September 25, 2013
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is moving to propose rules that would allow companies to raise money through equity crowd-funding and more lightly regulated...
September 25, 2013
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Crowdfunding has enabled millions of people to donate money to make prototype products a reality and support artistic projects, among other proposals. In exchange, supporters have...
September 25, 2013
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LONDON -- Raising €1.3 million in just thirteen hours, 1700 Dutch households that came together to buy shares in a wind turbine have set a new...
September 23, 2013
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Crowd-funding is now being used to generate funds to pay for funerals which can cost up to $10,000 for a standard ceremony. Traditionally the capital-generating...
September 23, 2013
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A year and a half ago congress passed the JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our BusinessStart-ups) by an overwhelming margin. It was meant to supplant laws that...
September 23, 2013
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Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud 'crowdfunded' the building of cheap homes. Can you profit from being a small-time dragon investor? It is new and it is...
September 23, 2013
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A homeless man in America who turned in tens of thousands of pounds he found in a backpack is in the clover after a bid...
September 23, 2013
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The idea was a wearable Bluetooth finger ring with an LED display that would help wearers stay connected with their smartphones, but the concept never...
September 23, 2013
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Are crowdfunding and renewable energy a good match? And at the same time, can we get the public to participate in projects that will benefit...