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Shuidichou has increased its platform service fee to 8%, with a cap of 8,000 yuan per project. The article says the change reflects a broader fee hike across designated online fundraising platforms in China. It also argues that higher fees have not solved the sector’s profitability and traffic problems.
GoFundMe is seeing more fundraising for essentials such as rent, utilities, car payments, and groceries. The article cites CEO Tim Cadogan and the company’s 2025 Year in Help report, which says essentials fundraising rose 20% last year. It argues the platform reflects worsening financial strain for many U.S. households.
BrewDog’s retail arm entered administration, leading to the closure of 36 venues and unpaid claims for staff and creditors. The report says around £489,000 is owed in wages and holiday pay, with no funds available to repay preferential creditors. It also notes that about 200,000 crowdfunding investors saw their shares become worthless after Tilray’s takeover.
Singapore-based stablecoin payments firm dtcpay has completed a $25 million Series A round. SBI Group joined as a strategic investor, alongside Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, Genedant Capital, and Kwee Liong Tek. The company said the capital will support product expansion, merchant growth, and entry into more regulated markets.
Portage has closed its fourth venture fund at about $600 million. The fintech-focused investment platform says the new capital lifts its assets under management to roughly $7 billion. The fund will back founders from seed through Series C across financial services segments including payments, banking, insurance, and wealth management.
Lendable has closed its second MSME fintech credit fund at $255 million, above its original target. The fund backs financial services companies in emerging markets with asset-backed capital. The article also notes prior debt investments in platforms including Amartha and Validus.
BioTech Social has formed an advisory board for BioTech Funding Portal, its SEC-registered Regulation Crowdfunding portal for life science companies. The company says the board will help guide its broader effort to build financial infrastructure around biotech and related sectors. BioTech Funding Portal launched in June 2026 and lets eligible companies raise up to $5 million a year.
Flow Society has launched a crowdfunding site that lets fans become owners in the apparel brand. The announcement also highlights new summer partnerships with Greg Gurenlian, Sal's Pizza and PT Autosport. The offering is being promoted through Flow Society's investor site.
Housers, a Spanish real estate crowdfunding platform, has relaunched as Crowpire while hundreds of investors say their money remains tied up. The article says the platform raised about €150 million across more than 450 projects and later changed management. It also notes past CNMV fines and ongoing disputes over unpaid returns.
Lendo has landed a $200 million debt deal to support lending to small businesses in Saudi Arabia. The funding is intended to expand the platform’s ability to provide business finance in the market. The article centers on Lendo as the platform and the size of the financing package.
Velocity, a London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider, has secured an additional $10 million in its Series A round, bringing the total to $48 million and valuing the company at $200 million. Major investors include Visa Ventures, Circle Ventures, and Ripple. The funds will support platform expansion and deeper integration with financial institutions. The investment highlights growing institutional interest in stablecoin-based settlement.
Tathmeer Agri Tech, the UAE's first SCA-approved AgriTech crowdfunding platform, has launched the MENA region's first Integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre in partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. The centre will focus on smart farming, AI, R&D, and technology validation, supporting startups and connecting farmers with investors. The initiative aims to advance sustainable agriculture and food security in the UAE.
