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Flow Capital saw its shares rise 7.14% on 31 August 2026 following a quarterly update showing growth in loan interest, royalty income, and free cash flow. The company accelerated portfolio deployment after a period of limited new investments and announced a new investment in a payments technology firm. Flow Capital provides venture debt and selective equity to growth businesses in Canada, the US, and the UK.
Ponda has secured €1.6 million (US$1.86 million) through a crowdfunding campaign, surpassing its €230,000 target with 256 investors. The funds will support the expansion of broadleaf cattail cultivation on restored wetlands for renewable insulation material production. The campaign follows a significant grant and has attracted interest from sustainable fashion brands.
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.
A new report forecasts the global crowdfunding market will grow from USD 25.72 billion in 2026 to USD 96.40 billion by 2035, driven by digital platform adoption, blockchain-based tokenization, and regulatory changes. The study highlights rapid expansion across equity, debt, reward, and donation models, with North America and Europe leading in market share. Key platforms and emerging trends are also analyzed.
The Saudi Central Bank has licensed Jeel Pay to offer buy-now-pay-later services and Mansat Hima for Financing to operate in debt-based crowdfunding. These approvals are part of ongoing efforts to expand digital financial services and strengthen regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia. The new licenses reflect the Kingdom's push for financial inclusion and innovation under Vision 2030.
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.
Monetae has introduced Monetae Markets, enabling El Salvador-based investors to access tokenized US stocks and ETFs through Alpaca's brokerage infrastructure. The platform allows investments starting at five dollars and operates under El Salvador's digital asset regulatory framework. Alpaca handles custody and settlement of the underlying securities, while Monetae manages the digital asset layer and compliance.
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.
Studio Heartbreak's animated short 'The Lovers' has been released for free on YouTube following a $410,205 Kickstarter campaign supported by 7,625 backers. The film enjoyed a successful festival run, including screenings at Annecy and Fantasia, where it won the Gold Audience Award for Best Animated Short. The project highlights how crowdfunding can support independent animation and build an audience before release.
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.
