Access to Capital: Page 5
Crowdfunding Nearly Tripled Last Year, Becoming a $16 Billion Industry
The pace of crowdfunding growth has only been accelerating, according to a new report on the global industry.
3 Must-Haves to Raising Money Without a Product
Yes, it's completely possible to win the backing of investors without something physical to show.
Beekeeper Invention Sets Record for Most Money Raised on Indiegogo
The Flow Hive honey tap raised $5.3 million on the San Francisco-based crowdfunding platform.
Real-Estate Crowdfunding Set to Top $2.5 Billion This Year
With crowdfunding, investors are able to pool their resources to buy or finance both commercial and residential real-estate investments and purchases.
Déjà Vu 2012: A Zombie-Frankenstein JOBS Act 2.0 Is in the Works
President Obama signed a law more than two years ago expanding access to crowdfunding. The idea was almost universally popular in Washington, a rarity in and of itself, but codifying a plan for how to implement and regulate this new arm of crowdfunding has proven to be an epic challenge.
The 100 U.S. Cities Where Businesses Received the Most VC Funding
In 2014, investment deals closed in a dozen cities that haven't seen VC money in at least five years.
Here's How to Grab an Investor's Attention and Land Funding
In an environment where many startups are seeking funding but few get it, entrepreneurs need to know how to stand out.
Healthy Restaurant Chain Dig Inn Raises $15 Million, Looks to Expand Beyond NYC
As the vegetable-forward eatery looks to increase its store count by at least 50 percent, its founder is also looking for ways to preserve company culture.
Crowdfunding for Life Events, Medical Emergencies Is Now Free on Indiegogo
The San Francisco-based crowdfunding platform says that it will not collect commission when individuals are raising money for medical emergencies, memorials and other life events.
A Primer for Expanding Into New Markets
Amid the excitement of planning an additional branch, prepare by considering these five questions.
Uber Raises $1.2 Billion in New Funding Based on a $40 Billion Valuation
The San Francisco-based transportation juggernaut announced its most recent raise with a bit of a mea culpa and a promise to be a 'smarter and more humble company.'
Food-Tech Startup Dinner Lab Is Crowdfunding a Cool $2 Million -- From Its Customers
The New Orleans-based pop-up event and private catering company is reaching out to its members for it's latest funding round.
Y Combinator Partner on Crowdfunding: It Makes Our Job Harder
Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of social news site Reddit and partner at startup accelerator Y Combinator, talks about how platforms like Kickstarter are making his role as a startup investor more challenging.
Beyond the Big Guys: 13 Smaller VCs to Keep on Your Radar (Infographic)
A look at up-and-coming venture capital firms and what they like to invest in.
The Best and Worst States in America for Crowdfunding
Washington, D.C., is the best place to crowdfund in the U.S. and Mississippi is the worst.