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Cyprus police are investigating whether journalist Makarios Drousiotis' crowdfunding campaign for legal expenses violates national fundraising law. The probe follows a complaint from the interior ministry and raises questions about the law's applicability to online platforms based abroad. The campaign, hosted on GoGetFunding, reached its €50,000 target in three days.
African startups raised $102 million in July 2026, marking the lowest monthly total since March 2025. Debt financing accounted for 74% of the total, while equity funding fell to $25 million. The shift reflects changing investor preferences amid a more cautious market. Nigeria led in equity funding, and fintech remained the top-funded sector.
Five startups are actively raising funds through crowdfunding platforms Crowdcube and Crowdfunder. Featured companies include Mous, Valkyr Vesta, The MuscleWand, CV T.A.G, and Vésda, each offering products or services in tech accessories, fitness, wellness, and job application tools. The article provides details on fundraising targets and campaign focus for each startup.
The SEC has charged Netcapital, a securities crowdfunding platform, with fraud related to improperly recorded consulting revenue and alleged sham deals involving advisory board member John Fanning. The charges claim that fraudulent agreements inflated Netcapital's revenue as it sought new investment. The company's CFO and Fanning are named as defendants, and the case centers on activities tied to Netcapital Funding Portal and Netcapital Advisors.
Ponda, a Bristol-based biomaterials company, has raised over £1.4m from 213 investors via Republic Europe for its plant-based textile insulation. The funds will support scaling manufacturing, product development, and R&D. The campaign offers shares at £12.54 each for a 15.8% equity stake. Ponda's BioPuff material is used by leading fashion brands and supports wetland restoration.
Robopoet's AI companion pet Fuzzy raised more than ¥83 million (approx. $520,000) on Japan's Makuake crowdfunding platform, making it the highest-funded AI pet product there to date. The company has sold nearly 300,000 units since its 2025 launch in China and completed a nine-figure yuan Pre-A round. Fuzzy is set to enter the US market in Q4 2026.
Australian aperitif brand Tanica has opened expressions of interest for an equity crowdfunding campaign on Birchal. The funds will support the development of a ready-to-drink product line, increased production, and expansion into new markets. The campaign aims to help Tanica reach profitability and test exports in the US and Asia Pacific. Early registrants will have first access to the offer opening on 25 August.
Air Moana is seeking to raise XPF597 million (USD5.7 million) through a crowdfunding campaign managed by Fenua Financement. The campaign targets local investors with a minimum investment of XPF30,000 and aims to provide the airline with capital for six to seven years. This move follows a court decision overturning government loan support and mirrors a previous successful campaign for Motu Link Airlines.
The Abxylute M6, a sliding magnetic smartphone controller, has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The device features a hybrid control layout and is compatible with both iPhones and other smartphones using magnetic adapters. While the campaign is live, the company has not yet announced a release date or retail price. The controller targets gamers interested in cloud gaming and mobile emulation.
WALLMATE has opened subscriptions for its tenth TRINITY FUND real estate crowdfunding campaign, aiming to raise ¥297 million to acquire a property in Tokyo. The fund targets a 12% annual yield over six months, primarily from capital gains. WALLMATE will take a 10% subordinated stake and offers a buyback if the property is not sold externally.
Synergy Global Foods is raising funds on StartEngine with a valuation cap of $15 million and a target range of $20,000 to $1.24 million. The company, specializing in medically tailored meals, is offering a SAFE with a 20% discount. Financials, team structure, and campaign details are provided, with proceeds aimed at sales, marketing, and operational needs.
The Wildlife Trusts is conducting a major crowdfunding campaign to purchase the 3,800-hectare Rothbury Estate in Northumberland, aiming to raise £30 million by the end of September. Over £20 million has already been collected from more than 20,000 donors. The campaign seeks to preserve biodiversity and prevent commercial exploitation of the land. Local communities and conservationists are closely involved in the effort.
