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Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a plan to restore 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the Canadian prime minister, which includes launching a crowdfunding campaign to help finance the project. The initiative aims to reduce the burden on public funds and will feature a nationwide design competition. The donor list for the campaign will be made public.
Auckland's Neck of the Woods music venue avoided closure after a crowdfunding campaign raised over $150,000 in less than a week. The funds will help settle debts and provide a clean slate for a potential reopening. Thousands contributed, including a $9,000 donation from the band The Beths. The campaign highlights the challenges facing independent music venues in New Zealand.
Farm to Pet, a profitable pet treat company, has launched its first Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign on StartEngine. The company, founded in 2021, has grown to over $5 million in annual revenue and became profitable in 2026. Funds raised will support expanded production, distribution, and operations. The campaign allows community investors to participate in the company's next growth phase.
Buchkinder Leipzig e. V. has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise €100,000 after significant cuts to its public funding. The association, known for its educational work with children in book creation, faces operational challenges due to reduced staff and resources. The campaign aims to secure the future of its programs and maintain its impact in Leipzig.
Several indie video game projects, including Wicked Night: Holy Knights, Colossus: Eternal Blight, A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara, and Tideborne Haven, have launched crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter this June. Each campaign features unique gameplay elements and platform plans, with campaign end dates ranging from late June to early July 2026. The article highlights campaign details, developer backgrounds, and project inspirations.
A Czech crowdfunding initiative, Dárek pro Putina, raised funds to purchase five ALTO NG trainer planes for Ukraine, matching five others bought by the Czech government. The aircraft will help train Ukrainian pilots domestically, accelerating their transition to NATO-standard jets. The campaign follows previous successful efforts by the same group to supply military equipment to Ukraine.
Phosgo is introducing its Go5 series solar-powered e-bikes through a global crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, launching July 27th. The campaign offers early bird pricing starting at $1,999 for the base model. The bikes feature four 50W circular solar panels and are targeted at US and European markets. The company is a joint venture between Jiaxing Dazhe Solar Energy and Shenzhen Honglianda Technology.
The Keychron Orca echo split keyboard campaign has surpassed 300 million yen in crowdfunding on Gizmart, setting a new platform record. The campaign launched on June 19, 2026, and quickly attracted significant user support. This achievement breaks the previous record held by the Keychron Nape Pro project. The campaign is a collaboration between Keychron, Kopek Japan, and Gizmart.
Lumysi has announced a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its new health-tracking bracelet designed to look like jewelry. The device offers continuous biometric monitoring, AI-powered wellness insights, and no ongoing subscription fees for early backers. The campaign targets early supporters with launch-day pricing and estimated delivery in October 2026.
Xiaomi has announced its first NAS device, Smart Storage, which will be available through a crowdfunding campaign in China from July 1 to July 8. The campaign offers three configurations, with early backers receiving discounted prices compared to future retail costs. Mass production will begin only if the funding target is met. Full technical specifications will be revealed closer to the campaign's start.
East Crema Coffee has initiated a crowdfunding campaign to raise €3.5 million for its expansion plans. The funds will be used to open 60 new cafes. This campaign aims to attract investors interested in supporting the company's growth in the food and beverage sector.
Several startups, including Farm Girl, Lireka, WHOOP, Zapier, and IYU, are actively raising funds through crowdfunding platforms such as Crowdcube and Republic. The campaigns feature a range of funding targets and business models, from hospitality expansion to fintech and health tech. Details include investment amounts, eligibility for EIS, and platform selection.
