BillFront takes $35m for digital media financing
Digital media-focused invoice financing startup BillFront has picked up $35m in a Series A round. The funding is described as a combination of debt and equity. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Is Kabbage buying out rival OnDeck?
Small business lender Kabbage announced earlier this month that it would begin selling over $525 million worth of loans to investors. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
European parliament looks to boost crowdfunding
European Parliament is looking to adjust the prospectus requirement for small companies raising capital. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Chinese FinTechs link supply chain financiers via blockchain
Supplier financing company FnConn and marketplace lending platform Dianrong have announced the launch of Chained Finance. Read more: www.pymnts.com
A first-time investor’s guide to equity crowdfunding
Many will get drawn into the tempestuous world of startup investing without a plan, If you’re new to startup investing here are a few things you should know before going in. Read more: www.venturebeat.com
iFunded scores pre-Series A for real estate crowdinvesting
Real estate crowdinvesting platform iFunded has raised a seven-figure pre-Series A round. Creathor Venture is the only named investor. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com