Prosecutor Lays Out Case Against Visium PM

An ex-portfolio manager at Visium Asset Management LP corruptly sought to boost the value of one of its hedge fund's holdings, defrauding investors while enabling the investment firm to earn millions of dollars, a U.S. prosecutor told jurors on Wednesday. via Ex-Visium hedge fund manager cheated investors, U.S. jury hears | Reuters.

Game maker’s big problem: $141M in crowdfunding

Star Citizen has raised $141 million in non-equity crowdfunding from fans for it's next game. The question now is, can it meet the expectations of its "investors"? via Forbes: Star Citizen Lumbers into 2017 with $141 million in Crowdfunding

Beantown Craft Brewer Raises $1M in 48 Days in Hybrid Retail-Institutional CF Round

Boston-based craft beermaker Hopsters has become the fourth company (and second brewer) to break the $1M level in equity crowdfunding on WeFunder, the market-leading platform for offerings under the recently-implemented Reg CF. Notably, Hopsters topped up the capital barrel with a large dollop of funds - $550,000 - from accredited investors. The hybrid retail-institutional strategy boosted the confidence of both investor types, resulting in WeFunder's fastest close of a $1M round yet. via BostInno: Hopsters Clears $1M in Equity Crowdfunding for Fort Point Brew Pub