crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. Crowdfunding is a form of crowdsourcing and alternative finance. In 2015, over US$34 billion was raised worldwide by crowdfunding.

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UK FCA Says It Needs To Revisit Crowdfunding Rules
UK FCA Says It Needs To Revisit Crowdfunding Rules
December 13, 2016  |  Regulation

After seeking comment regarding crowdfunding regulations in July 2016, the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority revealed its findings late last week. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Honeyfund Sweetens The Deal Of Digital Honeymoon Gifting
Honeyfund Sweetens The Deal Of Digital Honeymoon Gifting
November 10, 2016  |  Payment Methods

Traditional wedding registries may be losing steam. When it comes to wedding gifts, many couples today are looking for experiences over crockpots. Sara Margulis, cofounder...

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SportsEngine Buys RallyMe For Sports Fundraising
SportsEngine Buys RallyMe For Sports Fundraising
September 28, 2016  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

SportsEngine said on Tuesday (Sept. 27) it inked a deal to acquire RallyMe, a platform for sports fundraising. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Kickstarter As Silicon Valley For The Masses?
Kickstarter As Silicon Valley For The Masses?
September 21, 2016  |  Investments

It’s not an idle question, according to TechCrunch, which reports that some industry watchers cheering the eventual displacement of traditional financing mechanisms, at least for...

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India Regs Call Startup Lending Practices Into Question
India Regs Call Startup Lending Practices Into Question
September 12, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is placing pressure on the nation’s alternative lending space in a notice issued earlier this month, reports...

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SME Crowdfunding’s Lackluster Debut
SME Crowdfunding’s Lackluster Debut
July 07, 2016  |  B2B Payments

Crowdfunding for small businesses was once a promising proposition, a business model that enables individuals to raise money for startups online to facilitate access to...

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Economic Turmoil Propels SME Crowdfunding In Brazil
Economic Turmoil Propels SME Crowdfunding In Brazil
July 04, 2016  |  B2B Payments

There may be one bright spot for Brazil’s financial services industry as political and economic turmoil rattle the nation. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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