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Bristol-based biomaterials startup Ponda has raised $1.8 million through a crowdfunding campaign, exceeding its original target by seven times. The campaign highlights strong investor interest in the company's sustainable biomaterials solutions. Details on the platform used or further campaign specifics are not provided.
Blockchain Computer, founded in December 2025, is testing the waters on Wefunder with a $15 million valuation cap. The campaign has raised over $54,000 in commitments and offers a SAFE security with a minimum investment of $100. Funds will be used for growth and expansion. The company focuses on digital trust infrastructure and AI governance.
PEAKS Dental has initiated a $450,000 seed funding round via Wefunder to support its growth and product expansion. The funds will be used for customer acquisition, team expansion, and broader adoption of its dental practice management technology. The company recently reported its first profitable quarter and a 25% increase in annualized recurring revenue. The campaign targets endodontic and specialty dental practices.
Medtech companies are increasingly using equity crowdfunding platforms like Wefunder to raise capital as traditional venture funding becomes more risk-averse. In H1 2026, medtech crowdfunding investment volume fell to $139.5 million, with 388 new campaigns launched and a 74.3% campaign success rate. The article outlines key strategies and pitfalls for startups considering community rounds.
FUNDINNO, Japan's leading equity crowdfunding platform, saw its stock hit the daily limit high following news of its advisory role in facilitating an institutional investment in SkyDrive. The company is shifting its core business from retail crowdfunding to institutional investor matching and financial advisory services. This move reflects both regulatory ceilings on crowdfunding and a strategic pivot to larger-scale deals. The article analyzes t…
Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) funding dropped 19.3% month-over-month in July 2026 to $23.1 million, with a 33.5% year-over-year decline. Reg A funding also fell by 4.4% to $43 million. Dealmaker was the most active platform for both exemptions. The number of Reg CF rounds increased, but average amounts raised per campaign decreased significantly.
Rad Life Mobility has initiated a regulation crowdfunding campaign via Highlander Crowdfunding to support its e-bike brands, including Rad Power Bikes, Serial 1, and QuietKat. The campaign allows both accredited and non-accredited investors to participate. Rad Life Mobility reported over $7 million in revenue and $3 million in gross profit during its initial operating period. The company is a subsidiary of Life Electric Vehicle Holdings.
The SEC has filed a complaint against GenesisAI Corp. and CEO Archil Cheishvili, alleging material misrepresentations in multiple crowdfunding campaigns that raised over $5.3 million from retail investors. The company projected unrealistic revenues and inflated valuations despite minimal actual revenue and no viable product. The SEC seeks injunctions, disgorgement, and penalties.
Five startups, including Micrima and Veyro, are actively raising funds via Crowdcube and Crowdfunder. The featured companies span health tech, food, wellness, ADHD support, and peer-to-peer parking. Campaigns include both equity and reward-based models, with some offering EIS eligibility. Funding targets and campaign details vary by startup.
Reboost has launched a real estate investment platform in Luxembourg using security tokens under local securities law. The platform offers dedicated project compartments, mandatory mortgages, institutional escrow, and compliance encoded into the token. This approach contrasts with traditional crowdfunding, emphasizing investor protection and transparency through blockchain infrastructure.
The SEC has filed a civil complaint against Netcapital Inc. and several affiliates, alleging a multi-year scheme to overstate revenue through consulting agreements tied to 11 companies conducting Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) offerings. Most of these offerings failed to reach their funding goals, raising less than $80,000 in total. The case highlights regulatory, due diligence, and investor protection issues in the crowdfunding sector.
The European Central Bank will launch its Pontes distributed ledger platform for tokenized assets on 21 September 2026. The initiative aims to support digital capital markets in Europe, enabling settlement in central bank money and involving operators like Clearstream, SWIAT, Cashlink, and Axiology. The project includes both short-term and long-term tracks to foster innovation and integration in digital finance.
