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Construction has begun on the Cois Currán housing development in Pallaskenry, County Limerick, after securing financing through the Property Bridges crowdfunding platform. The project will deliver 30 three-bedroom homes, with completion expected by mid-2027. The initiative aims to address local housing demand and demonstrates the role of crowdfunding in supporting residential development.
Buck4Good, a Christian crowdfunding platform, has initiated an emergency fundraising effort to support Canadian and U.S. truckers after GoFundMe cancelled a major campaign. The platform aims to fill the gap left by GoFundMe's decision, offering an alternative for donors. Buck4Good highlights its mission to assist faith-based causes and is providing global access for those wishing to contribute.
Air Moana is raising up to EUR17 million (USD19.8 million), including a EUR5 million (USD5.8 million) equity crowdfunding tranche through platforms such as Rattel AERO, Fenua Financement, and Les Entreprêteurs. The crowdfunding campaign targets private investors with a minimum investment of XPF30,000. The remainder of the funding is expected from other sources, not yet disclosed.
After Spirit Airlines ceased operations, a viral campaign sought to crowdfund its purchase, gathering over 500,000 pledges totaling $437 million in non-binding commitments. The campaign failed to raise the required capital, collecting only $2.2 million from 443 investors. Organizers have since shifted focus to building a new cooperative airline, First Jet Airways.
Tanoshi, an educational technology company, completed an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, raising $82,866 from investors. The campaign offered common stock at a $30 million pre-money valuation and closed in November 2021. Tanoshi aimed to use the funds for growth and expansion, having sold over 10,000 computers and generated $2.5 million in lifetime revenue.
Deathcore band All Shall Perish has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund their first new album in fifteen years, aiming to raise $75,000. The funds will cover recording, videos, promotion, mastering, and platform fees. The campaign follows the release of their new single and outlines how the money will be allocated.
Sevenoaks Town Council will launch a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for purchasing the Stag Theatre from Sevenoaks District Council. The council aims to secure the theatre's future for the community, following a decision to proceed with the acquisition despite preferring a free transfer. The fundraising effort seeks to cover the £650,000 purchase price.
Conflicting reports about the funds raised for Manushree's SMA treatment have led to public demands for transparent accounting. Various figures have been cited by campaign organizers, ranging from Rs. 6.25 crore to Rs. 10 crore, with additional claims about bounced cheques and uncollected amounts. Donors and supporters are urging government oversight to clarify the total funds collected and spent.
Six startups, including AKT London and The Football Factory, are actively raising funds through crowdfunding campaigns on Republic and Crowdfunder. The campaigns span industries such as personal care, sports, AI sales tools, and event hosting. Each startup details its fundraising target, platform, and eligibility for SEIS/EIS schemes. The article provides an overview of their business models and investment opportunities.
Republic Europe has announced a secondary offering allowing investors to purchase shares of Mercury, a San Francisco-based neobank, via its platform. The offering enables broader access to shares of the private fintech, which recently received conditional approval to operate as a bank. Mercury serves over 300,000 customers and was last valued at $5.2 billion. The shares are made available through an SPV structure.
Fremantle Seaweed, a Western Australian startup, secured $4 million in seed funding from angel investors and equity crowdfunding to develop its Asparagopsis-based cattle feed supplement. The company also received a $4 million government grant and a licence from FutureFeed to supply the product across Australia. The funding supports expansion of its ocean farming and processing facilities.
A large-scale fundraising campaign for Manushree, a child in Tripura needing urgent medical treatment, has sparked public debate over the transparency of collected funds and their usage. Donors and social media users are demanding clear accounting of donations and expenditures. Allegations of mismanagement and lack of official updates have intensified scrutiny. Authorities have yet to intervene or provide verified financial statements.
