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Five startups, including Micrima and Veyro, are actively raising funds via Crowdcube and Crowdfunder. The featured companies span health tech, food, wellness, ADHD support, and peer-to-peer parking. Campaigns include both equity and reward-based models, with some offering EIS eligibility. Funding targets and campaign details vary by startup.
Rad Life Mobility has opened a Regulation Crowdfunding offering to the public via Highlander Crowdfunding. The company, which recently acquired assets from Rad Power Bikes and QuietKat, is building a multi-brand electric mobility platform. The campaign provides investment opportunities as Rad Life expands its operations, infrastructure, and product lines. Key financial and operational milestones are highlighted.
The Piston V gaming mini PC, featuring an AMD Ryzen AI 9 APU and OCuLink support, is now available through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. The campaign has attracted significant backing, with early bird pricing tiers selling out quickly. The device offers upgradable RAM and storage, a 4-inch touchscreen, and advanced connectivity options. Backers are advised to consider the typical risks of crowdfunding.
Japanese investors acquired a 168-room IHG-branded hotel in Osaka through the crowdfunding platform CREAL. The platform will retain the IHG franchise while shifting hotel operations to its own subsidiary, CREAL Hotels. This approach mirrors a previous acquisition by CREAL in Shin Osaka. The Osaka hotel market is expected to strengthen ahead of the 2030 integrated resort opening.
Escape This, an Australian escape room startup, has reached 500,000 players and expanded to a third state. Less than a year ago, the company raised $1.4 million from 357 investors through an OnMarket equity crowdfunding campaign. The business continues to grow, with new venues and experiences planned across Australia.
Archaeologists from the University of Chester will return to excavate a Roman villa site in North Wales, following a successful crowdfunding campaign with DigVentures. The project aims to uncover more about Roman life in the region, with new areas of the villa complex set for investigation. The ongoing dig is reshaping understanding of Roman rural settlements in Wales.
Beifa's AI Smart Glasses GE01-3 are launching a crowdfunding campaign on Makuake, offering up to 38% off the planned retail price during pre-sale. The device features real-time and offline translation, voice assistant functions, and hands-free calling. General sales are scheduled for January 2027, with the campaign targeting the Japanese market.
Photon Matrix Lab has started mass production of its laser-based mosquito killer, following a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The device uses AI and laser technology to detect and eliminate mosquitoes and will ship to buyers this month. The company has also launched an online store for direct sales. Market data highlights rapid growth in China's mosquito-control industry.
Bepi Dispenser raised over €460,000 through an equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd, exceeding its €400,000 goal. The funds will support the launch of Italy's first automated bedside medication dispenser for hospitals, with market entry planned for autumn. The device will undergo testing before series production, and the company aims to expand device placement in hospitals through 2027.
Baron Hasselhoff's, a Wellington-based chocolatier, is seeking up to $600,000 through crowdfunding to move to a larger production space. The business has doubled its revenue every two years but has reached capacity at its current location. The funds will support relocation to a former nightclub building on Blair Street.
A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched on Steunactie.be to support the introduction of hydrogen internal combustion engine technology in Nepal. The project aims to raise €15,000, representing 40% of its total budget, to implement minor engine modifications for hydrogen use. The initiative is a collaboration with a UK university and seeks to leverage Nepal's hydroelectric potential for green hydrogen production.
Esports organization 3DMAX has started a public crowdfunding campaign to finance upcoming LAN tournament trips as it faces over €1.5 million in debt. The fundraiser was launched after a failed acquisition attempt and aims to keep the team competing in key events. The campaign is hosted on Leetchi and seeks support from the community and potential partners.
