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Netcapital has received a delinquency notification from Nasdaq for failing to file its annual report on time. The platform has 60 days to submit a compliance plan to maintain its listing. This development follows recent SEC fraud allegations against Netcapital, including claims of improperly recorded revenue. Netcapital shares are trading below the $1 listing requirement.
Korean financial authorities have eased rules for mid-rate loans, impacting secondary financial institutions and the P2P lending sector. The P2P industry is calling for higher individual investment limits to support loan supply, citing a six-year cap of 40 million won. In July, P2P mid-rate loan originations rose by 100 billion won, with a delinquency rate below 1%.
The Minimal Phone 2 campaign has surpassed $1.6 million in funding on Kickstarter, far exceeding its $100,000 goal. The device features a physical QWERTY keyboard, 12GB RAM, OLED display, and modern connectivity options. Backers can purchase the phone for a minimum of $600, with shipments expected by late 2026 or early 2027. The campaign targets users seeking a minimalist, tactile smartphone experience.
InfiMaker's K1 five-axis CNC machine campaign on Kickstarter has exceeded $4 million in pledges since its launch on August 11. The campaign reached $1.5 million within the first 24 hours and continued to gain traction internationally. This crowdfunding success coincides with InfiMaker securing a major institutional investment from IDG Capital.
Triodos Bank will transfer all its crowdfunding investment offers to the Ethex platform and close its own Triodos Crowdfunding platform after user migration in September. The partnership aims to expand access to impact crowdfunding for investors. Both organisations will remain independent in sourcing investment opportunities, which will be clearly identified as Triodos or Ethex offers.
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.
