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
How to fix the ‘Fix Crowdfunding Act’
Getting to understand the Fix Crowdfunding Bill. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Crowdfunding in the Netherlands grows by 33%
In 2016 a total of €170 million was raised through crowdfunding in the Netherlands. This sets a new all-time high for the crowdfunding market. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
PwC announces partnership with crowdfunding platform
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), announced on Monday that it has formed a partnership with a German equity crowdfunding platform. 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
LendingHome forms mortgage risk team, offers better protection
LendingHome, the largest mortgage marketplace lender, continues to instill investor confidence for investing in its high-quality, high-yield real estate assets. Read more: finance.yahoo.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
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
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
StartSomeGood partners with Impact Seed
Australian crowdfunding platform StartSomeGood has collaborated with non-profit social business Impact Seed. Read more: thetechportal.com