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Octopus Energy relaunched its Collective platform, enabling retail investors to fund a wind turbine repowering project in Cornwall with a minimum investment of £25. The 'Fan #3' campaign reached its £550,000 target in just 86 minutes, attracting nearly 180 participants. This rapid uptake highlights strong retail interest in green infrastructure investment and supports Octopus's alternative financing model.
Cyprus has introduced a bill to parliament that sets fines of up to €500,000 or 5% of annual turnover for violations of crowdfunding regulations. The bill transposes EU Regulation 2020/1503 into national law and aims to complete overdue harmonisation. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission will enforce the fines, which target crowdfunding service providers for businesses.
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.
Blue Mahoe Capital Caribbean, Inc. has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via Silicon Prairie Capital Partners to fund affordable housing developments in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries. The offering is enabled by Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and targets retail investors, including the Caribbean diaspora. The company aims to address housing shortages and expand real estate investment access.
Renegade Studios concluded a crowdfunding campaign for the Dungeon Crawler Carl RPG, raising more than $13 million from 55,000 backers. The campaign's success highlights the growing popularity of the Dungeon Crawler Carl franchise, which is also expanding into television and graphic novels. The RPG adaptation follows the series' recent print and audiobook successes.
Ponda, a UK-based biomaterials firm, has launched a crowdfunding campaign, raising £1.3 million from existing investors to support its expansion. The company, known for plant-based insulation and peatland restoration, has already secured £5 million in previous funding. The new financing will help scale operations across the UK and Europe.
Independent publisher Wyrmgold has successfully reached the crowdfunding goal for its strategy board game 'Believe in me! (please)' on Gamefound, just over two days after launch. The campaign will now introduce stretch goals and exclusive content for backers. The game is set for release in October 2026 in German and English, with a French edition planned for 2027.
The Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, CA has launched a GoFundMe campaign aiming to raise $5 million to support its operations and educational outreach. The campaign seeks community donations to help preserve cultural heritage and sustain the museum's exhibits. The initiative highlights the museum's role in promoting Asian American history and the impact of martial arts.
True Hope Foundation's crowdfunding platform mobilized ₹1.21 crore to support Anika Sharma, a child from Indore battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2. The initiative demonstrates the platform's ability to unite donors for critical healthcare needs. The foundation focuses on rare disease assistance and continues to expand support for families facing high medical costs in India.
