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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.
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.
Pawn NG, a platform offering loans secured by luxury assets, has announced plans to expand across West Africa. CEO Eziefula Ezichi highlighted the role of alternative financing in addressing Africa's credit gap, especially as traditional banks tighten lending. The company enables clients to access liquidity using high-value possessions as collateral, aiming to improve financial inclusion.
Ketto, a crowdfunding platform specializing in healthcare and social causes, partnered with Smaaash to organize a day of inclusive entertainment for children and young adults with disabilities from Sahyog, an initiative of Chehak Trust. The event provided participants with access to games and activities in a supportive environment. Ketto continues to support social causes through its crowdfunding and sustained giving models.
The Deya platform, developed by a Ukrainian team, has launched as a multifunctional service combining blogging, social networking, crowdfunding, and AI-driven tools. The platform aims to provide a unified space for creators, entrepreneurs, and communities to present projects, raise funds, and engage audiences. AI features assist users in campaign analysis and audience targeting. The service is currently available in web version.
Allfunds, a global wealthtech platform, reported a 21% year-on-year increase in assets under administration to €1.9 trillion for the first half of 2026. The company also saw 10% growth in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA, while expanding its network with new distributors and fund partners. Notably, Allfunds advanced its tokenisation initiatives and launched ETF capabilities, strengthening its product suite.
xStocks has exceeded $600 million in assets under management, including tokenized shares, ETFs, and IPO-related instruments. The platform now offers over 600 tokenized assets and serves more than 180,000 holders across 110 countries. Recent growth has been driven by over 150 partner integrations, expanding accessibility and liquidity. xStocks' tokens are fully collateralized by real-world securities held in regulated custody.
