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Vietnam has loosened the leadership qualification rules for companies entering its fintech regulatory sandbox. The new decree replaces the prior requirement for both a relevant degree and banking or finance management experience with an either/or standard. The sandbox covers P2P lending, credit scoring, and open banking APIs, while foreign-invested firms remain excluded.
Republic Core’s latest annual report reveals reported outcomes across 645 crowdfunding holding records. The filing says 14.3% were marked insolvent, dormant or dissolved, while 4.3% had reported liquidation outcomes. Kingscrowd uses the disclosure to examine what investors may have recovered so far and why exit counts alone do not show full returns.
The Apple Boys is testing the waters on Wefunder for an off-Broadway musical project. The raise shows about $51,000 committed, with a $200,000 valuation and a $100 minimum investment. Proceeds are intended for pre-production and production expenses ahead of a February 2027 opening.
Azure Printed Homes has a campaign page on Highlander 2026 that is marked as coming soon. The page lists a start date of October 7, 2026, with no scheduled close date. Funding data and deal details are not yet publicly available.
Brik + Clik raised funds on Republic through a Reg CF campaign. The round closed in March 2022 with about $225,000 committed against a $1.07 million maximum target. The company used a SAFE with a $12 million valuation cap and a minimum investment of $260.
FOSH is raising funds on Republic through a Reg CF campaign. The startup has set a minimum target of $75,000 and a maximum goal of $1.235 million, with a $7.5 million valuation cap. The round opened on Oct. 6, 2026 and is scheduled to close on Jan. 15, 2027.
Glossol has launched a mentorship program for startups running crowdfunding campaigns. The program is included at no extra charge for founders using the company’s crowdfunding fulfillment service. It provides guidance on campaign development, financial strategy, planning, and fulfillment costs.
Indonesian police have seized assets worth Rp 425 billion in connection with the PT Dana Syariah Indonesia peer-to-peer lending fraud case. The action covers multiple real estate properties in West Java and Banten. Authorities say the case has 14,411 victims and estimated losses of Rp 2.4 trillion.
TechRound lists five startups that are fundraising this week across Europe and the UK. The roundup includes Skytree, Each Person, Sepanta, Brique House Brewery and Crust Bros, with several campaigns hosted on Republic or Crowdcube. It also notes the amounts being raised for some of the companies.
Maclear AG says recent ECB rate hikes are making SME borrowing more expensive and harder to obtain. The article cites higher loan rates, tighter bank lending standards and more rejected applications across the euro area. It also argues that non-bank lenders may see more demand as banks become more selective.
GUTsy Captain has opened early access to an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube. The functional drinks company says it has sold more than 70 million bottles across 38 countries and plans to use proceeds to expand Electrolytes, marketing, distribution and product development. Early access began on October 7, with private and public access scheduled for later in the month.
bluShift Aerospace is raising on Wefunder while shifting from green space launch to defense rocket motors. The company says it has signed a $4.4 million contract with Specter for four boosters. The campaign shows $197,711 raised toward a $618,000 target, with a $30 million valuation and a SAFE structure.
