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A new market study forecasts the peer-to-peer crowdfunding sector to grow to $18.85 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 13.3%. The report highlights key trends, major industry players, and the increasing adoption of blockchain and AI technologies. It also details market segmentation by investment type, platform, project, and industry vertical.
The Cult of the Lamb board game campaign on Kickstarter raised over £629,000, exceeding its £18,950 goal by 3,300% within two days. Developed by Paper Fort Games, the campaign launched on July 21 and will run until August 15. The game supports multiple languages and offers international shipping. Backers responded strongly to the adaptation of the video game's mechanics into a tabletop format.
Three Malaysian fintech firms—CapBay, BJAK, and Boost—have been included in CNBC and Statista's 2026 global ranking of top fintech companies. CapBay retained its position for alternative financing, while BJAK and Boost were new entrants in insurance and payments, respectively. The recognition highlights the growth and diversification of Malaysia's digital finance sector.
Riley's Farm in Oak Glen has launched a crowd-lending campaign on Honeycomb Credit to address high-interest debt accumulated during the pandemic. The campaign aims to raise between $75,000 and $124,000, offering a 10% return to investors. As of July 23, $68,500 has been raised from 56 investors, with 22 days remaining. The funds will help the farm replace costly loans and stabilize operations.
PathFinder has secured a multi-million-dollar angel investment to develop BirdieSense, an AI-powered golf training device. The company intends to launch the product globally through pre-sales and crowdfunding. BirdieSense uses vision-based technology to analyze golf swings and provide real-time coaching. The team aims to expand into other sports and will showcase the device at the 2027 PGA Show.
Singaporean SMEs are increasingly seeking alternative financing options such as fintech lenders, invoice financiers, and licensed moneylenders due to tightening bank credit. Platforms like Validus, Funding Societies, and Quick Loan are highlighted for their rapid approval processes and growing demand. Recent survey data and government policy responses underscore the shift in the SME financing landscape.
IllumiCell AI has successfully closed a Regulation Crowdfunding capital raise, with ICON Capital Group as broker-of-record and MedTech Syndicates leading the investor syndicate. The funds will support product development and commercialization of AI-powered cellular imaging solutions. The campaign demonstrates growing investor interest in healthcare technology via crowdfunding.
A new report forecasts the equity crowdfunding services market will grow to $28.87 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 17.1%. Growth is attributed to technological advances, increased investor participation, and regulatory improvements. The report highlights leading platforms, emerging innovations like secondary trading, and detailed market segmentation by type, investor, and industry.
StartEngine, a leading US crowdfunding platform, reported a 17.5% year-over-year revenue decline in Q1 2026 and a swing to net loss, even as it launches a new fundraising round at a $2 billion valuation. The article examines StartEngine's self-funding practices, investor outcomes, regulatory fines, and the challenges facing retail investors. Industry data shows few significant returns for platform investors to date.
Groundfloor Lending has been recognized by CNBC and Statista as one of the world's top fintech companies in the Alternative Financing category. The platform specializes in real estate lending and has facilitated over $2.2 billion in loans since 2013. This recognition highlights Groundfloor's innovation in providing technology-driven funding solutions for real estate investors.
