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Jay&Joy, a French plant-based cheese producer, has opened a €1.3 million equity crowdfunding round to retail investors via Crowdcube. The campaign, which began on August 27, aims to fund production expansion, product development, and sales growth. Shares are priced at €21.88, with a pre-money valuation of €15 million. The company targets EBITDA profitability by 2027.
The Trans-Pacific Two-Meter Telescope project is raising NT$30 million through a public crowdfunding campaign to complete its installation in Mexico. The telescope will form part of a trans-Pacific observation network, enabling near-continuous astronomical monitoring. This marks the first time a Taiwanese astronomy initiative has used crowdfunding to solicit public donations. The project has faced delays due to technical and logistical challenges…
Bricklink has revealed the final models for its Designer Program Series 9, announcing five fan-designed LEGO sets with official pricing and piece counts. Crowdfunding for these sets will run from October 6 to October 12, 2026, with a minimum of 3,000 pre-orders required for production. Each set has a production cap of 30,000 units, and successful campaigns will begin shipping in March 2027.
HEROSAN Petcare GmbH has started a crowdfunding campaign on Invesdor, offering bonds with a 9% annual interest rate over five years. The campaign aims to raise up to €1.5 million, with a minimum investment of €250. Funds will support product development and international expansion. Investors are offered tiered discounts in HEROSAN's online shop as incentives.
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.
