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GetVantage, a Mumbai-based alternative lending platform, has raised $6.6 million in a Series A1 round, bringing its total funding to over $47 million. The company provides equity-free, cash flow-based financing to Indian MSMEs and has supported more than 2,000 businesses. The new capital will be used to enhance its technology platform and expand credit access for small businesses across India.
The article examines the state of crowdfunding in Canada, noting growth among leading platforms and a decline at the grassroots level. It provides an overview of market trends and structural changes affecting the sector. The analysis is based on recent data and historical context.
Unifying Spirits has successfully closed its equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, raising $2.238 million. The campaign attracted investors through the platform and reached its funding goal. This marks a significant milestone for the company and highlights continued interest in equity crowdfunding.
Boba POPS® has completed its equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, securing $2.238 million from 462 investors. The funding will support manufacturing expansion, retail growth, and product innovation for the alcohol-filled popping boba brand. The company has now raised a total of $8 million in equity financing and plans to increase production capacity and expand distribution across the U.S.
P2P-Banking.com reports that international P2P lending platforms originated a total of €194 million in loans during July 2026. Mintos led the market, followed by Bondora and Loanch. The article includes a detailed table of monthly loan originations for various platforms and notes that Esketit surpassed €1 billion in total loans since inception.
Riemann Computing has launched LonScript, a new programming language designed for high-speed scientific computing. The company claims LonScript is over 1,400 times faster than Python for complex calculations. Riemann Computing is currently raising funds through an equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder to support further development.
Untold, founded by producer Ali Aksu, has become the first FINRA-registered funding portal focused on tokenizing entertainment intellectual property. The platform enables retail investors to participate in film and entertainment projects through compliant, tokenized securities. Untold combines regulatory infrastructure with production expertise, offering both equity and debt structures for creative projects. Its model aims to democratize access t…
Triodos Bank UK and Ethex are consolidating their crowdfunding activities onto the Ethex platform, creating a unified hub for sustainable and ethical investment. The partnership aims to streamline investor experience, increase capital flow to green and social projects, and leverage a combined £330 million raised for over 300 initiatives. The move includes technical integration with ShareIn and continued deal origination by Triodos.
Pawn NG, a platform offering loans secured by luxury assets, has announced plans to expand across West Africa. CEO Eziefula Ezichi highlighted the role of alternative financing in addressing Africa's credit gap, especially as traditional banks tighten lending. The company enables clients to access liquidity using high-value possessions as collateral, aiming to improve financial inclusion.
Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals exceeded its $1.2 million goal in its inaugural Regulation Crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, prompting an extension to allow more investors to participate. The funds will support clinical trials for OXE103, a therapy targeting persistent concussion symptoms. The campaign reflects strong investor interest, with notable clinical results and support from high-profile athletes.
Visa has acquired BioCatch, an anti-fraud technology firm backed by investment platform OurCrowd, for $2.4 billion. OurCrowd enabled accredited investors to invest in BioCatch alongside venture capital firms. BioCatch reported strong financial performance prior to the acquisition, with $185 million in ARR in early 2026. Details on investor returns from the deal have not yet been disclosed.
The European Commission completed a pillar assessment of Romania's Investment and Development Bank, allowing the country to establish an alternative financing mechanism for strategic initiatives. Deloitte Romania and Reff & Associates assisted in the evaluation, which fulfills a milestone in Romania's National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The assessment strengthens the bank's capacity to manage EU-funded financial instruments.
