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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.
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.
