Shocker! Americans are now using crowdfunding to pay for groceries
Americans are increasingly using crowdfunding platform GoFundMe to purchase groceries amid a challenging economy, according to CEO Tim Cadogan.
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TOKYO REPORT: Crowdfunding-Style Hometown Donations Gain Traction in Japan
Under Japan’s “furusato nozei” hometown donation system, growing attention has focused on crowdfunding-style projects that earmark funds for specific purposes, such as passing cultural traditions to t …
GoFundMe CEO says the economy is so bad that more of his customers are crowdfunding just to pay for their groceries
GoFundMe’s CEO says more Americans are crowdfunding everyday essentials like groceries as high costs and strained household finances persist.
GoFundMe CEO says economy is so challenged people are raising money to buy food
During a new conversation on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast (see the video above; listen below), GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan shared that groceries are becoming a hotter topic for fundraising. “In …
Birchal report says equity crowdfunding is more diverse than VC
Birchal’s FY25 report shows women founders gaining ground in crowdfunding, even as overall volumes plunge and platform consolidation continues.
Ohio lawmakers introduce legislation to prevent crowdfunding for violent crimes
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Two Southwestern Ohio Representatives have introduced legislation that would ban individuals accused or convicted of a violent crime from profiting from crowdfunding platforms, …
European Fintech Groups, Crowdfunding Advocates Send Letter to Policymakers Regarding Financial Data Access Regulation (FIDA)
A large group of European Fintech associations, including some crowdfunding groups, has signed a letter advocating on behalf of the Financial Data Access Regulation (FIDA). The letter has been …
Ohio lawmakers introduce legislation to prevent crowdfunding to profit violent offenders
Two Ohio representatives have introduced legislation to prevent those accused or convicted of violent crimes from using crowdfunding platforms. The proposed bill would expand Ohio’s “Son of Sam” law, …
Crowdfunding campaign launched to rebuild KZN guest lodge gutted in fire
A crowdfunding campaign is under way for the owners of an upmarket KwaZulu-Natal lodge which was destroyed in a fire last week.
Bridging The Gap: 4 Essential Fundraising Strategies For Women Leading Health Tech Startups
Before your next investor meeting, audit your deck for language that could trigger bias and replace vague ideals with clear, clinical framing.