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October 15 2012
The world of entrepreneurial finance is changing rapidly; we are at a tipping point that will make what seems like a vibrant part of our global economy today seem small in one year’s hindsight. Whether you are a service provider, social entrepreneur, angel investor, venture capitalist, or one of the millions of people ready to become a small-scale start up financier, it is time to pay attention.
October 01 2012
IPO Village, the first of its kind crowdfunding platform to host initial public offerings, announced today that they have received over $1 million in pledges for their first crowdfunded IPO set to go live in the coming weeks. IPO Village is an organization that uses crowdfunding to bring exclusive pre-IPOs to the everyday retail investor, allowing "Main Street" investors to access stock that was once only reserved for the Wall Street elite.
September 25 2012
Start-up game developers have a new place to look for funding. Gambitious, an Amsterdam-based crowdfunding platform exclusive to the gaming industry, opened for business Tuesday, allowing users in Europe and the U.S. to launch (and donate to) projects with funding goals of up to 2.5 million euros.
September 25 2012
I was still arranging my papers as my cab pulled up to the Rayburn office building on Independence Avenue. Turns out, when you are asked to testify before Congress, you are responsible for bringing copies of your statement for each Member.
September 21 2012
Kickstarter, the darling of the crowdfunding movement, is tightening up its requirements for the creators who ask for funding on the site, after a rash of criticism that funded projects are running behind schedule.
September 21 2012
The global edition of our Internet Statistics Compendium saw further expansion this month as the e-commerce chapter grew to accommodate fresh data looking at the rise of crowdfunding. Crowdfunding platforms (CFPs) such as KickStarter, Indiegogo and Sponsume are providing another option for musicians, social enterprises, writers, artists and start-ups to raise capital for their projects.
September 21 2012
Since the passing of the JOBS Act, we’ve seen an increase in the usage of crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and Fundable. These crowdfunding platforms have helped fund everything from startups, film and music projects, non-profits, and all types of small businesses in between. While the jury is still out on the long-term viability of these endeavors, crowdfunding is a major catalyst in shifting the way small businesses operate and source capital.
September 04 2012
In response to FINRA’s proposed guidelines, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP has submitted the attached comment letter.