Westbound & Down closes in on $1.25M crowdfunding raise, eyes Denver brewpub
If there are people demanding more beer and food options, what better way to raise money than through those people?” CEO Jake Gardner said.
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CMON announces layoffs, will stop ‘all future game development’ and crowdfunding efforts
The company is well-known for its prolific use of crowdfunding. As of February 2024 … noting potential losses of up to $2.1 million. Its financial statements have also been delayed in reaching …
CMON lays off staff, freezes all future board games, blames tariffs
We did not make this choice lightly, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted”, the board games publisher says in a new statement.
Sonical goes crowdfunding for its ‘appable’ AI headphones tech
A startup called Sonical has launched a crowdfunding campaign focusing on “AI for your ears”. By which it means smarter headphones.
CMBS Loan Losses Climb Sharply as Loss Severity Hits New High
Last month saw another increase in CMBS loan losses, according to Trepp. The losses involved $157.5 million in value across six loans. Total losses ran $128 million, with an average loss severity …
Business Leaders Discuss Finding Balance Between the Human and the Technological
The TIME100 Summit convenes leaders from the global TIME100 community to spotlight solutions and encourage action toward a better world. This year’s summit features a variety of speakers across a …
Addressing racial inequities in crowdfunding
Racial biases in donation-based crowdfunding platforms impact outcomes, with Black beneficiaries receiving fewer donations than White beneficiaries for similar emotional expressiveness in campaign …
Forbes Talks: How Everette Taylor’s Unconventional Rise Shaped His Leadership—And Kickstarter’s Comeback
Everette Taylor beat the odds to become CEO of Kickstarter. Now he’s betting big on the creator economy—and rebuilding the platform to serve a new generation of creative founders.
Cypriot proptech firm opens investment to the public
According to the announcement, it is one of the first local tech companies to turn to crowdfunding, aiming to involve the public more directly in its growth. Already active in Cyprus, Greece and …
Where did my donation go? The ethical gap in modern humanitarian crowdfunding
A viral video, a heartfelt caption, a click—and money is on its way to someone, somewhere, in need. Crowdfunding platforms and online appeals have reshaped how people give during emergencies, offering …