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Waterdrop Inc. released its 2025 ESG report, highlighting AI-driven upgrades across its insurance and healthcare businesses. The report says Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding used AI in risk control and had 490 million donors contribute RMB 72.3 billion to 3.68 million patients by the end of 2025. It also noted broader public welfare and rural healthcare initiatives.
A man from Hertfordshire was sentenced after admitting he used fake GoFundMe and JustGiving appeals to collect more than £10,000. He falsely claimed to be a grieving single father during the Covid-19 pandemic. The court gave him a 12-week prison term and ordered compensation to victims.
Loanch says total interest paid to its investors has passed €2 million since the platform launched in 2023. The figure counts interest payments only and excludes cashback, promotional bonuses and other rewards. The platform gives investors in eligible European markets access to euro-denominated loans from lending partners, including Tambadana and AhaPay.
A Malaysian study says the number of backers is a strong signal in equity crowdfunding campaign success. The research analysed 335 campaigns on three licensed platforms and found investor count was the strongest predictor. It also cites Securities Commission Malaysia data on investor participation and warns that hitting a funding target does not mean a startup is profitable.
Italian Web3 startup indid raised €150,000 on the first day of its crowdfunding campaign. The update highlights early fundraising momentum for the company. No further campaign details are available in the provided text.
Blue Chip Capital Group reported no revenue and a $0.9 million net loss for the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026. The company also raised $750,000 through private convertible notes to support operations and platform buildout. Management said it is building Raisewise USA subsidiaries to offer crowdfunding services in multiple foreign jurisdictions.
Netcapital regained Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance after its shares traded above $1 for ten straight business days. The company said it still has overdue SEC filings and remains out of compliance with Nasdaq reporting rules. It also hired Adeptus Partners to audit prior financial statements and help support restatements and delayed filings.
The SEC’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee will meet on October 27, 2026, to continue IPO modernization talks and discuss possible changes related to regulation crowdfunding. The committee is advisory, so the meeting itself will not change rules. The notice follows earlier committee work this year on capital formation and market access.
Sabah reported 5.1% economic growth last year, with GDP reaching RM88.8 billion. The state government said it welcomes Securities Commission Malaysia efforts to expand business financing through equity crowdfunding, P2P financing, co-investment, private capital and the stock market. It also pointed to MyCIF support for food security businesses.
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help secure repairs for St Monans Auld Kirk in Fife. The community wants to raise £100,000 in match funding by Christmas to unlock £2.2 million in promised support. The project would fund structural repairs and upgrades to turn the church into a community hub.
TechRound profiles five startups currently crowdfunding, including INTUNE Drinks, EverRhythm, Gemsza and Curcle. The roundup lists each company’s raise target and the platform where investors can participate. It also briefly describes the products and business models behind each campaign.
Issuance of Brazilian real estate and agribusiness receivables certificates has dropped sharply over the past two years. The two instruments raised R$34.6 billion from January to August, down 35% from 2025 and 48% from 2024. The article links the decline to higher rates, weaker credit conditions, and a shift toward alternative financing vehicles.
