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House of Leyla in Gravesend has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £25,000. The money would fund heating upgrades, specialist equipment and expanded health and wellbeing programmes. The business says rising energy costs and a cold building are threatening its ability to operate through winter.
Students are increasingly using GoFundMe to cover unmet college costs after recent federal aid changes. The article says tuition and other college-expense fundraisers on the platform rose by more than 20% over the past year. It also notes that many campaigns do not reach their goals and that success often depends on the fundraiser's network and demographics.
Steamforged Games is facing growing criticism from backers over slow updates and unresolved refund requests on several crowdfunded projects. The company has cut staff and shifted focus toward Warmachine, while nine campaigns remain undelivered and some backers have turned to chargebacks and PayPal disputes. Concerns have also been raised about the company’s communication and financial position.
A study of more than 63,000 Kickstarter campaigns found that disclosing AI use was associated with lower odds of reaching funding goals. The analysis covers campaigns launched from January 2022 to December 2024 and spans Kickstarter’s AI disclosure requirement introduced in August 2023. The article argues that transparency can create a credibility gap when backers cannot judge execution from polished materials alone.
Innergex has opened a EUR 5 million crowdfunding round for a solar project in France. The campaign is tied to a specific renewable energy asset rather than a platform update. The available text does not provide further details on the hosting platform or funding progress.
South Korea's P2P lending industry surpassed 2 trillion won in outstanding loans by the end of June. The article says the sector grew 86.6% year on year, but several operators posted losses and negative equity. It also notes regulators are considering tighter rules and stronger protections for users.
SOLORO launched its Flower of Life Orgonite Pendant on Kickstarter on October 1 and reached its initial funding target in less than 12 hours. By the first 24 hours, pledges had reached about twice the original goal. The campaign supports the brand's handmade jewelry line and introduces a new precious-metal pendant design.
An excavation at Rossett near Wrexham has uncovered new evidence at the first confirmed Roman villa in North Wales. The dig was supported by a successful crowdfunding campaign and involved archaeologists from the University of Chester, DigVentures, students, and local volunteers. Finds included intact floor levels, hypocaust remains, and a quern stone, with further analysis and excavation planned for 2027.
Indonesia's fintech P2P lending industry posted comprehensive profit of Rp1.58 trillion in August 2026, down 2.99% year on year. OJK said the decline came despite continued financing growth and stable portfolio quality. Outstanding financing reached Rp106.94 trillion, while TWP90 stood at 4.73%.
bluShift Aerospace founder Sascha Deri discusses the company’s hybrid rocket engines and its pivot toward defense applications. The episode notes that bluShift is raising about $618,000 on Wefunder and has reached $202,211 of that target. It also says the company is pursuing hypersonics work and aims to raise roughly $4 million for development.
Bennu Properties has opened a debt crowdfunding campaign on Andes Capital for a South Dallas innovation and cultural hub. The raise runs from October 7, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with a minimum target of $50,000 and a maximum of $5 million. The offering carries a 12% interest rate and a five-year term.
AMOR FELINE is testing the waters on Wefunder for an equity raise. The company reports about $51,935 committed, with a minimum investment of $400 and a pre-money valuation of $9.5 million. It says proceeds will support growth and expansion.
