Businesses are turning to crowdfunding for finance
Entrepreneurs and start-ups are increasingly turning to crowdfunding to raise funds. Alternative finance is now a global phenomenon, with $34billion raised. Read more: business-reporter.co.uk
Size matters: How to manage shareholders under Title III
If your company is thinking of raising capital, your shareholder management game plan needs to be as well thought out every other part of your day to day operations. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
GoFundMe has acquired CrowdRise, may extend to charities
GoFundMe may take a leaf out of its book and expand to introduce funding for charities and non-profit organizations to its platform. Read more: www.thetechportal.com
German investment crowdfunding grew 39% in 2016
Investment crowdfunding grew by 39% during 2016 reaching €63.8m. Still quite small in comparison to some other countries but solid growth none-the-less. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
FundersClub says it’s beating pros
FundersClub Inc., says it's beating the pros. Its returns outpaced the median venture capital fund and much of the industry's top quartile of investors. Read more: www.bloomberg.com
Funding Wonder finds regulated crowdfunding
Online crowdfunding portal Funding Wonder has found its first business to use its regulated financing solution. Read more: www.pymnts.com
StartSomeGood partners with Impact Seed
Australian crowdfunding platform StartSomeGood has collaborated with non-profit social business Impact Seed. Read more: thetechportal.com
RealtyShares has now raised more than $300m
Real estate crowdfunding platform RealtyShares has announced that over $300 million in real estate finance has been raised on its crowdfunding platform. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Bank of England seeks to innovate services via new FinTech Accelerator
The Bank of England announced the launch of a new Fintech Accelerator on 17 June looking to support businesses able to help it innovate central banking.
Singaporean crowdfunding platform raises $5m on ASX
Singaporean crowdfunding platform CoAssets has listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) raising $5m. Read more: www.techinasia.com