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Ondo Finance has named Allison Parent, a veteran in global financial regulation, as its chief policy officer. Parent brings experience from the Global Financial Markets Association, Barclays, and the US Senate. Her role will focus on regulatory engagement as Ondo expands its tokenized asset offerings. The appointment reflects Ondo's shift toward shaping industry standards and legal frameworks.
The PackThera modular camera backpack, featuring AI-powered temperature control, has exceeded its Kickstarter crowdfunding target, reaching 103% funding with five days left in the campaign. The product offers rapid heating and cooling, modular storage, and waterproof construction. Early backers can still secure discounted pricing before the campaign closes.
Taylor Swift contributed $50,000 to a GoFundMe campaign supporting Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut mother injured while assisting at a roadside accident. The donation was accompanied by a message wishing the family well. Taunton has undergone multiple surgeries and faces a lengthy recovery. Swift's donation is expected to significantly aid the family's financial needs during this period.
Solar Development Group is raising funds on Climatize for a 929 kW rooftop community solar project in Landover, Maryland. The campaign aims to raise between $180,000 and $201,000 to support pre-construction development. The project will provide discounted solar energy to low- and moderate-income residents in Prince George’s County. As of now, $95,900 has been committed.
Fork n’ Film, an immersive dining experience company, is raising funds on Wefunder with a $30 million valuation cap. The campaign, currently in the 'testing the waters' phase, has secured $63,170 in commitments. Founded in 2023, the company operates in 22 international locations and reported $22.9 million in revenue over the past year. Minimum investment is set at $100, using a SAFE security.
Chainsaw LA, a Los Angeles-based restaurant, is raising funds through a debt crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb. The campaign seeks between $75,000 and $124,000, offering a 5-year term at 11.25% interest. Proceeds will be used for business expansion. The restaurant, founded in 2019, has shown 45% year-over-year revenue growth and is profitable as of FY25.
Netcapital has received a delinquency notification from Nasdaq for failing to file its annual report on time. The platform has 60 days to submit a compliance plan to maintain its listing. This development follows recent SEC fraud allegations against Netcapital, including claims of improperly recorded revenue. Netcapital shares are trading below the $1 listing requirement.
Korean financial authorities have eased rules for mid-rate loans, impacting secondary financial institutions and the P2P lending sector. The P2P industry is calling for higher individual investment limits to support loan supply, citing a six-year cap of 40 million won. In July, P2P mid-rate loan originations rose by 100 billion won, with a delinquency rate below 1%.
The Minimal Phone 2 campaign has surpassed $1.6 million in funding on Kickstarter, far exceeding its $100,000 goal. The device features a physical QWERTY keyboard, 12GB RAM, OLED display, and modern connectivity options. Backers can purchase the phone for a minimum of $600, with shipments expected by late 2026 or early 2027. The campaign targets users seeking a minimalist, tactile smartphone experience.
InfiMaker's K1 five-axis CNC machine campaign on Kickstarter has exceeded $4 million in pledges since its launch on August 11. The campaign reached $1.5 million within the first 24 hours and continued to gain traction internationally. This crowdfunding success coincides with InfiMaker securing a major institutional investment from IDG Capital.
Triodos Bank will transfer all its crowdfunding investment offers to the Ethex platform and close its own Triodos Crowdfunding platform after user migration in September. The partnership aims to expand access to impact crowdfunding for investors. Both organisations will remain independent in sourcing investment opportunities, which will be clearly identified as Triodos or Ethex offers.
Bristol-based biomaterials startup Ponda has raised $1.8 million through a crowdfunding campaign, exceeding its original target by seven times. The campaign highlights strong investor interest in the company's sustainable biomaterials solutions. Details on the platform used or further campaign specifics are not provided.
