May 10, 2017 @ 9:49 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Oracle announced on Wednesday it has opened applications for the Oracle Startup Cloud Accelerator Program. The company revealed it is seeking early-stage technology startups to join the program in Bengaluru, Delhi/NCR, and Mumbai. The program is set to start in September 2017. According to Oracle,… Read More

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April 29, 2017 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

VPAR, a UK-based golf technology platform, has completed its equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs and has secured over £1.2 million from investors. The campaign was launched in January, and the platform was seeking £1 million. VPAR was founded in 2007 and is seeking to change the golf experience for… Read More

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April 8, 2017 @ 8:40 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tellybean, a family video call service company based in Finland, has successfully secured its initial €375,000 Invesdor crowdfunding campaign target. The initiative was launched at the end of February and is set to close on Tuesday (April 11th). The company states its technology brings families together in… Read More

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March 30, 2017 @ 10:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

North American e-retailer, Newegg, announced on Wednesday it is teaming up with Indiegogo once again, this time to find the latest and greatest technology innovations. Newegg’s Gregory Rice revealed in a blog post: “At Newegg, we love tech. No surprise there, we’ve been drooling over the… Read More

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March 26, 2017 @ 12:05 pm By Jonathan Nieh  |  

  KMPG just released part one of its Changing Landscape of Disruptive Technologies 2017 publication series, Global Technology Innovation Hubs. In the report, KPMG discusses the cities, countries, people and companies that are driving innovative development around the world. The report is based on data… Read More

Read more in: Asia, Fintech, Global  |  Tagged innovation, kpmg, research, singapore, technology

February 27, 2017 @ 10:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

VPAR, a UK-based golf technology platform, has successfully secured £1 million during its equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs. The website launched the initiative earlier this month as it prepares for expansion. As previously reported, VPAR was founded in 2007 and is seeking to change the golf experience… Read More

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February 22, 2017 @ 11:12 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Teneno has successfully completed its equity crowdfunding round on Seedrs. The IT networks company not only secured its initial £150,000 funding, it also attracted nearly £165,000. The London-based company revealed it allows SMEs to move away from outdated hardware solutions by banishing the need for those industrial cabinets… Read More

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February 20, 2017 @ 1:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, tech brand ZTE announced it was canceling its Project CSX (also known as Hawkeye) Kickstarter campaign after the project failed to attract more attention. The company was seeking $500,000 through the crowdfunding platform and only ended up securing $35,000 in a month and… Read More

Read more in: Offerings  |  Tagged hawkeye, kickstarter, project csx, smartphone, technology, zte

February 14, 2017 @ 12:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube announced on Tuesday three new funding opportunities that launched on its equity crowdfunding platform within the past week. The initiatives were dedicated to Tec Avenue, Lightvert, and #FundedClub member Iolight. Lightvert Lightvert is seeking £670,000 for the development of its new patented digital out… Read More

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February 13, 2017 @ 4:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

VPAR, a UK-based golf technology platform, has launched an equity crowdfunding platform on Seedrs to raise £1 million as it prepares to expand. The company, which was founded in 2007, is seeking to change the golf experience for amateur golf players through its technology platform. VPAR… Read More

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February 7, 2017 @ 12:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Shark Tank alum, LuminAID announced on Tuesday the launch of its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Chicago-based startup is seeking $15,000 for its solar inflatable lantern, PackLite Max Phone Charger, which allows users to charge their gear anywhere. According to LuminAID, the PackLite Max Phone Charger… Read More

Read more in: Offerings  |  Tagged anna stork, charger, kickstarter, luminaid, shark tank, solar, technology

February 3, 2017 @ 3:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based mobile device brand Victor Mobility is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube  with nearly £730,000 in funds from more than 575 investors. This news comes just days after the company secured its initial £600,000 funding target. As previously reported, Victor Mobility is backed by… Read More

Read more in: Offerings  |  Tagged crowdcube, phil eaglesham, technology, uk, united kingdom, victor mobility, wheelchair

January 28, 2017 @ 5:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube set to close later this week, mohas successfully secured more than £565,000 from nearly 400 investors. The initiative was launched last month and is currently seeking £600,000. The company, which is backed by The Royal Marines Charity and has partnered with… Read More

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January 18, 2017 @ 2:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Onfido, a global identity verification company, announced this week it is helping to bring financial services to the 2 billion unbanked individuals worldwide with its Machine Learning-based solution. The company stated it plans to use its proprietary technology to verify people’s identification by comparing an identity document… Read More

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January 13, 2017 @ 3:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seedrs alum Gearbox Records has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise £100,000 for its GearBox Automatic, an autostreaming, HiFi turntable. The Gearbox Automatic is described as a small footprint, plug and go turntable with high-quality components, such as a vacuum tube tone, and… Read More

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January 12, 2017 @ 10:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Northwestern Mutual announced on Thursday it designated $50 million to launch the Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, which will be dedicated to engaged startups that’s technologies have the potential to transform how consumers experience and achieve financial security. According to the insurance company, the venture fund’s… Read More

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January 6, 2017 @ 9:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days before the 2017 CES took place in Las Vegas, Indiegogo success Oomi Smart Home announced it was named an innovation award honoree of the event. The CES Innovation Awards are notably sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, the producer of this… Read More

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December 29, 2016 @ 10:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) set to kick off in Las Vegas next Thursday, Kickstarter unveiled its very own guide to the annual event. The crowdfunding giant stated: “Even in a city that embraces sensory overload, Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is… Read More

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December 23, 2016 @ 5:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Finland-based Eve Tech closed the Indiegogo campaign for its crowd developed computer, EVE V. The company launched the campaign last month looking to raise $75,000 and quickly secured $500,000 in a matter of hours. It finished its run with a total of $1,416,280 from 4210 backers. The initiative… Read More

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December 23, 2016 @ 10:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the weeks after Pebble officially announced it was acquired by tech wearable giant Fitbit, the famous (now might be turning infamous) Kickstarter alum has continued to receive backlash from Pebble 2 backers for lack of refunds. Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble, debuted the… Read More

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