Here’s how regulation crowdfunding performed in 2016
Regulation Crowdfunding, went into effect and 2016 ended with much promise for entrepreneurs seeking funding and our government seeking jobs. Read more: www.venturebeat.com
Activehours pockets $22m for paycheck app
Consumer financing app Activehours has raised $22m in a new round of funding led by Martix Partners. 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
Indiegogo’s equity crowdfunding platform surpasses $1 million
Less than two months after Indiegogo teamed up with MicroVentures to launch its equity crowdfunding platform, campaigns on the platform have successfully secured $1 million in funding. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
MobileCause grabs $15m for non-profit fundraising
Digital fundraising and communication platform for non-profits MobileCause has picked up $15m in a Series B round. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Seedrs sees £85m invested in record year
Equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs is reporting a record year for the company with more than £85m invested into 158 deals on the platform. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
P2P lender Silver Bullion passes $14m in secured lending
The peer to peer lending platform based in Singapore is a secured lender that backs up each loan with gold or silver bullion. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Kapilendo pockets €7m for crowdfunding platform
German crowdfunding platform Kapilendo has raised €7m in a Series B round of funding led by a pension fund. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
PaidUp helps Philippine SMEs crowdfund working capital
PaidUp also turns your phone into a prepaid digital wallet, enabling you to find, order and instantly pay for food, drinks and services. Read more: www.e27.co
Indiegogo forms partnership with Riverwood Solutions
Indiegogo announced it teamed up with manufacturing and supply-chain advisory firm, Riverwood Solutions. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com