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West Midlands-based Tharos has closed a successful crowdfunding campaign on Republic Europe, raising £176,052 from 62 investors and exceeding its £165,000 target. The funds will support the company's expansion into the canine supplements market and further growth in the UK, EU, and US. Tharos specializes in animal gut health products and operates a subscription model with over 2,500 customers.
A new report shows Swiss marketplace lending volumes rose 4.4% in 2025 to CHF 22.4 billion, with real estate crowdlending and online mortgage platforms as key growth drivers. Real estate loans surged 38% year-over-year, while online mortgage volumes reached CHF 7.7 billion. The sector is expected to benefit from regulatory changes and banking consolidation.
Hill Road Pictures is raising funds for 'So I’m the Crazy One,' an R-rated comedy, through an equity crowdfunding campaign. The project features a unique ownership model involving investors, producers, and cast, and leverages both Reg D and Reg CF fundraising. As of July 2026, the campaign has raised $810,000 of its $2 million goal. The film aims to combine content creator casting with direct audience participation.
Tatleaux Brown Mills Landfill Solar is raising funds via Honeycomb for a 1.8 MW community solar project in New Jersey. The campaign seeks between $50,000 and $500,000, offering a 10% interest rate over three years. The project aims to serve low and moderate-income subscribers and is expected to begin commercial operation by the end of 2026. Early construction is underway.
Rockwells Gas & Mercantile is raising funds on the Vicinity platform with a $4.5 million valuation. The campaign, based in Gainesboro, Tennessee, has secured $48,000 in commitments toward a minimum target of $350,000 and a maximum of $1.24 million. The offering closes on July 29, 2026, and funds will be used for infrastructure, remodeling, and working capital.
Vastnaut held a three-day Demo Day in Los Angeles, allowing supporters to test its AI-powered 4x4 exoskeleton while its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign remains active. Attendees experienced the product's features firsthand, with positive feedback on its performance and design. The company plans to continue its demo tour in other cities to build trust and momentum for the ongoing campaign.
BackaBuddy reported over 52,000 crowdfunding campaigns launched in the first six months of 2026, a significant increase from the previous year. Medical and health-related campaigns remain the most common, driven by economic pressures and the platform's shift to a 0% fee model. The platform highlights evolving uses of crowdfunding in South Africa and ongoing demand for urgent financial support.
Osaka-based payments firm Zentoshin collapsed, leaving 63 creditors with claims totaling $709 million. Among them, Bankers Co., a Tokyo-based loan crowdfunding platform, is owed about ¥2.1 billion. The platform managed funds that lent to Zentoshin, and warns that individual investors could face losses if recoveries are insufficient. Regulators are reviewing lender due diligence.
Tokenization of real-world assets saw a significant increase in June, with total volumes surpassing $3.86 billion. The data highlights growing adoption and interest in tokenizing tangible assets. This trend reflects broader momentum in the digital transformation of traditional finance.
The Super Crowd, an impact crowdfunding platform, and Tomorrow BioTech/BADASS Labs have formed a partnership to support biotech startups with lab access, crowdfunding guidance, and investor connections. The alliance aims to help early-stage science-driven ventures secure funding and operational support. The collaboration leverages The Super Crowd’s expertise in regulated investment crowdfunding and BADASS Labs’ biotech infrastructure.
Feenix, a public benefit crowdfunding platform, has raised over R353 million to support more than 6,000 South African students since 2017. The platform connects students with individuals and corporate sponsors to help fund higher education, especially for those not covered by government aid. Feenix operates independently from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme and targets students with household incomes below R600,000.
Total funds raised through securities crowdfunding platforms in Indonesia have reached Rp1.98 trillion as of June 2026. This figure highlights the continued growth and adoption of crowdfunding as a financing method in the country. The data reflects cumulative market activity over the period.
