Collaborative finance

TeacherFunder.com Launches First and Only Crowd-Funding Social Platform Specifically for Educators

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Thursday, December 13, 2018
Economy, Money, Finance, Collaborative finance, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneurship, Financial technology, Funding, Teacher, Equity crowdfunding

Educators can set up secure funding efforts to receive assistance from parents, students, organizations, charities or local businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Educators can set up secure funding efforts to receive assistance from parents, students, organizations, charities or local businesses.
  • Teachers create a profile, including a photo and biography, along with an explanation regarding the reason behind the crowdfunding efforts.
  • This allows teachers to directly interact with the groups most likely to be sympathetic to the teacher's crowdfunding efforts.
  • By empowering them to share their story, we believe that TeacherFunder.com can allow educators to do so much more.

St. Louis-Based Creators, Entrepreneurs and Investors to Discuss the Future of Bringing Crowdfunded Ideas to the Marketplace

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Economy, Entrepreneurship, Business, Collaborative finance, Crowdfunding, Financial technology, Technology, Retail

The company wants to fulfill its vision of being a hub of resources for creators looking to get their crowdfunded ideas off the ground and providing them with access to international markets.

Key Points: 
  • The company wants to fulfill its vision of being a hub of resources for creators looking to get their crowdfunded ideas off the ground and providing them with access to international markets.
  • "Our co-founders personally understand the whole journey of bringing a crowdfunded product to market and we want to help St. Louis creators succeed with their ideas," said Jay Kang, Founder, WTP.
  • "These types of events offer creators with the opportunity to network and discuss learn lessons on how to bring a crowdfunded product to market quicker."
  • Providing education, e-commerce, and brick-and-mortar retail space for entrepreneurs, WTP is quickly becoming the hub of innovation in Asia and around the world.

Making Waste a Resource: Pick & Shovel Marijuana/Cannabis Play

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Economy, Money, Finance, Crowdfunding, Collaborative finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial technology, Equity crowdfunding

HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Strat Brands Group Inc. Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Start Engine, the premier equity crowdfunding platform.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ - Strat Brands Group Inc. Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on Start Engine, the premier equity crowdfunding platform.
  • Strat Brands Group Inc. (SBG), is a new, green technology company, preparing to launch a patented, proven and tested, organic fish fertilizer GreenStreme.
  • "SBG answers that demand with U.S. and Canadian patented GreenStreme, rich in macro and micro nutrients."
  • Executive Vice President Michael Beckley has over 25 years of business experience in environmental products manufacturing and selling to over 40 countries.

United Way and Chris Long Launch Crowdfunding Effort for Early Literacy

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Friday, December 7, 2018
Economy, Reading, Collaborative finance, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneurship, Financial technology, Literacy, Technology, Culture

The First Quarter for Literacy initiative will put new books into the hands of 5,000 local children.

Key Points: 
  • The First Quarter for Literacy initiative will put new books into the hands of 5,000 local children.
  • UWGPSNJ hopes to raise at least $25,000 through crowdfunding efforts and will match donations, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 from United Way's Innovation Fund.
  • Together with United Way, I want to help level the playing field so that all children have the resources and supports they need to build these critical skills," says Long.
  • For more information about UWGPSNJ's work to improve early literacy and end intergenerational poverty, visit UnitedForImpact.org .

U.S. Businesses Raise $1.04 Billion through Crowdfunding in 2018, up from $915 Million in 2017

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Collaborative finance, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneurship, Financial technology, Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Funding, Crowdfunding in video games

In 2018, U.S. businesses raised $1.04 billion, a significant increase from the $915 million raised in 2017.

Key Points: 
  • In 2018, U.S. businesses raised $1.04 billion, a significant increase from the $915 million raised in 2017.
  • SCORE's latest infographic, sponsored by Nav, details recent trends and projections in crowdfunding for small businesses.
  • Crowdfunding options popular with small businesses include:
    Reward-based: Backers receive an early version of the product or other rewards, with examples including Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
  • In the US, crowdfunding raises more money for small businesses every year with continued growth predicted:

Your Car Our Driver Launches Its Inaugural Crowdfunding Campaign

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Collaborative finance, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneurship, Financial technology, StartEngine, Funding

TheRegulation Crowdfunding Campaign willspan at least a 60-day period and is actively accepting investments to raise up to $1,070,000.

Key Points: 
  • TheRegulation Crowdfunding Campaign willspan at least a 60-day period and is actively accepting investments to raise up to $1,070,000.
  • "Through acquisition and aggressive positioning, we plan to use this funding as a springboard to bring Your Car Our Driver to an international audience."
  • For more information about the crowdfunding campaign, please visit www.startengine.com/yourcarourdriver and for more information about the company visit www.yourcarourdriver.com .
  • Founded in 2007, Your Car Our Driver isa licensed, bonded and insured on-demand chauffeur servicethat comes to your door and drives your car.

Proof Media Inc. (Proof) Begins Crowdfunding

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Economy, Entrepreneurship, Money, Finance, Collaborative finance, Crowdfunding, Financial technology

Earlier this year, Proof received $1M commitment from Reflective Ventures, and is presently working with institutions to raise its Series A round.

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this year, Proof received $1M commitment from Reflective Ventures, and is presently working with institutions to raise its Series A round.
  • However, based on investment demand, Proof is giving the retail community the opportunity to invest in the company through a crowdfunding raise.
  • "Today, all media is forced upon us from the elites (corporations, intellectuals, government, media).
  • If you are interested in investing in Proof, please go to https://www.startengine.com/proof-media-inc

DOVU Partners with TokenMarket For The First UK Tokenised Crowdfunding Campaign

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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, British brands, Crowdfunding, Collaborative finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial technology, Equity crowdfunding, Jaguar Cars, Funding, Land Rover

DOVU has this month announced a sale of 5% equity for a crowdfunding sale to commence in Q1 2019.

Key Points: 
  • DOVU has this month announced a sale of 5% equity for a crowdfunding sale to commence in Q1 2019.
  • DOVU has previously received seed funding from Jaguar-Land Rover's investment arm InMotion Ventures and Creative England, supported by the UK Governments 'Public Growth Fund'.
  • Having previously partnered with DOVU to carry out the sale of DOV token, TokenMarket now continues to build a closer relationship with the DOVU team.
  • Ransu Salovaara, TokenMarket CEO, said that:
    "We are thrilled to announce that we will be holding our first tokenised equity crowdfunding campaign out of the UK with DOVU.

DOVU Partners with TokenMarket For The First UK Tokenised Crowdfunding Campaign

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, British brands, Crowdfunding, Collaborative finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial technology, Equity crowdfunding, Jaguar Cars, Funding, Land Rover

DOVU has this month announced a sale of 5% equity for a crowdfunding sale to commence in Q1 2019.

Key Points: 
  • DOVU has this month announced a sale of 5% equity for a crowdfunding sale to commence in Q1 2019.
  • DOVU has previously received seed funding from Jaguar-Land Rover's investment arm InMotion Ventures and Creative England, supported by the UK Governments 'Public Growth Fund'.
  • Having previously partnered with DOVU to carry out the sale of DOV token, TokenMarket now continues to build a closer relationship with the DOVU team.
  • Ransu Salovaara, TokenMarket CEO, said that:
    "We are thrilled to announce that we will be holding our first tokenised equity crowdfunding campaign out of the UK with DOVU.

Unique Crowdfunding Site Helping Churches Meet Larger Benevolence Needs in a Trusted Way

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Monday, November 19, 2018
Economy, Money, Finance, Collaborative finance, Crowdfunding, Entrepreneurship, Financial technology

SALEM, Wis., Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Many times churches come across larger critical needs within their congregations and communities that are beyond the scope of their often limited benevolence funds.

Key Points: 
  • SALEM, Wis., Nov. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Many times churches come across larger critical needs within their congregations and communities that are beyond the scope of their often limited benevolence funds.
  • Blessity.org, a no-risk crowdfunding platform, can help directly meet these needs in a unique, highly trustworthy way.
  • Blessity.org, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was developed to directly address these shortcomings and provide a trustworthy avenue for churches to post larger benevolent needs, allowing the greater community to rally together to help in a direct way.
  • Blessity was founded in 2017 to meet the critical needs of others through a trusted, church centered crowdfunding platform.