http://news.prlog.org/tag/crowd-funding/crowd-funding - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12131357-web-series-comic-geeks-kickstarts-their-first-episode.htmlSt. Louis based web series, Comic Geeks, premiere's their pilot episode alongside a Kickstarter campaign. http://www.prlog.org/12132408-crowdfunding-pro-and-contra-conference-brought-to-denver-the-experts-from-all-over-the-us.htmlCrowdfunding Pro and Contra Conference in Denver,CO on May 3d brought together investors, lawyers and entrepreneurs from all over the United States to discuss current state of the industry and future developments in the private investments arena. http://www.prlog.org/12128818-worldbop-launches-alpha-release-of-its-new-crowdfunding-website.htmlInnovative new website uses crowdfunding, social media, and storytelling to make it faster, easier, and cheaper for nonprofit organizations to raise funds online to help people in need http://www.prlog.org/12128911-leaders-of-european-and-australian-platforms-will-participate-in-debate-at-crowdfunding-conference.htmlThe Crowdfunding Pro and Contra Conference will be held on May 3d at the Innovation Pavilion in Denver, CO. http://www.prlog.org/12122708-sugar-that-brings-health-for-diabetics-the-remarkable-stevia-plant-is-shaking-crowd-funding.htmlLondon, The young British company sweetly™ stevia Ltd have launched the most innovative and environmentally friendly natural sweetener made of pure Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni plant. http://www.prlog.org/12118830-innovative-natural-sweetener-waking-up-the-crowd-funding.htmlLondon, April 15th 2013 – the young British company sweetly™ stevia Ltd have launched the most innovative and environmentally friendly natural sweetener in the tabletop category. http://www.prlog.org/12112418-advertising-and-marketing-firm-to-give-away-50000-to-help-stimulate-the-economy.htmlAdvertising and Marketing Firm to Give $50,000 Away for New Hire, Advertising and Marketing Support to help stimulate the... http://www.prlog.org/12097426-chins-mojo-announces-north-sentinel-high-school-band-on-new-cd.htmlTexas area rock band Chin's Mojo announces a partnership with a high school marching band, the North Sentinel High School Marching Band. This partnership will be heard on the Chin's Mojo CD release, expected in Summer 2013. http://www.prlog.org/12096610-in-arizona-eco-friendly-products-provide-jobs-for-adults-with-disabilities.htmlPaul Honnen has a vision – produce and offer an innovative, zero-waste indoor air quality solution and help his community while helping the planet. How does he plan to achieve that vision? Three words: PollenTEC, STARS and you. http://www.prlog.org/12090347-start-ups-unique-crowd-funding-promotion-aimed-at-advertisers.htmlAYN announces promotion to advertisers to fund expansion if its' network, which will provide a channel to an audience of families with kids in youth sports. This is the first time a company has approached advertisers in a crowd-funding effort. http://www.prlog.org/12082096-bridge-the-gap-villages-fiji-launches-funding-effort-for-responsible-tourism.htmlBridge the Gap Villages, an Indianapolis based firm, announces a crowd source funding effort for the first responsible tourism project in Northern Fiji through StartSomeGood http://www.prlog.org/12081257-indiegogorupturian-themovie-crowd-funding-your-opportunty-to-appear-as-background-actoractress.htmlUsing Indiegogo for crowd funding, Bernal Films started a campaign to produce a trailer / demo for the film “Rupturian”. As perk for the campaign, Bernal Films is giving the opportunity of being selected to appear as a background actor / actress. http://www.prlog.org/12079868-mobile-world-congress-where-the-money-meets-the-talent.htmlMobile Monday and the Grow VC Group organize a conference about mobile startup funding at the Mobile World Congress 2013. The conference has a top-level group of industry experts to talk about funding from several different angels. http://www.prlog.org/12028758-santas-gone-social-with-dream-santa-make-your-dreams-come-true-with-social-gift-funding.htmlScan metro is the parent company of attached design and hosting as well as other web properties such as Dream santa, mybandfund, etc. It is a Technology company. http://www.prlog.org/12026505-magickey-password-manager-that-helps-create-digital-safety-launching-on-indiegogo.htmlTo help create a safer digital world with simple password management, MagicKey has partnered with IndieGoGo for crowd-funding to help launch its innovative password management smartphone app. http://www.prlog.org/12023470-lifesaving-invention-selected-as-finalist-in-national-job-creation-challenge.htmlThe Locking Cap, the small safe that saves lives, founded by college student Joseph Simpson-is one of 93 finalists in a nationwide Job Creation Challenge. The goal: Help stop Rx abuse while creating jobs during a 5 week competition via contributions. http://www.prlog.org/12016541-leading-comedy-podcast-launches-kickstarter-campaign.htmlThe Keith and the Girl comedy podcast looks to raise $10,000 through a Kickstarter campaign and thirty-hour podcast marathon featuring popular standup comedians, musical guests and more. http://www.prlog.org/12013433-indiegogo-helps-build-creative-studio-in-east-la.htmlTo start their campaign, The Forge listed event tickets as one of the perks you can make a donation for on the site (along with studio rentals and signed artwork) at $25 level, which gets you into any event with a free plus-one. http://www.prlog.org/12005269-techno-entrepreneurs-access-crowd-funding-for-equity-expertise.htmlIndustry leaders share knowledge and expertise with technology start-ups. http://www.prlog.org/11999218-are-you-tough-enough-to-sign-death-waver-for-charity.htmlCanadian filmmaker Matthew Janega is putting himself to the test in this year's World's Toughest Mudder event, and documenting it to raise awareness for Wounded Warriors Canada and the Wounded Warriors Project. http://www.prlog.org/11996236-broadcast-quality-internet-tv-network-notmymotherstv-launches-first-series-secret-bedfellows.htmlEdgy, Sci-Fi Comedy from “Star Trek: Next Generation’s” Brian Lane Promises to Reveal "There Are No Earthlings!" Crowdfunding Effort via Indiegogo.com Lets Viewers Have a Voice in Casting, Creative Content, Network Pick-ups and Cancellations http://www.prlog.org/11989447-crowd-fund-50k-for-your-start-up-in-5-weeks.htmlWe’re giving 500 Start-Ups the chance to raise $50K each over 5 weeks. 500 Start-Ups will get small group workshops, 50 crowdfunding events in 50 states on 11/1 and 5 weeks of campaign support to help raise $50K. http://www.prlog.org/11979307-the-soho-loft-university-series-creative-impact-entrepreneurship.htmlThe Soho Loft creates a series of lectures and workshops on creative financing solutions designed to shape and prepare young and aspiring entrepreneurs for visionary leadership and relevant service in their communities and chosen fields. http://www.prlog.org/11977703-work-with-jerk-have-some-black-coffee.htmlIndependent Filmmakers Seek Crowd-Funding From Long-Suffering Workforce http://www.prlog.org/11973601-export-15b-via-us-crowd-funding-2012.htmlThis is from The Soho Loft Capital Creation Events which is in retrospect to the news on how crowd funding is driving $1.5 Billion to the US Market and how TSL has grown alongside of that. http://www.prlog.org/11962270-creators-of-tiki-toss-3d-announce-new-fundraiser-to-meet-increased-demand-for-their-tiki-toss-game.htmlMellow Militia launches crowd-funding campaign through Indiegogo to raise funds needed for heightened production of its popular new physical game http://www.prlog.org/11960807-kickstarter-crowd-funding-launches-the-emoticonpop-wall-art-project.htmlKickstarter project, EmoticonPOP, is wall art to express your personality. This crowd funded project aims to put emoticons in your family room. http://www.prlog.org/11954293-logicward-pitches-online-to-raise-funds-to-help-them-in-their-effort-to-champion-creativity.htmlLogicWard a tech start-up turn fundraiser to help bring to life LinksWeaver their new service for creative people http://www.prlog.org/11944704-crowd-funding-symposium-713-with-sec-finra-cfira-patrick-mchenry-nc-jeff-merkley-oregon.htmlCrowd funding expert David Drake has termed it “marvelous” that key figures including heads of FINRA, the SEC and Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) are in support of the crowdfunding component of the JOBS Act. http://www.prlog.org/11930847-skype-founder-joins-david-drake-at-the-soho-loft.htmlThe Soho Loft has a new strong board advisor and strategic partnership with Johan Gorecki, Co-Founder of Skype and Europe’s 4th largest media house Bonnier. http://www.prlog.org/11928638-dc-entrepreneurs-meet-active-investors-at-the-soho-loft-vc-and-angel-event-on-tuesday-july-24.htmlThe Soho Loft Capital Creation Events and FundingPost will host a special educational session in Washington, DC for Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists on July 24 at the "DC VC and Angel Event” sponsored by Bingham McCutchen and SocialRadius. http://www.prlog.org/11927438-crowd-funding-for-equity-solutions-7-regulation-section-508-safe-harbor-for-crowd-funding.html1933 Securities Act requires security sales to be registered. There's an exception: Regulation D, Section 508 does not require registration if sale is made to an "accredited investor." We propose it's embraced in crowd funding rules under JOBS Act. http://www.prlog.org/11919600-david-drake-the-soho-loft-meets-european-ministers-in-brussels-tomorrow.htmlTomorrow a U.S. Commerce delegation arrives in Brussels. David Drake, The Soho Loft, is selected to represent U.S. views on crowd funding and JOBS Act. The delegation will have private meetings with European ministers on US and European SME policies. http://www.prlog.org/11919165-forbes-reports-new-crowdfunding-medstartr-site-could-change-healthtech-startup-funding-forever.htmlIn July 7th Forbes, Dave Chase reports MedStartr is bringing the crowdfunding concept to healthcare so that "customers get a great deal and early access to a product...the startup gets non-dilutive funding and market validation to help it grow..." http://www.prlog.org/11918913-help-non-profits-social-innovators-at-in-person-crowd-funding-event.html**Thursday July 12th, 5.45pm - 9.30pm, 281 Summer Street, Boston.** Meet the CEO's of exciting Sustainability oriented and Non-Profit Start-Ups face to face and support them by making a pledge with new "In Person" Crowd Funding. http://www.prlog.org/11917377-black-girls-code-launches-indiegogo-crowdfunding-campaign-to-help-bridge-the-digital-divide.htmlBlack Girls Code launches an crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo to help bridge the digital divide by teaching computer programming to 200 girls of color in seven cities during their Summer of Code http://www.prlog.org/11907991-dog-on-the-go-travel-pack-launches-on-crowdfunding-site-indiegogo.htmlDog On The Go has launched a campaign on IndieGoGo to introduce The Dog On The Go Travel Pack. Great for people who travel with their dogs or take their dogs to work. http://www.prlog.org/11905306-the-soho-loft-presents-crowd-funding-solutions-at-silicon-valley-forum-in-oakland-ca-tonight.htmlDavid Drake, Founder and CEO of The Soho Loft Capital Creation Events a holding company of LDJ Capital, is presenting a panel discussion on crowd funding today with Mark Perlmutter, MicroAngels, and executives from Indiegogo and Orrick Law Firm. http://www.prlog.org/11904518-wwwsecjobsactcom-secjobs-act-crowd-funding-and-hedge-fund-marketing-what-it-all-means.htmlwww.secjobsact.com: SEC,JOBS ACT, Crowd Funding and Hedge Fund Marketing- What it all means. ." Crowd funding can be used to fund a startup or existing company, or small business." The recently signed JOBS Act opens the door for capital raising http://www.prlog.org/11892384-limbifycom-launches-novel-all-inclusive-idea-development-system-for-aspiring-entrepreneurs.htmlLimbify.com Launches a Novel All-Inclusive Idea Development System for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in Exclusive Partnership with the National Eagles and Angels Association http://www.prlog.org/11886694-launch-of-the-free-filmmaking-ebook-the-making-of-an-indie-feature-film-in-the-developing-world.htmlDiscussing the process of developing and producing an independent feature film in a developing country environment, this ebook examines the US-Asian independent co-production in Cambodia, 'Freedom Deal' as a case study. http://www.prlog.org/11869022-cambodian-indie-feature-film-freedom-deal-fights-lack-of-local-funding-with-indiegogo.htmlCambodian Indie Feature Film FREEDOM DEAL Fights Lack of Local Funding & Missing Cinema Infrastructure following Khmer Rouge regime to Reveal the Untold Story of the Secret 1970 US War in Cambodia http://www.prlog.org/11866890-greenergreengrass-launches-indiegogo-campaign.htmlGreenerGreenGrass Raises Funds for Retail Launch of Natural Lawn Products http://www.prlog.org/11865190-these-tiny-aliens-need-your-help.htmlNew iPhone Game Some Are Saying Could be the Next Angry BirdsTM http://www.prlog.org/11865144-new-vail-colorado-business-builds-brand-around-area-ski-bunnies.htmlNew business is using area ski instructors as models for editorial photography, modeling, event hosting and print advertising. http://www.prlog.org/11860718-shareagiftcom-takes-on-justgiving-as-free-personal-fund-raising-service.htmlShareagift.com helps friends collect money online. it's seen a rising trend in use for personal fund-raising eg £5k+ recently raised for a holiday for terminally ill friend. Now free, it's more attractive than JustGiving for small, personal causes. http://www.prlog.org/11858021-mud-muscles-and-mayhem-to-rock-your-mobile-world-takes-different-approach-with-kickstarter.htmlTony Simpson, president of Hard Lick Sports, and former Verizon Wireless president, said that his studio team is working on a sports simulation built on Unity 3D. Hard Lick has launched a $250,000 Kickstarter campaign to fund finishing the game. http://www.prlog.org/11851887-entreprenuer-aims-to-uplift-through-glamour.htmlLime Light Fashion launches crowd funding campaign to start brick and mortar store http://www.prlog.org/11847763-the-islington-chamber-and-camden-business-network-wants-to-get-businesses-funded.htmlIn this tough economic climate, its more difficult than ever before for small businesses to find funding to grow. Many SMEs lack confidence in the banking system to approach their local banks for bank loans. http://www.prlog.org/11823794-myazimia-and-launchtcom-enter-into-collaboration-agreement.htmlMyAzimia.org, the Peer to Peer (P2P) and micro- lending platform provider and Launcht.com, the white-label crowd funding portal provider have entered into a collaboration agreement to enhance their existing businesses.