Providing alternative finance brings risk, but is highly popular
Regulator allows Americans to invest in the equity of start-up companies raised though online sites
Companies with venture capital background believe move would protect inexperienced investors
Government has withdrawn support for smaller-scale projects
Mid-sized companies raise millions but pitfalls remain
Peer-to-peer funding law change sees sharp rise in SME loans
Angels to be given clearer assessment of investment opportunities
Collective purchase schemes are transforming buy-to-let
More than 2.5bn people lack basic services, says UN
Milestone for fast-growing investment crowdfunding sector
Yasser Khattak focused on plugs and switches to find a solution to an everyday problem
The web is only part of the answer — if access to justice is the objective, its cost must fall
Platform for lending to credit-starved graduates from emerging markets gets backing from Balderton
Broker invests in equity crowdfunding platform
Human rights group seeks review of attempt to provide services for Gulf prisons
Public funds help build rival to London, Paris and Silicon Valley
Are brewery investments frothy, or will they fall flat?
The adult industry is building its brands in an effort to counter digital disruption
With a minimum investment of $161, project opens commercial real estate to retail investors
Financing is more widely available, but could mean giving up control of your company
FinnCap and Grant Thornton are among those to list early-stage equity deals in tie-up
Campaigners lodge claim in court over leak of Sturgeon memo after crowdfunding drive
The company is fundraising via Crowdcube, with a post-funding valuation of £25m
More than £14,000 raised for legal effort to void election of Lib Dem MP
Market leader rejects accusations of exposing amateur investors to risks they may not appreciate
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