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 …
Fintech platform raising $3M for small business crowdfunding
A Pittsburgh-based startup that helps people invest in small businesses is making big moves to support more entrepreneurs. On top of actively raising $3 million for its next funding round, fintech …
Honeycomb Credit seeks $3M, acquires fellow crowdfunding platform IFundWomen
On top of actively raising $3 million for its next funding round, fintech company Honeycomb Credit announced on Monday the acquisition of fellow crowdfunding startup IFundWomen (IFW) for an …
Dacxi Chain Successfully Pilots First Cross-Border Equity Crowdfunding Deal Sharing
LONDON, NZ, UNITED KINGDOM, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dacxi Chain has successfully completed the first cross-border equity crowdfunding pilot deal sharing, marking a significant milestone …
MYndspan Appoints Holmusk Founder and CEO Nawal Roy as Strategic Advisor
MYndspan, the first company to offer clinical-grade MEG brain scanning to consumers, today announced the appointment of Nawal Roy, Founder and CEO of Holmusk, as a strategic advisor. Roy’s expertise …
The CEO In The Middle Of An Epic Battle With Danone—And Her Own Family. Plus: Navigate Tariff-Fueled Anxiety
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Swarmed Crowdfunding Campaign Funds in Under 24 Hours Amid Record Bee Losses
Swarmed reached full funding in under 24 hours to expand its real-time swarm alert system, built to connect communities and beekeepers during critical spring swarm season.