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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.
HalalFi is introduced as a Sharia-compliant crowdfunding and investment platform leveraging blockchain technology. The platform enables investors to fund vetted halal projects using USDT, with profits tied to project performance and on-chain transparency. HalalFi emphasizes Sharia screening, smart contracts, and real business activity. The article explores how such platforms can bridge Islamic finance and crypto markets.
Several startups, including Revvies Energy Strips, Glint, Nanoloom, ON Beer, Alpha 311, and Spice Dept, are actively raising funds through crowdfunding platforms Crowdcube and Republic this week. The campaigns span industries such as sports nutrition, fintech, material science, beverages, clean energy, and food. Funding targets and eligibility for investment schemes like EIS are highlighted for each company.
Andrea Aid, a Port Harcourt-based startup, has launched a medical crowdfunding platform to help Nigerians fund verified healthcare needs. The platform partners with hospitals to onboard and verify patients, ensuring donations go directly to medical providers. Andrea Aid operates a zero-fee model, relying on grants and partnerships for funding, and aims to expand beyond Rivers State.
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority has issued 10 new licenses across non-banking financial sectors, including approvals for Thndr to operate a real estate investment fund and Halan for real estate finance and factoring. The move expands competition and participation in areas such as real estate funds, derivatives, and insurance. The approvals reflect ongoing regulatory efforts to diversify Egypt's financial ecosystem.
Nepal Rastra Bank has announced plans to examine the feasibility and regulatory requirements for introducing a credit-score-based peer-to-peer lending system. The initiative aims to expand financial inclusion and provide alternative lending channels for individuals and small businesses. The central bank will focus on legal safeguards, consumer protection, and financial stability as part of its study.
