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Crowdfunding July 13, 2022
By Daniel Martin

How a Google-Accelerated Gaming Metaverse is Gaining Traction on Wefunder

With over 72,000 highly engaged users across games and exponential growth in traffic, Gamestacy has attracted over 150 investors and keeps growing with a social game...

Crowdfunding March 15, 2021
By Rebecca Stoner

SEC Amends Regulation Crowdfunding, Increasing Capital Raise to $5M

Last year, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that they would be amending the amount of capital that emerging companies can raise through Regulation Crowdfunding,...

Crowdfunding November 3, 2020
By Joshua Stoner

SEC Expands Reg CF Fundraising Limits from $1.07M to $5M

For start-ups looking to raise capital through Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), life has just gotten a little bit easier. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has...

Crowdfunding October 5, 2020
By Joshua Stoner

‘Crowdcube’ to Merge with Rival Equity Crowdfunding Platform ‘Seedrs’

Crowdcube and Seedrs, each equity crowdfunding platforms based in the United Kingdom, have announced an upcoming merger/acquisition.These companies represent some of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms...

Crowdfunding April 9, 2020
By Antoine Tardif, CEO & Founder of Securities.io

Nick Bhargava, Co-Founder of GROUNDFLOOR – Interview Series

Editor’s Note: This interview reflects the views and platform features of GROUNDFLOOR at the time it was conducted. Regulatory frameworks, product offerings, geographic availability, and historical...

Crowdfunding April 8, 2020
By Joshua Stoner

Defying the Odds with MERJ, StartEngine, and LiquidPiston

Defying the OddsWhile the world struggles to adapt and persevere, through the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, there are a select few companies that have managed to continue...

Crowdfunding March 18, 2020
By David Hamilton

Equity Crowdfunding Explained: Rules, Benefits, and Risks

Summary:Equity crowdfunding allows private companies to raise capital from the public by selling securities online under defined regulatory frameworks. Enabled by the JOBS Act and similar...

Crowdfunding March 5, 2020
By Joshua Stoner

How Regulators Are Modernizing Crowdfunding Rules

Summary:As crowdfunding and other alternative capital formation methods mature, regulators across multiple jurisdictions have revisited prospectus exemption frameworks. Developments in the United States, Canada, and Europe...

Crowdfunding March 4, 2020
By David Hamilton

Canada’s Startup Crowdfunding Rules Explained

Summary:Canada’s National Instrument 45-110 created a nationally harmonized framework for startup crowdfunding, expanding capital access for early-stage issuers while preserving investor protections. The regime reflects a...

Crowdfunding January 3, 2020
By Joshua Stoner

Crowdfunding in the U.S. vs Canada: Key Regulatory Differences

Summary:Equity crowdfunding has matured unevenly across North America. While the United States operates under a centralized federal framework, Canada continues to rely on a patchwork of...

Crowdfunding July 28, 2019
By David Hamilton

How Reg A+ and Broker-Dealer Licensing Power Equity Crowdfunding

Summary:The evolution of equity crowdfunding in the United States has been shaped by regulatory clarity, broker-dealer licensing, and the expansion of Reg A+ offerings. Platforms like...

Crowdfunding July 19, 2019
By Antoine Tardif, CEO & Founder of Securities.io

Top 5 Equity Crowdfunding Websites – Opinion

Crowdfunding has been around since 2008 with the launch of indiegogo, followed by Kickstarter which launched in 2009.The early crowdfunding websites offered users free perks, and...

Crowdfunding March 4, 2019
By Joshua Stoner

What Happened to SeedInvest? From Circle to StartEngine

The Vision That Didn’t MaterializeIn early 2019, the fintech world was buzzing with a major announcement: Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, had officially acquired...

Crowdfunding November 11, 2018
By Joshua Stoner

StartEngine (STGC): Equity Crowdfunding & Tokenization Guide

Who Is StartEngine? Overview of the PlatformStartEngine is a premier equity crowdfunding platform headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2011, operates with the mission of...