Platform Update
Health & Science
Donation
Nigeria
Africa
Andrea Aid Launches Healthcare Crowdfunding Platform in Southern Nigeria
Andrea Aid, a Port Harcourt-based startup, has launched a medical crowdfunding platform to help Nigerians fund verified healthcare needs. The platform partners with hospitals to onboard and verify patients, ensuring donations go directly to medical providers. Andrea Aid operates a zero-fee model, relying on grants and partnerships for funding, and aims to expand beyond Rivers State.
Regulation
Real estate
Egypt’s FRA Grants New Licenses to Thndr, Halan, and Others in Non-Banking Finance
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has issued 10 new licenses across non-banking financial sectors, including approvals for Thndr to operate a real estate investment fund and Halan for real estate finance and factoring. The move expands competition and participation in areas such as real estate funds, derivatives, and insurance. The approvals reflect ongoing regulatory efforts to diversify Egypt's financial ecosystem.
Regulation
SME
P2P lending
Nepal Rastra Bank to Study Regulatory Framework for Peer-to-Peer Lending
Nepal Rastra Bank has announced plans to examine the feasibility and regulatory requirements for introducing a credit-score-based peer-to-peer lending system. The initiative aims to expand financial inclusion and provide alternative lending channels for individuals and small businesses. The central bank will focus on legal safeguards, consumer protection, and financial stability as part of its study.
Market Data
Startups
Equity
USA
North America
Georgia Leads Median Equity Crowdfunding Raises in 2025; California Tops Deal Volume
A new analysis of 2025 Reg CF equity crowdfunding reveals Georgia had the highest median raise at $748,653, while California led in deal count with 148 closed campaigns. The report highlights state-by-state differences in median amounts raised, with several non-traditional states outperforming established startup hubs. Six states saw no Reg CF equity deals close in 2025.
Platform Update
Tokenized
USA
North America
Securitize Begins Trading on NYSE, Shares Decline After Listing
Securitize, a platform specializing in real-asset tokenization, has started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Following its public listing, the company's shares experienced a decline. The event marks a significant milestone for the platform and the broader tokenization sector.
Campaign News
Startups
Equity
USA
VidAngel Entertainment Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on North Capital
VidAngel Entertainment has opened an equity crowdfunding campaign on North Capital, offering preferred stock with a minimum investment of $100. The campaign aims to raise between $246,000 and $4.99 million, with proceeds allocated to investor buyout, marketing, and platform development. VidAngel provides content filtering tools for streaming media and reported $14.1M in revenue for FY25.
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
USA
Netcapital Announces Strategic Shift to Integrated Fintech Ecosystem with AI Expansion
Netcapital Inc. has unveiled a new strategy to evolve from a crowdfunding portal into a comprehensive fintech ecosystem, incorporating regulated assets and advanced AI technology. The company emphasizes infrastructure expansion and disciplined operations as key drivers for long-term growth. This transformation aims to enhance value creation for stakeholders.
Regulation
Startups
Equity
Azerbaijan Adopts New Regulatory and Tax Framework for Venture Capital Funds
Azerbaijan's parliament has approved amendments introducing requirements and tax incentives for venture capital funds. The changes affect currency regulation and the tax code, easing profit repatriation and investment transfers for funds and accredited investors. The law also sets documentation and reporting obligations for cross-border investments in startups. The draft was adopted in its first reading.
Trends
SME
P2P lending
Europe
Crowdlending Gains Ground in Europe as Bank Lending Tightens and Regulation Evolves
Crowdlending is becoming a mainstream financing option for European SMEs as banks tighten lending standards. Platforms like Maclear are highlighted for their role in connecting private investors with businesses, managing the full lending cycle. Recent regulatory updates, such as ESMA's ECSPR revisions and MiCA's implementation, are fostering growth and innovation in the sector.
Campaign News
Social cause
Donation
USA
HATCH and CDC Foundation Launch $10M Crowdfunding Campaign to Address U.S. Protein Insecurity
HATCH, in partnership with the CDC Foundation, has launched a national crowdfunding campaign called 'The Missing Piece' to raise $10 million for improving access to protein in the U.S. food system. The campaign aims to deliver up to 3 billion protein-rich meals annually and features a matching donation from Tony Robbins. The initiative highlights the protein gap in charitable food distribution and invites nationwide donor participation.