Nordeus Wins Best Gaming Start-up at Europas Awards 2011

London, UK (PRWEB UK) 18 November 2011

Social and mobile games start-up Nordeus was last-night crowned best gaming start-up at the Europas Awards 2011, held in Londons West End. The award was given to the games developer after a whirlwind 18 months that has seen the company grow from three people to a team of over 40. The award jury acknowledged the bootstrapped companies successful journey from Serbian start-up to strong stable growth and a highly profitable business, thanks to the success of its hugely popular football management game, Top Eleven.

The Europas, which are voted for by tech industry experts, cap a fantastic year for Nordeus and their flagship game Top Eleven, which this summer became the most played sports game on Facebook and Web after overtaking EA SPORTS FIFA Superstars. Top Eleven now has nearly one million daily users, which log on every day to play.

Winning such an award, especially one decided by your peers, is a huge honour, said Branko Milutinovi, Nordeus CEO, after picking up their award. Europe is currently going through an immensely challenging period, yet tech companies are showing that hard-work and creativity can lead to success, whatever the economic climate. We couldnt have done this without our amazing team back in Serbia and its fantastic for our team to represent the region in this fantastic showcase for European tech businesses.

Awards chairman and TechCruch Europe editor Mike Butcher praised the talent and success of the Nordeus team: Banging it from Belgrade! Yet another example of how you can make it global from Europe.

Twenty-two awards were given away in all at the ceremony, which sought to reward the best of Europes tech companies. The event also saw Mixcloud win best Entertainment startup, Accel voted VC of the year and Rovio winning a special Europa Hero award for kicking ass around the world for their hit app Angry Birds. A full list of winners can be found at http://eu.techcrunch.com/2011/11/18/peer-index-takes-the-honours-as-the-europas-awards-drifts-east/

Nordeus has also been chosen as one of 25 tech companies to watch by the European Tech Tour this month, placing the team alongside SoundCloud and Wonga.com.

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Peer-To-Peer Start-up Investing Service MicroVentures Secures FINRA Membership

Austin, TX (Vocus) November 10, 2010

MicroVenture Marketplace Inc., an online peer-to-peer investment service, has obtained its Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) independent Broker/Dealer membership, becoming the first company to utilize membership for online peer-to-peer private placement investments.

This allows us to start accepting investors and companies looking for funding, said Bill Clark, MicroVentures chief executive officer. Whats different about our private financing concept is that we allow investors to invest small amounts in each deal, giving them more flexibility. At the same time, were opening up a whole new avenue of funding for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses finding it very difficult to raise money in this harsh economic climate.

Our model allows sophisticated and accredited investors to review and participate in opportunities they might never have heard of, seen or had the means to participate in, he added.

Based in Austin, TX and founded by Clark, MicroVentures helps entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses seeking $ 150,000 to $ 1 million find sophisticated and accredited investors, who can invest as little as $ 250 to $ 5,000 per investment, through its online service.

As principal and chief executive of MicroVentures, Clark obtained Series 7 General Securities Representative, Series 24 General Securities Principal, Series 63 Uniform Securities Agent and Series 79 Limited Representative Investment Banking licenses, all of which allow the company to offer this new way of small business funding.

How does MicroVentures work? Businesses interested in the MicroVentures funding service complete an application, submit a business plan and pay a $ 100 fee. MicroVentures then reviews the plan, using a variety of success criteria such as suitable risk, likelihood of profitability, and other key due diligence factors. Following the detailed review, which carries a $ 250 fee, suitable companies are listed on MicroVentures investment / offering platform.

Interested investors complete a questionnaire to determine if MicroVentures private offering investments are suitable for them based upon several guidelines. Once accepted, investors have the opportunity to evaluate and invest in MicroVentures exclusive list of private offerings at amounts typically smaller than those made by venture capitalists or angel investors. There is no obligation to invest and no fee required.

Contact: Bill Clark, MicroVentures, 512-461-3686 or bill.clark(at)microventures(dot)com

About MicroVenture Marketplace inc.

Based in Austin, TX, MicroVenture Marketplace Inc.s capital model allows investors to fund startup opportunities not typically available outside a traditional venture capital structure. Using its online peer-to-peer investment service, MicroVentures creates additional investment opportunities for investors looking to make smaller commitments by pooling and connecting them with entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses looking to raise money.

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