Your go-to source for the latest crowdfunding news. We track industry trends, platform updates, regulatory changes, and success stories — so you always know what's happening in the world of crowdfunding. New updates published daily for investors and project creators.
829 news
Real estate crowdfunding in Italy has exceeded €1 billion in cumulative funds raised, reflecting ongoing sector growth. The article provides comparative data for major European markets and discusses trends in platform profitability and market consolidation. Projections indicate continued but moderate growth, with regulatory compliance and business model efficiency highlighted as key challenges.
August 2026 saw Reg CF issuers raise $27.4 million, a 9.4% increase from July, despite the number of investor commitments dropping by nearly half. The average check size rose significantly, and a higher percentage of concluded offerings met their minimum targets. Top platforms included Wefunder, StartEngine, and Dealmaker. Median pre-money valuations increased, while new filings and investor participation declined.
Wadiz has partnered with the Global Startup Center to help foreign entrepreneurs use crowdfunding to enter the Korean market. The initiative includes workshops, practical training, and follow-up support for launching projects on Wadiz. Over 30 entrepreneurs from 18 countries participated, gaining access to tools and guidance for successful market entry.
Statista's market forecast highlights moderate growth in the crowdlending sector across BRICS countries, driven by regulatory changes, investor confidence, and evolving borrower preferences. The report details regional trends, macroeconomic influences, and demographic shifts supporting digital lending. Methodology includes analysis of transaction values, user data, and market indicators.
Recrowd, the Italian property crowdfunding platform, has resumed full operations following the lifting of a suspension order by the Bank of Italy. The platform implemented a remedial plan, returned over €35 million to investors during the suspension, and has now completed a €5.32 million capital increase. Governance changes include a new board chairman and CEO, as well as a strengthened control system.
Construction has begun on the Cois Currán housing development in Pallaskenry, County Limerick, after securing financing through the Property Bridges crowdfunding platform. The project will deliver 30 three-bedroom homes, with completion expected by mid-2027. The initiative aims to address local housing demand and demonstrates the role of crowdfunding in supporting residential development.
Buck4Good, a Christian crowdfunding platform, has initiated an emergency fundraising effort to support Canadian and U.S. truckers after GoFundMe cancelled a major campaign. The platform aims to fill the gap left by GoFundMe's decision, offering an alternative for donors. Buck4Good highlights its mission to assist faith-based causes and is providing global access for those wishing to contribute.
Air Moana is raising up to EUR17 million (USD19.8 million), including a EUR5 million (USD5.8 million) equity crowdfunding tranche through platforms such as Rattel AERO, Fenua Financement, and Les Entreprêteurs. The crowdfunding campaign targets private investors with a minimum investment of XPF30,000. The remainder of the funding is expected from other sources, not yet disclosed.
BCP Technologies has executed its first live purchase and settlement of a tokenized US Treasury bill using its sterling stablecoin tGBP on the Archax platform. The transaction demonstrates the integration of regulated digital securities and digital cash for near-instant, on-chain settlement. This marks a significant step for institutional adoption of blockchain-native infrastructure in the UK capital markets.
A crowdfunding campaign for headphones that can transform into a speaker has successfully raised 3.2 million crowns. The campaign attracted significant interest, highlighting demand for multifunctional audio devices. Details about the platform used or further campaign milestones are not provided.
Geyser, a US-based bitcoin crowdfunding platform, has rejected a project from the Cuba Bitcoin community, citing a failed wallet sanction check due to US compliance requirements. The decision highlights the impact of international sanctions on financial services for Cuban residents. Geyser maintains it must adhere to regulatory obligations despite its mission to expand global capital access.
After Spirit Airlines ceased operations, a viral campaign sought to crowdfund its purchase, gathering over 500,000 pledges totaling $437 million in non-binding commitments. The campaign failed to raise the required capital, collecting only $2.2 million from 443 investors. Organizers have since shifted focus to building a new cooperative airline, First Jet Airways.
