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Laffster, once a platform specifically targeting comedians, rebranded itself today to become Cogo, available to actors, authors, musicians and athletes.

On the last day of the public comment period over the proposed equity crowdfunding rules, a slew of stakeholders wrote into the SEC on the topic of liability in the case of fraud.

While many people celebrate going public, this new milestone can be challenging on many fronts. Here, we discuss how to keep investors engaged and your board satisfied.

The JOBS Act and the proposed SEC rules really has nothing to do with the popular funding site. So what exactly is it?

The San Francisco-based fundraising platform secured a hefty pile of cash which it will use to grow globally and make its platform more mobile-friendly.

If you're going to try to fund your startup via crowdfunding, here's what you need to know before taking the plunge.

The Securities and Exchange Commission released provisional rules to regulate equity crowdfunding on Oct. 23. The comment period officially ends on Feb. 3, but there is no end in sight to the debate.

You're not likely to raise a $1 million on Kickstarter. Here's how you should go about raising funds for your project.

Fundable, the online platform for both donation and equity-based crowdfunding, has helped startups raise $50 million in 8 months. Here are its projections for the future of crowdfunding.

Here we go over several reasons why larger banks are starting to warm up to small-business lending again.

With hundreds of crowdfunding platforms online, it's hard to know which to choose. CrowdsUnite aims to cut through the confusion by providing a comprehensive review site of all the available options.

With 'Indiegogo Outpost,' you can raise money from the crowd without having to direct any web traffic away from your own website.

You have a great idea for an app, but how do you find the funds you need to develop it?

Media coverage for your crowdfunding project will help attract backing and build brand awareness. Learn how you can get the press interested in your project.

As the chatter over the 'The Wolf of Wall Street' shows, the only acceptable form of bias nowadays is toward the free markets.

The investor behind hot startups Warby Parker, Birchbox and Bonobos is looking to take your questions.

Whether you're looking to raise some funds or invest in a project, here are some things to know about platforms such as Kickstarter and IndieGoGo .

Entrepreneurs seek venture capital, even though it is financially unattractive. Think twice about jumping in. The water is deep.

Be prepared to communicate these points, and you'll be speaking your investor's language.

After a false start, Lindsay Gaskin tweaked her business model and gained the attention of major investors.

Most dividend provisions fall into one of three categories. Do you understand the differences between them?