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LifeCycle has started a crowdfunding campaign to support a nearly 2,000km cycling journey across East Africa. The initiative aims to raise funds for renal patients in Malta. The campaign highlights the use of crowdfunding to support health-related charitable causes.
Goparity has advanced the integration of Bolsa Social, achieving more than €300,000 mobilised and completing three equity crowdfunding campaigns within its first three months of joint operations. This development marks a significant step in the platform's expansion and operational synergy. The integration aims to strengthen their position in the crowdfunding market.
BNY has introduced a blockchain-powered digital transfer agency platform, enabling support for both traditional and tokenized funds. The new system establishes on-chain records as the authoritative source, streamlining fund operations and enhancing transparency. Early adopters include Baillie Gifford and BlackRock, with applications across multiple blockchains. The platform aims to bridge legacy and digital asset management.
Marex, via Winterflood, enabled UK retail investors to participate in Jersey Mike’s IPO under the new UK Public Offer Platform (POP) regime. The article notes that Crowdcube has submitted an application to the FCA to operate as a POP, potentially expanding IPO access for retail investors. The POP regime allows IPO participation without a UK prospectus.
PledgeMe and Catalist have formalized a partnership to support New Zealand founders and investors by enabling structured secondary share trading. The collaboration aims to provide liquidity for shareholders of companies that have raised capital via PledgeMe, using Catalist's regulated marketplace. This move is intended to make early-stage investments more attractive and support long-term business growth.
Cal Athletics closed the 2025-26 fiscal year with a record $88.5 million in gifts and pledges, surpassing last year's $82 million. The total includes over $5.3 million raised through four crowdfunding campaigns and significant endowment gifts. Revenue-sharing fundraising for NIL support also saw a major increase. UCLA's fundraising performance is also compared.
The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has proposed significant amendments to Resolution 88, which governs tokenized credit offerings through crowdfunding. The draft regulation would raise the maximum offering size but introduce new obligations, such as appointing a trustee, potentially increasing costs for platforms and issuers. Industry experts warn that the changes could restrict market growth and access to alternative financin…
Kara Water has initiated a Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) raise to support the commercial launch of its Kara Pod and Kara Paw products. The company, known for its air-to-water technology, aims to bring these new inventions to market across nine retail partners. Kara Water has previously generated $3M in sales and secured a $7M inventory financing letter of intent. The campaign is now open to public investors.
Australian eco-startup Zero Co raised $5 million in just six hours via a crowdfunding campaign on Birchal, setting a national record. The campaign saw 2,500 of 3,082 investors pre-registered, with $1 million raised in the first five minutes and $3 million in under 50 minutes. The funds will support business expansion and product development.
The Kiva Iowa program, administered by NewBoCo, enables small business owners to access 0% interest microloans through a global crowdfunding platform. The initiative uses social underwriting and local partnerships to support underserved entrepreneurs. Examples include funding for food trucks and home improvement businesses. The program continues to grow across Iowa.
GiveSendGo, a Christian crowdfunding platform, has approved campaigns that other platforms like GoFundMe have removed for violating content policies. The article highlights a recent fundraiser for a controversial individual, which raised over $25,000 on GiveSendGo after being rejected elsewhere. The platform's approach to campaign moderation distinguishes it within the crowdfunding industry.
Huawei Japan has begun early sales of its flagship FreeClip 2 S wireless earphones through the Makuake crowdfunding platform. The campaign offers multiple discount plans and highlights features such as a mirror-finish charging case, spatial audio, and up to 38 hours of battery life. The campaign runs until September 29, with the product positioned as the latest in Huawei's successful FreeClip series.
