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Chicago Trend invited local residents to invest $1,000 each in a crowdfunding campaign to purchase Hawthorn Crossings, a strip mall in north Minneapolis. The campaign surpassed its $100,000 goal, raising $248,500. Chicago Trend will retain at least 51% ownership if the sale closes. The outcome for current tenants remains uncertain.
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) imposed sanctions on 39 fintech P2P lending platforms and 21 multifinance companies during July 2026. The regulatory action targets compliance and operational issues within the sector. Details on the nature of the sanctions and affected firms were not disclosed in the excerpt.
Several UK startups, including ReelFlow, The Earth Build Project, The Tusk & Raider, Gather & Grind, and Project Barnaby, have launched crowdfunding campaigns this week. The campaigns span platforms such as Europe Republic and Crowdfunder, with fundraising targets ranging from £5,000 to £285,005. Projects cover sectors from B2B video tech to sustainable construction and community-focused hospitality.
Sukuk Capital, a Saudi crowdfunding platform, has facilitated SR11.6 billion in investments over five years, with 20% of its financing directed to industrial companies. The platform serves around 800,000 investors and over 600 beneficiary companies, holding a 60% market share in Saudi Arabia's crowdfunding sector. Regulatory oversight is provided by SAMA and the Capital Market Authority.
GetVantage, a Mumbai-based alternative lending platform, has raised $6.6 million in a Series A1 round, bringing its total funding to over $47 million. The company provides equity-free, cash flow-based financing to Indian MSMEs and has supported more than 2,000 businesses. The new capital will be used to enhance its technology platform and expand credit access for small businesses across India.
The article examines the state of crowdfunding in Canada, noting growth among leading platforms and a decline at the grassroots level. It provides an overview of market trends and structural changes affecting the sector. The analysis is based on recent data and historical context.
Unifying Spirits has successfully closed its equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, raising $2.238 million. The campaign attracted investors through the platform and reached its funding goal. This marks a significant milestone for the company and highlights continued interest in equity crowdfunding.
Boba POPS® has completed its equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, securing $2.238 million from 462 investors. The funding will support manufacturing expansion, retail growth, and product innovation for the alcohol-filled popping boba brand. The company has now raised a total of $8 million in equity financing and plans to increase production capacity and expand distribution across the U.S.
P2P-Banking.com reports that international P2P lending platforms originated a total of €194 million in loans during July 2026. Mintos led the market, followed by Bondora and Loanch. The article includes a detailed table of monthly loan originations for various platforms and notes that Esketit surpassed €1 billion in total loans since inception.
Riemann Computing has launched LonScript, a new programming language designed for high-speed scientific computing. The company claims LonScript is over 1,400 times faster than Python for complex calculations. Riemann Computing is currently raising funds through an equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder to support further development.
Untold, founded by producer Ali Aksu, has become the first FINRA-registered funding portal focused on tokenizing entertainment intellectual property. The platform enables retail investors to participate in film and entertainment projects through compliant, tokenized securities. Untold combines regulatory infrastructure with production expertise, offering both equity and debt structures for creative projects. Its model aims to democratize access t…
Triodos Bank UK and Ethex are consolidating their crowdfunding activities onto the Ethex platform, creating a unified hub for sustainable and ethical investment. The partnership aims to streamline investor experience, increase capital flow to green and social projects, and leverage a combined £330 million raised for over 300 initiatives. The move includes technical integration with ShareIn and continued deal origination by Triodos.
