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Campaign News Health & Science Reward USA

Vastnaut Showcases AI-Powered Exoskeleton During Los Angeles Demo Amid Kickstarter Campaign

Vastnaut held a three-day Demo Day in Los Angeles, allowing supporters to test its AI-powered 4x4 exoskeleton while its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign remains active. Attendees experienced the product's features firsthand, with positive feedback on its performance and design. The company plans to continue its demo tour in other cities to build trust and momentum for the ongoing campaign.

Platform Update Campaign News SME P2P lending

Bankers Co. Faces Investor Losses After Zentoshin Bankruptcy in Japan

Osaka-based payments firm Zentoshin collapsed, leaving 63 creditors with claims totaling $709 million. Among them, Bankers Co., a Tokyo-based loan crowdfunding platform, is owed about ¥2.1 billion. The platform managed funds that lent to Zentoshin, and warns that individual investors could face losses if recoveries are insufficient. Regulators are reviewing lender due diligence.

Campaign News Startups Equity United Kingdom

Six Startups Launch Crowdfunding Campaigns on Crowdcube and Republic in July 2026

Several startups, including Revvies Energy Strips, Glint, Nanoloom, ON Beer, Alpha 311, and Spice Dept, are actively raising funds through crowdfunding platforms Crowdcube and Republic this week. The campaigns span industries such as sports nutrition, fintech, material science, beverages, clean energy, and food. Funding targets and eligibility for investment schemes like EIS are highlighted for each company.

Campaign News Social cause Donation USA

HATCH and CDC Foundation Launch $10M Crowdfunding Campaign to Address U.S. Protein Insecurity

HATCH, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, has launched a national crowdfunding campaign called 'The Missing Piece' to raise $10 million for improving access to protein in the U.S. food system. The campaign aims to deliver up to 3 billion protein-rich meals annually and features a matching donation from Tony Robbins. The initiative highlights the protein gap in charitable food distribution and invites nationwide donor participation.

Campaign News Art Donation United Kingdom

Paradise Garden in Cardiff Launches Crowdfunding Campaign to Secure New Lease

Paradise Garden, a grassroots music venue in Cardiff, has started a crowdfunding campaign to fund a new lease after its current sub-lease ends. The venue, known for hosting over 850 live events and supporting local artists, is seeking community support to continue its operations. The campaign is hosted on Crowdfunder and is accompanied by a fundraising event.

Campaign News Platform Update Startups Reward

Tess Gift AI Voice Mouse Achieves Over ¥20 Million on Makuake Crowdfunding Platform

The Tess Gift AI Voice Mouse, integrating generative AI features, raised over ¥20 million on Japan's Makuake crowdfunding platform. The device offers voice input, translation, ChatGPT Plus, and image generation, with no ongoing fees. TD SYNNEX will begin enterprise sales in July, targeting corporations, educational institutions, and governments. The product aims to simplify AI adoption in daily workflows.

Campaign News Reward

Mantic Games to Launch Ghost in the Shell TTRPG via Crowdfunding

Mantic Games has announced the development of The Ghost in the Shell: Tabletop Roleplaying Game, which will be launched through a crowdfunding campaign. The game is inspired by the manga, films, and upcoming 2026 anime, and is designed by Alessio Cavatore and Zak Barouh. Players will create Section 9 agents and engage in cyberpunk missions with narrative-driven mechanics.

Campaign News Trends SME P2P lending

Fiji Central Bank Partners to Prepare MSMEs for P2P Lending Platform Launch

The Reserve Bank of Fiji and The Forge Pacific have launched a five-month business readiness program for 20 MSMEs. The initiative aims to equip businesses with skills in governance, financial management, and investment readiness, aligning with Fiji's financial inclusion strategy. The program supports MSMEs in accessing new financing options, including the country's forthcoming P2P lending platform.

Campaign News Social cause Donation USA

Swedetown Chalet Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Universal Access Expansion in Michigan

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched on Patronicity to fund the expansion and universal accessibility of the Swedetown Chalet in Calumet, Michigan. If the campaign reaches its $50,000 goal by August 20, it will receive a matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The project aims to create a barrier-free recreation facility accessible to all community members.

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Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: October 12–18, 2026

Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: October 12–18, 2026

The Crowdfunding Professional Association released a voluntary reporting standard that gives Reg CF and Reg A platforms a common format for investment, payment, and performance data. Elsewhere, rulebooks sat at four different stages — drafted in Ethiopia, discussed by a US advisory committee, clarified by ESMA, and enforced in China. Funding data showed capital clustering […]
Read this issue: Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: October 12–18, 2026
Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 28–October 4, 2026

Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 28–October 4, 2026

A petition to quadruple Reg CF’s fundraising cap dominated the regulatory conversation last week, landing alongside a SEC update to the accredited investor definition and a wave of enforcement action spanning the US and Nigeria. Europe and India’s P2P lending markets sat at different levels of maturity — Europe reporting routine volumes, one of India’s […]
Read this issue: Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 28–October 4, 2026
Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 14–20, 2026

Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 14–20, 2026

One of equity crowdfunding’s most famous success stories became its starkest cautionary tale last week, as BrewDog’s collapse left roughly 200,000 crowd investors with worthless shares. Elsewhere, donation crowdfunding showed real strain on two different continents, while the Middle East and Africa kept building targeted alternative-finance infrastructure, and the EU’s crowdfunding passport quietly expanded to […]
Read this issue: Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 14–20, 2026
Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 31 – September 6, 2026

Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 31 – September 6, 2026

A viral campaign to buy Spirit Airlines collapsed last week, exposing a huge gap between pledges and real committed capital. Beyond that lesson, several product campaigns closed strong, Saudi Arabia licensed new providers under its established crowdfunding framework, and Ireland’s new savings scheme drew backlash for leaving crowdfunding out entirely. Lead Story Campaign to buy […]
Read this issue: Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 31 – September 6, 2026

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