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The founder of a company not only needs to study the market well, come up with an excellent business idea and understand how to generate income with its help but also find money to launch a project. There are various options for raising funds, each of which is associated with certain consequences....

Plain Sight, a social media app geared toward in-person networking, has launched a funding campaign on Republic, a robust system for private investing in pre-seed to pre-IPO companies. Benzinga chatted with Plain Sight CEO and founder James Chapman about the development. About:...

People around the world were shocked when a planned protest in Washington, D.C. devolved into a riot on January 6th. Momentarily, even Democrats and Republicans were united in their denunciation of the riot. However, the shockwaves this event sent across the political landscape reverberated well...

The coronavirus pandemic compressed five years of digital transformation in the U.S. into five months, “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary said Saturday. What O’Leary calls “the great digital pivot” away from retail presents an opportunity for investors, he said....

In an interview with Benzinga, Craig Cecilio, co-founder at the real estate investment platform DiversyFund, discussed the firm's mission of unlocking wealth-building opportunities for experts and novices alike. About DiversyFund Started in August 2016 by Cecilio and Alan Lewis, DiversyFund is...

In an interview with Benzinga, CrowdStreet’s Shawna Wright-Smith and Tore Steen discussed how their platform strives to democratize commercial real estate endeavors through crowdfunding. About CrowdStreet Founded in 2012, founders Steen and Darren Powderly took advantage of regulatory...

In the burgeoning world of thematic exchange traded funds, several funds offer exposure to the fast-growing fintech universe. That group grew Thursday with the launch of the Amplify CrowdBureau Peer-to-Peer Lending & Crowdfunding ETF (NYSE: LEND). What Happened LEND tracks the CrowdBureau Peer-...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week it will hold its second ever FinTech Forum on October 26 and heavily focus on crowdfunding and peer-to-peer payment systems. The event will take place at the FTC's Constitution Centers offices in Washington, DC. The FTC said that these two...

RealtyShares said it has returned more than $10 million to investors. According to RealtyShares, offering a range of investment and financing options is a key to its success. Real estate and platforms like RealtyShares have become an attractive choice for investors looking for...

Volatile markets create uncertainty for investors. The financial crises in China and Europe foster fear. One solution for some investors might be crowdfunded real estate. Marshall Saunders, a 30-year veteran of Midwestern real estate markets spoke with Benzinga recently about his Twin Cities-...

Given recent market turbulence, real estate investment is gaining traction, especially with Chinese investors. Wealth Migrate CEO Scott Picken says Shanghai will become the financial hub of the world. Real estate crowdfunding platform, Wealth Migrate, is poised to take advantage. Scott Picken,...

Nestdrop, a mobile app that allows California residents to order medial marijuana and alcohol to be delivered to their door, is facing some pretty hefty legal fees and they're asking supporters to help foot the bill. The company expanded its alcohol delivery services to include marijuana in...

Long before Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Rockethub came around, there was EquityNet. It’s a business crowdfunding platform that’s been around since 2005. With more than 50,000 members, approximately $250 million has been raised by its entrepreneurs. CEO Judd Hollas told Benzinga that...