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Why Dutch fans are raising thousands of euros for Pippi Longstocking actress

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:13:14 +0100

Fans have raised thousands of euros for the Swedish actress who played adventurer Pippi Longstocking on TV, after they discovered she was paid only a small amount for the iconic role.

Fears new funding rules could hobble Swedish startups

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 19:09:09 +0200

Sweden is to launch a major review of crowdfunding, the growing but largely unregulated sector that helps private individuals invest in small companies. But business groups warn that new rules could "kill" the fledgling sector – and make it harder for Swedish startups to get capital.

Swedish crowdfunders turn 'likes' into equity

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:01:00 +0100

A Swedish website is helping start-ups tap their social media networks to find man-on-the-street equity investors, and in some cases dispel the skepticism of traditional bankrollers, The Local's Ann Törnkvist discovers.