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Crowdfunding
The growing role of crowdfunding after a tragedy
by
Reema Khrais
Jun 15, 2016
A GoFundMe campaign for the victims of the Orlando, Florida shooting has already raised millions.
Now you can crowdfund your angel investors
May 16, 2016
A change to an 80-year-old law on investing allows small investors to try their hand as venture capitalists.
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A check on equity-based crowdfunding
by
Jim Burress
Aug 21, 2015
Georgia was one of the first states to allow this type of regulated crowdfunding.
Greece crowdfunding campaign fails to reach goal
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 7, 2015
The campaign didn't quite hit its €1.6 billion target.
Asking fans to help build a stadium
Feb 12, 2015
A developer is crowd-sourcing the funds to rebuild the Detroit Tigers' stadium.
As funding drops, scientists turn to the crowd
Jan 1, 2015
Crowdfunding comes to the research lab, and websites spring up to vet projects.
Crowdfunding the path to college
by
Annie Baxter
Aug 26, 2014
More students are banking on the generosity of strangers to foot their bills.
For public good, not for profit.
SEC's Kickstarter rule: Everyone's a venture capitalist!
Oct 23, 2013
Investing in nascent companies has, for the most part, been the preserve of the wealthy. Until now.
Oakland neighbors turn to crowdfunding for security
Oct 8, 2013
Using a Kickstarter-like web platform to fill the gaps left by the police force
Kickstarter for your start-up: Finding accredited investors
by
Jeff Tyler
Sep 23, 2013
The Securities and Exchange Commission changes its rules around crowdsourcing start-up companies.