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TechRound rounds up five startups currently crowdfunding, including HACIEN, Healthy Mama Mindset, Not Yet, PlastiCycle and All Minds Matter. The campaigns span tequila, postnatal coaching, equine rescue, plastic recycling and neuroinclusion tools. Several are listed on Crowdfunder, while HACIEN is raising through Republic Europe.
Plenty Foods in Upper Hutt says pledges for its equity crowdfunding campaign have climbed to $1.3 million. The independent supermarket is seeking capital to compete with major chains and expand its operations. Founder Henry Hutcheon said the offer details are still being finalised, but supporters could become shareholders.
A crowdfunding campaign has begun to raise ¥120 million for rebuilding the Reikado hall on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture. The hall was destroyed by fire in May, and donations will be accepted until Jan. 4. Construction is planned to start in spring 2027, with completion expected in November 2027.
An independent Upper Hutt supermarket has launched a campaign to test interest in an equity crowdfunding offer. Plenty Foods wants to raise capital as it competes with major supermarket chains. The founder said the business is asking locals whether they want to own a stake in the store.
Several B.C. small businesses are using FrontFundr to raise capital by selling small equity stakes to the public. Sons of Vancouver Distillery had raised more than $1.04 million, while East Van Brewing had raised $57,751 and was seeking at least $250,000. The article also notes FrontFundr’s platform-wide funding totals and fee structure.
Merrick Watts has launched an equity crowdfunding raise for Posca Hydrate on OnMarket. The drink brand says it has sold 800,000 cans and generated $2.5 million in revenue so far. The funds are intended to support expansion in Australia and a planned US launch.
Rejuvenate Bio is raising growth capital on Wefunder in a round set to close next week. The medtech company is seeking more than $3.2 million at a pre-money valuation of $59.4 million. The campaign is tagged as a Reg CF offering.
HACIEN Tequila has raised more than £300,000 within 24 hours of launching its crowdfunding campaign on Republic Europe. The raise has reached 91% of its target and remains open to investors. Proceeds will support brand growth, e-commerce, distribution, international expansion, and inventory.
Posca Hydrate has opened its first public investment round on OnMarket. The sugar-free hydration soda brand says it has sold 800,000 cans, generated $2.5 million in revenue, and is stocked in more than 3,000 stores. The raise will fund expansion in Australia and support entry into the US market.
Toki Air has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to help complete one aircraft. The campaign runs from September 17 to October 31 and offers rewards tied to aircraft parts and participation perks. It uses an all-in model, so the project will proceed even if the funding goal is not reached.
PhycoHealth has passed $1.67 million in a crowd raise for its seaweed biotech business. The update reports a concrete funding milestone for the campaign. No additional campaign details are available in the provided text.
PhycoHealth has raised $2.4 million in its latest equity crowdfunding campaign on OnMarket. The Australian seaweed biotech says the offer has attracted more than 1,000 investors and could become the country's largest crowd-equity raise this year if it reaches $2.9 million. The company also reported a prior private phase and a previous OnMarket raise last year.
