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Republic Europe has announced a secondary offering allowing investors to purchase shares of Mercury, a San Francisco-based neobank, via its platform. The offering enables broader access to shares of the private fintech, which recently received conditional approval to operate as a bank. Mercury serves over 300,000 customers and was last valued at $5.2 billion. The shares are made available through an SPV structure.
Fremantle Seaweed, a Western Australian startup, secured $4 million in seed funding from angel investors and equity crowdfunding to develop its Asparagopsis-based cattle feed supplement. The company also received a $4 million government grant and a licence from FutureFeed to supply the product across Australia. The funding supports expansion of its ocean farming and processing facilities.
A large-scale fundraising campaign for Manushree, a child in Tripura needing urgent medical treatment, has sparked public debate over the transparency of collected funds and their usage. Donors and social media users are demanding clear accounting of donations and expenditures. Allegations of mismanagement and lack of official updates have intensified scrutiny. Authorities have yet to intervene or provide verified financial statements.
Oshi and Harmony Baby Nutrition received top honors at the SuperCrowd26 Live Pitch, an investment crowdfunding competition. Oshi won the Judges’ Choice Award, while Harmony Baby Nutrition secured the audience-voted SuperCrowd Award. The event highlighted both expert and crowd perspectives in evaluating impact-driven startups. Both companies have active investment offerings.
Haloje, a delivery and e-hailing platform targeting suburban areas in Malaysia and Indonesia, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Ata Plus to raise up to RM2 million for business expansion. The campaign offers 11.76% equity and sets a minimum investment of RM100. Funds will support regional growth, technology development, and platform enhancements. The campaign closes in May 2027.
Sonical, a healthtech company based in San Mateo, is running an equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. The campaign is in the 'testing the waters' phase, with over $108,000 committed and a minimum investment of $500. Sonical offers an appable audio platform and has filed patents for over 1,000 innovations. Funds raised will support growth and expansion.
SPACES, a group chat platform for the LGBTQ+ community, has opened a crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder, allowing investments from $100. The campaign aims to raise up to $1 million and has already secured $500,000 in commitments. Notable investors include tech industry leaders and the founder of Hornet. Funds will support app development and marketing.
A new crowdfunding campaign has launched on the Zaar platform to support the return of Mellieħa to national league basketball. The initiative aims to raise funds to help the team rejoin competitive play. Details about the campaign's goals and progress are hosted on Zaar, a Malta-based crowdfunding platform.
Taylor Swift contributed $50,000 to a GoFundMe campaign supporting Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut mother injured while assisting at a roadside accident. The donation was accompanied by a message wishing the family well. Taunton has undergone multiple surgeries and faces a lengthy recovery. Swift's donation is expected to significantly aid the family's financial needs during this period.
Solar Development Group is raising funds on Climatize for a 929 kW rooftop community solar project in Landover, Maryland. The campaign aims to raise between $180,000 and $201,000 to support pre-construction development. The project will provide discounted solar energy to low- and moderate-income residents in Prince George’s County. As of now, $95,900 has been committed.
Fork n’ Film, an immersive dining experience company, is raising funds on Wefunder with a $30 million valuation cap. The campaign, currently in the 'testing the waters' phase, has secured $63,170 in commitments. Founded in 2023, the company operates in 22 international locations and reported $22.9 million in revenue over the past year. Minimum investment is set at $100, using a SAFE security.
Chainsaw LA, a Los Angeles-based restaurant, is raising funds through a debt crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb. The campaign seeks between $75,000 and $124,000, offering a 5-year term at 11.25% interest. Proceeds will be used for business expansion. The restaurant, founded in 2019, has shown 45% year-over-year revenue growth and is profitable as of FY25.
