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Robopoet's AI companion pet Fuzzy raised more than ¥83 million (approx. $520,000) on Japan's Makuake crowdfunding platform, making it the highest-funded AI pet product there to date. The company has sold nearly 300,000 units since its 2025 launch in China and completed a nine-figure yuan Pre-A round. Fuzzy is set to enter the US market in Q4 2026.
Kieron O'Brien, Managing Director of Republic Europe, has joined the Steering Committee of the Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance as Strategic Advisor for Ireland. O'Brien brings over two decades of experience in regulated fintech and capital markets. His appointment coincides with GECA surpassing 100 member organizations and launching new industry initiatives.
Alternative financing platform GetVantage secured ₹63 crore in growth capital to scale its non-dilutive credit funding for MSMEs and digital-first brands in India. The update appears alongside broader coverage of IPO activity, startup funding, and financial market trends in India for August 2026.
BillEase, a digital lending platform in the Philippines, nearly doubled its revenue to $151.2 million in 2025, driven by rapid loan growth and customer acquisition. The platform's gross loan book reached $212.1 million, with 1.3 million new customers added during the year. All growth was funded from operating profits, and credit loss provisions remained within internal targets.
Best in Play, founded by board game industry veterans, has launched as a full-service agency offering development, licensing, and crowdfunding strategy for tabletop games. The agency is already consulting for a US-based e-commerce company and is preparing a crowdfunding campaign for a major video game IP in early 2027. The team includes experienced designers and executives from the board game sector.
Funding Circle, once a leading UK P2P lending platform, has transitioned to institutional and government-backed lending after closing its retail P2P operations in 2022. The company reported a profit in 2024 and strong revenue growth, supported by new products and forward flow agreements. Forecasts suggest continued expansion and improved margins through 2028.
GUARDD, a fintech platform supporting private companies issuing tokenized exempt securities, recently met with the SEC to discuss regulatory pathways for secondary trading. The discussions focused on standardizing disclosures to enable compliant trading on Alternative Trading Systems and overcoming state-by-state regulatory hurdles. GUARDD highlighted the lack of liquidity for crowdfunded securities and proposed solutions to improve secondary mar…
Kickstarter has launched the Culture Fund, a $1 million initiative to provide direct financial support to independent creators in art, fashion, film, and music. The fund will contribute to eligible campaigns while they are live on the platform, aiming to boost early momentum. Kickstarter is also partnering with organizations like Creative Scotland to expand the program's reach.
NetCapital, an online capital formation platform, is at risk of being delisted from NASDAQ due to its market cap falling below $5 million. The SEC has suspended the relevant rule for further review, temporarily averting delisting. NetCapital continues to operate its funding portal while pursuing a strategic realignment to strengthen compliance and business fundamentals.
Triodos Bank and Ethex are collaborating to enhance direct impact investment opportunities in the UK. Ethex has enabled over 29,000 investors to channel £135 million into mission-driven organisations, while Triodos Bank offers a dedicated crowdfunding platform for sustainable projects. Their combined efforts aim to broaden access to impact capital and support a fairer, greener economy.
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.
