Your go-to source for the latest crowdfunding news. We track industry trends, platform updates, regulatory changes, and success stories — so you always know what's happening in the world of crowdfunding. New updates published daily for investors and project creators.
698 news
Azerbaijan has adopted Law No. 450-VIIQ, establishing a legal framework for regulated crowdfunding platforms, effective 24 January 2027. The law covers equity and debt crowdfunding, sets licensing and operational requirements, and introduces investor protections. The Central Bank will regulate the sector, with strict disclosure and campaign rules. The regime targets startups and SMEs seeking alternative financing.
Conflicting reports about the funds raised for Manushree's SMA treatment have led to public demands for transparent accounting. Various figures have been cited by campaign organizers, ranging from Rs. 6.25 crore to Rs. 10 crore, with additional claims about bounced cheques and uncollected amounts. Donors and supporters are urging government oversight to clarify the total funds collected and spent.
Six startups, including AKT London and The Football Factory, are actively raising funds through crowdfunding campaigns on Republic and Crowdfunder. The campaigns span industries such as personal care, sports, AI sales tools, and event hosting. Each startup details its fundraising target, platform, and eligibility for SEIS/EIS schemes. The article provides an overview of their business models and investment opportunities.
The Rixel titanium multi-tool pry bar campaign on Kickstarter has exceeded its $3,000 funding goal by more than 1,000%, raising over $30,000. The compact tool features a rotating chamber for screwdriver bits and multiple everyday-carry functions. Early-bird pricing is available, with shipping planned for December. The campaign highlights both product innovation and the risks inherent in crowdfunding.
Redditch-based foodtech start-up Ample has closed its crowdfunding campaign on Republic Europe, raising £259,296 from 124 investors and exceeding its £244,722 target. The company transforms surplus British farm produce into meal components for the UK public sector, supporting ESG goals. Ample is backed by logistics group Oakland International and is in talks with major procurement partners.
Xiaomi has released its Magnetic Bluetooth Speaker in China following a successful crowdfunding campaign. The device features a magnetic phone stand, RGB lighting, Bluetooth 6.0, and water resistance. It is available at a promotional price of 149 Yuan until September 30. Global availability has not yet been announced.
Japanese crowdfunding platform Makuake has raised its operating profit forecast for the fiscal year ending September 2026 to ¥860 million, nearly double the previous year. The revision is driven by higher-than-expected acquisition of project creators and supporters, as well as growth in peripheral businesses. The announcement led to initial share price gains, followed by profit-taking amid broader market volatility.
Payward, parent company of Kraken, is collaborating with the London Stock Exchange to enable tokenized trading of the 100 largest London-listed companies via the xStocks platform. The initiative aims to modernize UK equity markets by connecting traditional shares with blockchain infrastructure. Tokenized shares will be 1:1-backed and initially issued by a Jersey entity, pending regulatory approval.
Vietnam has initiated a five-year pilot program to regulate the issuance and trading of tokenized real-world assets, backed by new laws and government resolutions. The framework restricts offerings to foreign investors initially and sets high capital and security requirements for platform operators. The pilot aims to move activity from offshore to licensed domestic platforms, with enforcement phased in over time.
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.
Iran's crowdfunding sector has grown rapidly, with 955 companies raising over 41 trillion tomans via 2,401 projects since 2020/21. The number of active platforms increased from 5 to 76, and average project returns rose to 45% by spring 2026. The market remains concentrated in Tehran Province, with food products attracting the most funding.
Outstanding P2P lending balances in Indonesia grew 25.88% year-on-year to Rp 105.14 trillion ($6.61 billion) by June 2026, with active borrower accounts rising to 26.91 million. Regulators and experts warn of transparency risks, including hidden fees and front-loaded repayments. New consumer protection rules aim to address these issues as the sector becomes a key credit channel.
