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Two new portals have people talking — so what’s all the buzz about? It seems that Upstart and Pave have transformed the familiar donation/reward-based crowdfunding model into something new. Using these websites, entrepreneurs are able to post ideas, achievements, qualifications, and other critical Read More

The applications for crowdfunding are endless. Up until this point, we’ve seen sundry creative, technological and even bio-medical projects thrive, but one industry slow to join-in has been real estate. Unlike these other areas, it’s hard for entrepreneurs in real estate to get their foot in the do Read More

There are many facts out there campaigners need to maul-over before launching a project. Here’s another one to add to the list: According to Kickstarter, 50% of projects with a compelling crowdfunding video receive funding, whereas 30-35% of projects without a video obtain financial support. This i Read More

There are hundreds of active portals online, but only a handful of which show equity-crowdfunding potential. Of these platforms, we’ve compiled a list of the top five equity-crowdfunding websites to take notice of as 2014 approaches. Read More

Remember, it isn’t necessarily about offering the most expensive or elaborate incentive, but something that is intrinsically valuable and reminiscent of your campaign. Be specific and be creative, as originality is what funders look for. Read More

SeedInvest Groups, with the assistance of Jumpstart New Jersey Angel Network, has raised $1-million in their first round of crowdfunding in support of a new private equity-based platform for accredited angel investors. The portal’s extension, SeedInvest Groups, grants angel group managers the abili Read More

As the FDA challenges, stalls, and dissuades many emerging biotech start-ups, researchers are also troubled by the dwindling number of resources for funding in North America. Until the SEC regulates equity-based crowdfunding, this will continue to be an issue, for only a select pool of investors ca Read More

There are hundreds of crowdfunding websites online vying for your participation. Some websites are dedicated to a very small industry, while others try to encompass all professional and creative platforms. While many crowdfunders may find success with the smaller communities, in terms of credibilit Read More

Fantoo has developed a system that makes organizing your E-mails less frustrating. The new software turns your jumbled inbox into an organized attractive experience by using relevant pictures for each individual E-mail as well as offering several time management tools. Fantoo accomplished this by u Read More

Earlier this year, the 2013 Deloitte Predictions list was released, outlining the company’s expectations moving into the second half of the year. One of the company’s predictions, directly relevant to our previous discussion, is that crowdfunding portals will raise more than $3-billion dollars in 2 Read More