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PledgeMe and Catalist have formalized a partnership to support New Zealand founders and investors by enabling structured secondary share trading. The collaboration aims to provide liquidity for shareholders of companies that have raised capital via PledgeMe, using Catalist's regulated marketplace. This move is intended to make early-stage investments more attractive and support long-term business growth.
Cal Athletics closed the 2025-26 fiscal year with a record $88.5 million in gifts and pledges, surpassing last year's $82 million. The total includes over $5.3 million raised through four crowdfunding campaigns and significant endowment gifts. Revenue-sharing fundraising for NIL support also saw a major increase. UCLA's fundraising performance is also compared.
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has proposed significant amendments to Resolution 88, which governs tokenized credit offerings through crowdfunding. The draft regulation would raise the maximum offering size but introduce new obligations, such as appointing a trustee, potentially increasing costs for platforms and issuers. Industry experts warn that the changes could restrict market growth and access to alternative financin…
Kara Water has initiated a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) raise to support the commercial launch of its Kara Pod and Kara Paw products. The company, known for its air-to-water technology, aims to bring these new inventions to market across nine retail partners. Kara Water has previously generated $3M in sales and secured a $7M inventory financing letter of intent. The campaign is now open to public investors.
Australian eco-startup Zero Co raised $5 million in just six hours via a crowdfunding campaign on Birchal, setting a national record. The campaign saw 2,500 of 3,082 investors pre-registered, with $1 million raised in the first five minutes and $3 million in under 50 minutes. The funds will support business expansion and product development.
The Kiva Iowa program, administered by NewBoCo, enables small business owners to access 0% interest microloans through a global crowdfunding platform. The initiative uses social underwriting and local partnerships to support underserved entrepreneurs. Examples include funding for food trucks and home improvement businesses. The program continues to grow across Iowa.
GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding platform, has approved campaigns that other platforms like GoFundMe have removed for violating content policies. The article highlights a recent fundraiser for a controversial individual, which raised over $25,000 on GiveSendGo after being rejected elsewhere. The platform's approach to campaign moderation distinguishes it within the crowdfunding industry.
Huawei Japan has begun early sales of its flagship FreeClip 2 S wireless earphones through the Makuake crowdfunding platform. The campaign offers multiple discount plans and highlights features such as a mirror-finish charging case, spatial audio, and up to 38 hours of battery life. The campaign runs until September 29, with the product positioned as the latest in Huawei's successful FreeClip series.
The Kingscrowd Podcast examines Rally's move from direct fractional ownership of collectibles to a fund-like structure, highlighting challenges with liquidity and investor expectations. The episode also reviews Oshi's equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, detailing its traction, valuation reset, and market risks. Both stories illustrate evolving trends in private market investment structures.
Securitize has obtained registration as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This move strengthens its regulated tokenization platform, enabling it to offer expanded investment services. The registration marks a significant step in Securitize's compliance and service capabilities.
Participants at the SEC's 45th Annual Small Business Forum recommended increasing the annual crowdfunding cap from $5 million to $20 million and updating regulations for crypto assets classified as securities. The forum's report to Congress also suggests expanding the accredited investor definition and creating new exemptions to support small business capital formation. These recommendations aim to ease capital-raising for early-stage and growth …
LIFTWOMEN, a rewards-based crowdfunding platform focused on women entrepreneurs, has launched nearly 400 campaigns and recently closed a US$1.3 million funding round. The platform operates across APAC, supporting women founders through crowdfunding, accelerators, and partnerships. Its efforts aim to address structural barriers in access to capital and opportunity for women-led businesses.
