Global body seeks regulatory checks on crowdfunding investmentIOSCO has called for greater regulatory checks on 'crowdfunding' investment products to avoid any potential systemic risks in future.
10 Feb, 2022, 02.49 PM IST
Crowdfunding industry eyes clarity on regulation and legal accountability in Budget 2022There is an urgent need for a proper compliance framework and regulatory procedures for the crowdfunding industry to unravel its full poten...
29 Jan, 2022, 10.02 AM IST
Crowdfunding’s tryst with successCrowdfunding is about storytelling, communication, technology and consumer behaviour coming together. It’s not the amount of money raised t...
15 Mar, 2021, 03.27 PM IST
Crowdfunding platforms to the rescue for vulnerable populace during Covid-19To be sure, online funding campaigns have been helping stranded migrants and daily wage labourers get access to essentials and community ki...
17 Apr, 2020, 08.40 PM IST
From building toilets to saving trees, Bengaluru does it through crowdfundingVarun Sheth, CEO of crowdfunding platform Ketto, said crowdfunding was on the rise in India due to multiple factors.
04 Jun, 2019, 01.10 PM IST
Rs 13 lakh in 24 hours for liver transplant: How crowdfunding is saving livesThe availability of crowdfunding as a means to take financial help without the risk of getting into debt has made many such platforms popul...
23 May, 2019, 12.44 PM IST
India should take its time to evolve policies on equity crowdfunding: Crowdera's Chet JainnSME IPO is a kind of crowdfunding initiative and there are certain set of rules and regulations that one can follow.
15 Mar, 2019, 02.11 PM IST
Crowdfunding platform DesiredWings acquires CatapoooltBoth the brands will stay in the market post this acquisition, focusing on different segments of the crowdfunding industry.
06 Apr, 2017, 04.45 PM IST
View: Startup funding stuck in the Sebi mazeSebi has also assumed that the offer made on the platform is likely to violate the private placement norms under the Companies Act.
30 Nov, 2016, 12.25 PM IST
Xiaomi to bring crowdfunding platform to IndiaXiaomi, which is betting big on the Internet of Things (IoT) space with its Mi Ecosystem, has invested in 55 startups that work on connecte...
22 Sep, 2016, 07.59 AM IST
Tight government regulation, paucity of innovation limiting crowdfunding startups in IndiaEven as equity crowdfunding is one of the fastest growing models of crowdfunding globally with a total volume of $2.5 billion, it is yet to...
10 May, 2016, 03.58 AM IST
Why startups are now swearing by crowdfunding platforms like Grex and Equity Crest to raise moneyMost crowdfunding platforms have a minimum investment threshold starting at Rs 5–10 lakh. Upper limits in investments are set by the compan...
14 Jan, 2016, 03.22 AM IST
Everyone can lend: 7 tips to become a lender on crowdfunding sitesIn the US and Europe crowdfunding is an established part of the financial ecosystem. In India, the modern day investor is coming to terms w...
04 Mar, 2015, 02.29 PM IST
Don't want to take a loan? Know how crowdfunding can help finance your projectConventional ways of raising funds may not always suit you. Thanks to crowdfunding platforms, now you can approach a large group of people ...
26 Jan, 2015, 08.22 AM IST
Startups see dark clouds over Sebi's crowdfunding planMany of the proposals by Sebi to oversee crowdfunding are leading to unrest in the startup community.
20 Jun, 2014, 12.38 PM IST
Crowdfunding: Startups looking at various ways to minimise risk of fraudIn India, many startups have created platforms for Indians to invest small amounts in projects within the country.
10 May, 2014, 11.18 AM IST
Crowdfunding platforms for start-ups: Little awareness & legal hurdles may slow down promising startCrowdfunding platforms are trying to find their feet — and entrepreneurs eager to raise funds from them — will be hoping that regulations e...
20 Apr, 2014, 03.13 AM IST