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Startups
Equity
USA
Kara Water Launches Equity Crowdfunding Campaign on DealMaker Securities
Kara Water has opened an equity crowdfunding round on DealMaker Securities with a $76.4 million valuation. The campaign seeks to raise up to $3.9 million to support sales, marketing, and product development for its air-to-water device. Financial details, including revenue, burn rate, and previous funding rounds, are provided. The minimum investment is $1,000, and the campaign closes in February 2027.
Platform Update
Tools & Tech
Real estate
Tokenized
Canton Network Showcases Privacy-Enabled Blockchain for Institutional Asset Tokenization
The Canton Network is highlighted as a privacy-focused public L1 blockchain designed for regulated financial institutions. It enables real-time synchronization of assets and data, supporting tokenization and interoperability across financial markets. The ecosystem features over 65 projects, including platforms for tokenized stocks, green bonds, and institutional lending. Major financial backers and a growing project base underscore its institutio…
Market Data
SME
Debt
Private Credit Market Projected to Reach USD 3.48 Trillion Globally by 2031
A new report from Mordor Intelligence forecasts the global private credit market will grow from USD 1.96 trillion in 2026 to USD 3.48 trillion by 2031, driven by direct lending and specialty finance. The analysis highlights increasing demand from businesses for flexible financing and growing institutional investor participation. North America leads the market, with Europe and Asia-Pacific also showing strong growth.
Regulation
Startups
Equity
Azerbaijan Enacts Comprehensive Crowdfunding Law to Regulate Equity and Debt Platforms
Azerbaijan has approved a new law establishing the legal and regulatory framework for equity and debt-based crowdfunding. The legislation sets requirements for platform operators, investor protections, and oversight by the Central Bank. It aims to expand alternative financing for startups and SMEs, and will take effect six months after publication.
Campaign News
Equity
USA
Aljamain Sterling Launches $1M Crowdfunding Campaign for Funk Harbor Rum on Republic
UFC fighter Aljamain Sterling is seeking to raise up to $1 million via a US securities crowdfunding campaign on Republic to expand his Funk Harbor Rum brand. The offering includes up to one million shares at $1 each, with a minimum target of $75,000. Funk Harbor Rum is produced in Jamaica and marketed to US consumers, with Sterling leveraging his heritage and reputation to attract investors.
Market Data
Platform Update
Real estate
P2P lending
Estonia
Estateguru Surpasses €100M in Investor Payouts and €950M in Real Estate Loans
Estateguru has paid over €100 million to investors and intermediated €956 million in real estate loans across Europe. The platform has funded more than 3,100 projects, reporting an average annual return of 9.4% and a 97% repayment or performing rate. Estateguru operates under a pan-European crowdfunding licence and focuses on bridging credit gaps for property developers.
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
USA
R3 Printing Launches Industrial 3D Printers After Raising $5M via Equity Crowdfunding
R3 Printing has introduced its first commercial industrial FFF 3D printers, following nearly eight years of development and over $5 million raised through equity crowdfunding campaigns. The company emphasizes American manufacturing, open materials, and customer-focused design. Its new systems target engineering-grade and ultra-high-performance polymers, with applications across aerospace, medical, and other industries.
Regulation
Azerbaijan Enacts Comprehensive Crowdfunding Regulation
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has signed into law new regulations governing crowdfunding activities. The legislation sets requirements for platform operators, investor protections, campaign limits, and oversight by the Central Bank. The law covers both equity and debt crowdfunding and will take effect six months after publication.
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
Europe
Sherwood Neiss Joins Steering Committee of Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance
Sherwood 'Woodie' Neiss, co-architect of the US JOBS Act crowdfunding framework, has joined the Steering Committee of the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA). Neiss brings extensive experience in crowdfunding policy, data, and advocacy. His appointment coincides with GECA surpassing 100 member organizations and launching a new global research initiative.
Market Data
Trends
SME
Africa
Seventeen African Fintech Firms Featured in CNBC and Statista’s 2026 Top 500 List
Seventeen African fintech companies have been recognized in CNBC and Statista’s 2026 World’s Top 500 Fintech Companies list. The ranking highlights Africa’s growing presence in payments, alternative financing, insurtech, and wealth technology. Nigerian firms dominate the payments segment, while companies from South Africa, Egypt, and Ghana are also featured. The article includes transaction volumes and funding data for key markets.