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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.
Don't Starve: The Board Game became the largest campaign on Kickstarter in 2025, raising $5,125,962 from 20,688 backers, far surpassing its $50,000 goal. The publisher Crowd Games will open pre-orders for the Russian edition in autumn 2026. The tabletop adaptation preserves the original game's atmosphere and gameplay elements.
Ponda, a biomaterials company, is seeking to expand production of its plant-based insulation through a crowdfunding campaign on Republic. The initiative follows a $2.4 million seed round and brings total funding to $6.6 million. Ponda's BioPuff material, made from bulrush grown on restored wetlands, is featured in a new collaboration with Imperial College London for sustainable branded merchandise.
The Centrist Reform Alliance, Japan's main opposition party, has raised more than ¥100 million through a crowdfunding campaign launched in May. The campaign quickly surpassed its initial ¥10 million target and aims to support the party's activities ahead of local elections. Funds will be used for policy development, community engagement, and event organization.
Blossom Social secured over $2.2 million from more than 1,000 investors through an equity crowdfunding campaign on FrontFundr. The funding will support the company's global expansion, including a planned UK launch. Blossom has seen rapid user growth, particularly in the US, and is on track for significant revenue in 2026.
Musicow U.S. has initiated a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign via Republic, offering tokenized Royalty Shares linked to the master recording 'Something Special' by Khalid and Ahn Hyo-seop. Each share is priced at $50, with the offering closing on July 9, 2026. The campaign allows investors to participate in music royalty streams, though shares are speculative and subject to transfer restrictions.
Hexxco, a U.S.-based hydrogen infrastructure developer, has initiated a Regulation Crowdfunding campaign to finance its first green hydrogen pilot project for commercial fleet fueling in Flemington, New Jersey. The pilot will use solar-powered electrolysis to produce hydrogen on-site and aims to demonstrate a scalable infrastructure model. Funds raised will support engineering, permitting, and site development.
Dristor Kebap has initiated a crowdfunding campaign on the SeedBlink platform with a target of raising one million euros. The campaign aims to support the company's expansion plans. SeedBlink is facilitating the fundraising process for this initiative.
Yacht Club Games' 'Mina the Hollower' has received the highest Metacritic score among 2026 releases after launching via a successful crowdfunding campaign. The article details the game's development, unique mechanics, and design philosophy. Director Sean Velasco shares insights on the project's growth and the studio's future direction.
Doroni Aerospace has closed its equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, raising $1,069,850 and reaching its funding goal. The company develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles for personal use and has completed FAA-certified prototype flights. Doroni is targeting private ownership and has over 600 preorder reservations, with plans for market readiness within two years.
ORBITBeyond is conducting an equity crowdfunding campaign on Equifund, with over $5.7 million committed toward a maximum target of $4.99 million. The company, valued at $60 million, aims to develop lunar transport and infrastructure services. Funds will support engineering, lander design, business development, and operations. The campaign is open until December 31, 2026.
