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Latvia said eight regulated fintech platforms have facilitated more than €13 billion in investments and attracted over 800,000 foreign investors. German investors account for about 30% of demand, according to the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia. The figures were shared during a trade mission to Berlin aimed at deepening financial and technology ties.
A University of Notre Dame accounting professor is researching how investors evaluate Reg CF offerings. The study uses a hypothetical choice exercise to identify factors that influence securities crowdfunding decisions. Kingscrowd is partnering to promote the survey, though it is not sponsoring or administering it.
Crowdfunder.co.uk has published a story introducing The Positivity Project. The page appears to be a platform-hosted feature rather than a separate campaign update. No funding outcome or regulatory action is described in the available text.
Soulart has opened a Kickstarter campaign for its markerless full-body tracking system, the Soulart Station. The device uses on-device machine learning and depth sensing to track body movement without worn markers. Pricing starts at $419, and the company says hardware shipping is expected to begin in June next year.
Korea Credit Ratings held its first digital finance conference in Seoul and discussed how stablecoins and tokenized securities should be assessed. Speakers said credit ratings should include technical risks such as blockchain failures, smart contract errors, and reserve-asset liquidity. The event also cited tokenized bond and fund examples from Mirae Asset Securities and Open Eden.
GACW is raising equity crowdfunding on StartEngine in a round that closes on December 16, 2026. The company has set a minimum target of $19,987 and a maximum of $2.69 million, with $85,171 already committed. The raise will fund manufacturing, R&D, patent costs, sales channels, and working capital.
Carnival Dogs Brewing Co. is raising money on Wefunder for a planned brewpub in Sarasota, Florida. The campaign opened on September 18, 2026, with a minimum target of $150,000 and a maximum of $700,000. The offering uses a revenue-share structure with a $100 minimum investment and closes on January 29, 2027.
Same Same But Different Music Festival is raising equity on Wefunder with a $50,000 minimum target and a $219,662 maximum target. The campaign opened on September 18, 2026 and is set to close on April 30, 2027. The raise is for debt reduction, marketing, technology, infrastructure, and working capital.
Shuidichou has increased its platform service fee to 8%, with a cap of 8,000 yuan per project. The article says the change reflects a broader fee hike across designated online fundraising platforms in China. It also argues that higher fees have not solved the sector’s profitability and traffic problems.
GoFundMe is seeing more fundraising for essentials such as rent, utilities, car payments, and groceries. The article cites CEO Tim Cadogan and the company’s 2025 Year in Help report, which says essentials fundraising rose 20% last year. It argues the platform reflects worsening financial strain for many U.S. households.
A Polish crowdfunding campaign raised more than 620,000 zloty to buy 15 decommissioned city buses for Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Three buses are already en route, with the rest due by the end of September. The vehicles are intended to keep public transport running during blackouts caused by attacks on Ukraine’s power grid.
DoveTrails is testing the waters on Wefunder for a residential community project in San Antonio’s Medical District. The raise has drawn $273,000 in commitments, with a minimum investment of $200. The campaign is structured as a SAFE and targets growth and expansion.
