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The Henrico Economic Development Authority has become an official Trustee of the Kiva crowdfunding platform, partnering with the Metropolitan Business League to help local entrepreneurs access fee-free loans. As a Trustee, the EDA will endorse and assist qualifying Henrico businesses in preparing Kiva campaigns. Endorsed businesses may receive additional funding and priority consideration during the application process.
Crowdfunder.co.uk has launched a new dashboard aimed at improving the experience for project owners. The update focuses on usability and enhanced features to help users manage their crowdfunding campaigns more effectively. This change is part of the platform's ongoing efforts to support fundraisers and streamline project management.
Mining and technology companies are increasingly using blockchain platforms to tokenize metals such as gold, copper, and uranium. Platforms like Metals.io have issued tokens linked to physical and future metal production, enabling new financing models and broader investor access. Despite growing interest, tokenized metals remain a small fraction of the overall commodities market, with challenges including market fragmentation and asset verificati…
The SEC has charged Netcapital, a securities crowdfunding platform, with fraud related to improperly recorded consulting revenue and alleged sham deals involving advisory board member John Fanning. The charges claim that fraudulent agreements inflated Netcapital's revenue as it sought new investment. The company's CFO and Fanning are named as defendants, and the case centers on activities tied to Netcapital Funding Portal and Netcapital Advisors.
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.
