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Air Moana is raising up to EUR17 million (USD19.8 million), including a EUR5 million (USD5.8 million) equity crowdfunding tranche through platforms such as Rattel AERO, Fenua Financement, and Les Entreprêteurs. The crowdfunding campaign targets private investors with a minimum investment of XPF30,000. The remainder of the funding is expected from other sources, not yet disclosed.
BCP Technologies has executed its first live purchase and settlement of a tokenized US Treasury bill using its sterling stablecoin tGBP on the Archax platform. The transaction demonstrates the integration of regulated digital securities and digital cash for near-instant, on-chain settlement. This marks a significant step for institutional adoption of blockchain-native infrastructure in the UK capital markets.
A crowdfunding campaign for headphones that can transform into a speaker has successfully raised 3.2 million crowns. The campaign attracted significant interest, highlighting demand for multifunctional audio devices. Details about the platform used or further campaign milestones are not provided.
Geyser, a US-based bitcoin crowdfunding platform, has rejected a project from the Cuba Bitcoin community, citing a failed wallet sanction check due to US compliance requirements. The decision highlights the impact of international sanctions on financial services for Cuban residents. Geyser maintains it must adhere to regulatory obligations despite its mission to expand global capital access.
After Spirit Airlines ceased operations, a viral campaign sought to crowdfund its purchase, gathering over 500,000 pledges totaling $437 million in non-binding commitments. The campaign failed to raise the required capital, collecting only $2.2 million from 443 investors. Organizers have since shifted focus to building a new cooperative airline, First Jet Airways.
Tanoshi, an educational technology company, completed an equity crowdfunding campaign on StartEngine, raising $82,866 from investors. The campaign offered common stock at a $30 million pre-money valuation and closed in November 2021. Tanoshi aimed to use the funds for growth and expansion, having sold over 10,000 computers and generated $2.5 million in lifetime revenue.
Deathcore band All Shall Perish has started a Kickstarter campaign to fund their first new album in fifteen years, aiming to raise $75,000. The funds will cover recording, videos, promotion, mastering, and platform fees. The campaign follows the release of their new single and outlines how the money will be allocated.
Blue Chip Capital Group Inc. reported a net loss of $22.65M for FY 2026, with no operating revenue since inception. The company launched Raisewise USA, a Reg C crowdfunding platform offering debt, equity, rewards, and donations. Increased compliance and reporting activities contributed to higher expenses, and management plans further private financings to sustain operations.
HeyGears' G1X Series 3D printer campaign has raised $15 million through the Kickstarter platform. This significant fundraising achievement highlights strong backer interest in the product. The campaign's success demonstrates the continued viability of crowdfunding for innovative hardware projects.
Sevenoaks Town Council will launch a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for purchasing the Stag Theatre from Sevenoaks District Council. The council aims to secure the theatre's future for the community, following a decision to proceed with the acquisition despite preferring a free transfer. The fundraising effort seeks to cover the £650,000 purchase price.
Ireland's new Savings and Investment Account scheme has drawn criticism for not including regulated crowdfunding platforms among eligible tax-advantaged investments. Industry voices argue this policy favours large US tech stocks over Irish SMEs seeking capital via crowdfunding. The scheme is set to launch in 2027 and aims to mobilise household savings.
Several startups, including Starfighters Space, Eagle Nuclear Energy, and Conexeu Sciences, achieved significant exits after raising capital through Regulation Crowdfunding. Early investors saw substantial returns as these companies went public or were acquired. The article highlights the importance of founder quality and early-stage timing in successful startup investing.
