses who want to grow, to help… Read More

August 18, 2015 @ 10:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Taking time away from his global crowdfunding platform, CEO and co-founder of Indiegogo, Slava Rubin sat down with the Observer to share details about his spiritual beliefs. During the interview, Rubin revealed his spiritual background: “For me, a spiritual person believes in certain thoughts or… Read More

July 17, 2015 @ 11:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

As more and more companies are turning to crowdfunding for extra funds, Indiegogo’s CEO Slava Rubin is encouraging everyone with a project idea to use the global platform. During a recent interview with MarketWatch, Rubin stated that he, along with the rest of the Indiegogo crew,… Read More

June 26, 2015 @ 1:12 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

In a turning of the tables, VCs recently took the stage before a “Dragons’ Den”-style panel of entrepreneurs to pitch for themselves. The event was held by Innovate Finance, part of a series of events complementing London Tech Week, as Innovate Finance reports. “Could it be time for disruption… Read More

June 11, 2015 @ 12:26 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

The Malta Business Bureau and the University of Malta have signed a agreement to collaborate on developing a crowdfunding platform to finance local business ideas and projects, according to a recent story on the University of Malta’s website. The country’s Ministry for the Economy, Investment and Small Business will… Read More

May 29, 2015 @ 4:41 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, Indiegogo’s hardware category lead Kate Drane sat down with France’s startup blog Rude Baguette during Connected Conference to discuss crowdfunding success and the rise of equity crowdfunding. During her interview, Drane shared some advice on how project creators should form a community before campaign launch:… Read More

April 25, 2015 @ 10:06 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Sharing his thoughts about the growth in small businesses, Indiegogo’s CEO Slava Rubin discussed key myths about startups at Vator Splash in Oakland earlier this week. According to the Register, Rubin shared details about each myth, which can be found below: 1. Myth: It’s all… Read More

April 1, 2015 @ 11:22 am By Erin Hobey  |  

FinTech Sandbox announced today that risk management startup Prophis Technology has been admitted to its program. Prophis is the first startup to join the Sandbox since the program’s official launch earlier in March. FinTech Sandbox is a Boston-based nonprofit that helps global FinTech startups build innovative products… Read More

February 18, 2015 @ 8:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Startup Hour, a new business-themed reality program, will let everyday TV viewers watch entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas — and then invest in them from the comfort of their living room. The show, set to debut in six television markets in May 2015 and simultaneously stream worldwide,… Read More

February 3, 2015 @ 3:07 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Virginia’s House of Delegates on Monday passed Del. Scott Taylor’s crowdfunding bill, which creates an exemption from some of stipulations of the Securities Act for businesses in Virginia raising money from investors in the Commonwealth, reports the Augusta Free Press. Crowdfund Insider also featured the… Read More

January 5, 2015 @ 1:30 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

The StartUp Nation Scales Up. According to OurCrowd’s blog, “This past week, we waved 2014 goodbye and welcomed in the new year – but not without a bit of self reflection at what an amazing year it’s been for the Startup Nation. In 2014, Israel… Read More

December 17, 2014 @ 5:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, crowdfunding platform CrowdedRocket launched as a new place for reward-based campaigns. Ubergizmo reports that the website only focuses on startups and helps the fulfillment of non product related gifts. This is to avoid any fraud that plagues other platforms like Indiegogo and… Read More

November 11, 2014 @ 12:28 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

During her visit to the small village of Ellsworth on Friday (November 7th), Wisconsin’s newly re-elected Lt. Governor, Rebecca Kleefisch, discussed ways for small start-ups to receive funding, one of which was crowdfunding. According to Pierce County Herald, Russ Korpela used crowdfunding to raise capital… Read More

October 25, 2014 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this month, Danae Ringelmann, co-founder of crowdfunding giant, Indiegogo, shared her thoughts about importance of diversity at Y Combinator’s Startup Day. Forbes reported that Although she addressed 90% of males, Ringelmann stressed how diversity will help startups achieve ultimate success. The media outlet caught up… Read More

October 17, 2014 @ 4:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BOOMTOWN, a startup accelerator founded and operated by a group of media, marketing and technology veterans, announced earlier this week its second class of startups, which was composed of nine companies selected from more than 300 applicants. Selected companies are now participating in a 12-week… Read More

April 24, 2014 @ 11:04 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Weighing in on crowdfunding pros and cons, U.S. Representative David Schweikert warned a group of entrepreneurs that established companies and their lobbyists will fight to keep startup innovations from causing a stir in their markets During a visit to Phoenix-based incubator, Seed Spot, Mr. Schweikert stated,… Read More

March 19, 2014 @ 11:27 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Below is the trailer for Startupland, a documentary series we reported on last year that will follow the stories of startup founders as they work to build their businesses. All of the participating startups were embedded in the now defunct Fortify Ventures Accelerator Program. The first… Read More

February 20, 2014 @ 10:53 am By Charles Luzar  |  

Fast Company editorial director Jill Bernstein will be holding a live Q&A today discussing how to “harness the power of the crowd to make something positive happen.” The session starts at noon EST. The session features Charles Best, Founder and CEO of DonorsChoose.org (pictured, right). DonorsChoose… Read More