HitFox-backed FinTech builder FinLeap scores €21m financing round
German fintech company-builder FinLeap has picked up a €21m financing round from backers including HitFox, which launched the company back in December 2014.
Should you get into real estate crowdfunding?
One buzz word that’s fast making waves among real estate investors is “crowdfunding”. But there are many investors who’re hesitant to embrace the concept, wondering if it’s a trend that’s set to remain or just a passing fad. Read more: realtybiznews.com
Dubai opens up to crowdfunding, as part of FinTech push
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is preparing to license loan-based crowdfunding platforms for the first time. Read more: www.forbes.com
Flender secures £500,000 on Seedrs
Social peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform Flender has secured more than £500,000 in a equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com
Largest single day of giving in GoFundMe history
On this year's Giving Tuesday, GoFundMe campaigns raised more than $7.4 million, showing a 46% increase from 2015. Read more: www.prnewswire.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
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
Peer-to-peer lenders ‘break advertising rules’, regulator warns
The Financial Conduct Authority has raised concerns about the advertising methods of some peer-to-peer companies. Read more: www.telegraph.co.uk
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
Crowdfunded Pebble will sell to Fitbit for just $40m
Crowdfunded smartwatch maker Pebble is being acquired by fitness tracker Fitbit for as little as $40m. In total the company raised more than $43m through crowdfunding. Read more: www.fintechroundup.com