Platform Update
Startups
Equity
United Kingdom
Crowdcube Highlights Nominee Structure with £1.3 Billion Raised for 979 Companies
Crowdcube has announced that its nominee structure has facilitated £1.3 billion in funding across 979 companies. The platform emphasizes the benefits of this structure for investors and fundraisers. These figures reflect Crowdcube's scale and impact in the equity crowdfunding sector.
Platform Update
Regulation
Social cause
Donation
USA
GoFundMe Responds to New Hawaiʻi Crowdfunding Law Affecting Nonprofits
A new Hawaiʻi law, Act 205, will require nonprofits to provide written consent to remain active on crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe starting July 1. GoFundMe has begun outreach to affected organizations, warning that failure to comply could disrupt donations. The law also mandates verification of nonprofit status and impacts payout processes. GoFundMe is coordinating with state authorities to ensure compliance.
Trends
Real estate
Tokenized
USA
Rising US Mortgage Costs Drive Interest in Real Estate Tokenization
Median US mortgage payments have increased 40% over five years, reaching $2,134 in April 2026. This affordability squeeze is prompting buyers to explore alternatives such as blockchain-based real estate tokenization. The article explains how tokenization enables fractional property ownership and cites projections of a $3 trillion tokenized real estate market by 2030.
Campaign News
Startups
Reward
Multiple Indie Video Game Campaigns Launch on Kickstarter in June 2026
Several indie video game projects, including Wicked Night: Holy Knights, Colossus: Eternal Blight, A Fighter’s Nova: Mindara, and Tideborne Haven, have launched crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter this June. Each campaign features unique gameplay elements and platform plans, with campaign end dates ranging from late June to early July 2026. The article highlights campaign details, developer backgrounds, and project inspirations.
Campaign News
Success Story
Social cause
Donation
Czech Republic
Czech Crowdfunding Campaign Funds Five Trainer Aircraft for Ukraine’s Air Force
A Czech crowdfunding initiative, Dárek pro Putina, raised funds to purchase five ALTO NG trainer planes for Ukraine, matching five others bought by the Czech government. The aircraft will help train Ukrainian pilots domestically, accelerating their transition to NATO-standard jets. The campaign follows previous successful efforts by the same group to supply military equipment to Ukraine.
Campaign News
Reward
Phosgo Launches Solar E-Bike Crowdfunding Campaign on Kickstarter
Phosgo is introducing its Go5 series solar-powered e-bikes through a global crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, launching July 27th. The campaign offers early bird pricing starting at $1,999 for the base model. The bikes feature four 50W circular solar panels and are targeted at US and European markets. The company is a joint venture between Jiaxing Dazhe Solar Energy and Shenzhen Honglianda Technology.
Market Data
SME
Debt
Global Inventory Financing Market Projected to Reach $344.8 Billion by 2034
A new Allied Market Research report forecasts the global inventory financing market will grow from $160.8 billion in 2024 to $344.8 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 7.9%. The study highlights rising demand from SMEs, digital lending innovations, and regional growth trends. North America currently leads the market, while Asia-Pacific is expected to see the fastest expansion.
Success Story
Campaign News
Reward
Keychron Orca Echo Sets New Crowdfunding Record on Gizmart with Over 300 Million Yen Raised
The Keychron Orca echo split keyboard campaign has surpassed 300 million yen in crowdfunding on Gizmart, setting a new platform record. The campaign launched on June 19, 2026, and quickly attracted significant user support. This achievement breaks the previous record held by the Keychron Nape Pro project. The campaign is a collaboration between Keychron, Kopek Japan, and Gizmart.
Success Story
Health & Science
Equity
United Kingdom
Tharos Surpasses Crowdfunding Target to Fund Expansion into Canine Supplements
Tharos, a West Midlands-based animal supplements maker, has raised £173,078 from 52 investors on Republic Europe, exceeding its £165,000 crowdfunding goal. The funds will support the company's expansion into the canine market and the launch of new products. Tharos plans to grow its UK and EU presence and leverage partnerships to boost brand recognition.
Campaign News
Health & Science
Reward
Lumysi Launches Kickstarter Campaign for AI-Powered Health Tracking Bracelet
Lumysi has announced a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its new health-tracking bracelet designed to look like jewelry. The device offers continuous biometric monitoring, AI-powered wellness insights, and no ongoing subscription fees for early backers. The campaign targets early supporters with launch-day pricing and estimated delivery in October 2026.
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
USA
The Super Crowd Launches SuperCrowd.tv Streaming Channel for Impact Crowdfunding Content
The Super Crowd, Inc. has launched SuperCrowd.tv, a connected-TV streaming channel now available on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. The channel features educational and inspirational content focused on regulated investment crowdfunding, including webinars and live pitch events. This move aims to increase mainstream visibility for impact crowdfunding and support social entrepreneurs, investors, and community builders. The platform is supported by several…
Campaign News
Xiaomi Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for Smart Storage NAS Device in China
Xiaomi has announced its first NAS device, Smart Storage, which will be available through a crowdfunding campaign in China from July 1 to July 8. The campaign offers three configurations, with early backers receiving discounted prices compared to future retail costs. Mass production will begin only if the funding target is met. Full technical specifications will be revealed closer to the campaign's start.