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AutoCamp, a luxury outdoor hospitality brand, raised $1.2 million from 353 investors in less than 30 days through the DealMaker crowdfunding platform. Many investors were former guests, highlighting the brand's strong community engagement. The campaign leveraged customer loyalty to drive investment and was praised by DealMaker's CEO for its effective strategy.
SpiritVale, an indie MMORPG, has officially reached its funding goal on Kickstarter, raising just under $250,000. The campaign's success paves the way for the game's early access launch scheduled for July 2026. The article also notes the shutdown of DreamWorld, another crowdfunded MMO, and provides updates on other crowdfunded MMO projects.
Avadain, a Memphis-based nanomaterials company, raised $2.5 million in under two weeks through its Reg CF campaign on Netcapital, prompting an increase in its crowdfunding cap to $3.75 million. The company develops LTDF graphene as a substitute for critical minerals dominated by China. Over $13 million has been raised via crowdfunding from more than 3,500 investors.
Photon Matrix Lab secured $2.7 million from over 4,000 backers on Indiegogo, far exceeding its $20,000 goal for a portable AI-powered mosquito device. The campaign attracted supporters from more than 50 countries. The device uses computer vision and lidar to target mosquitoes and is set for mass production, though delivery timelines may shift due to regulatory compliance.
Auckland's Neck of the Woods music venue avoided closure after a crowdfunding campaign raised over $150,000 in less than a week. The funds will help settle debts and provide a clean slate for a potential reopening. Thousands contributed, including a $9,000 donation from the band The Beths. The campaign highlights the challenges facing independent music venues in New Zealand.
BLUETTI's FridgePower secured over $2.2 million from more than 1,800 backers during its crowdfunding campaign. The slim backup power solution for refrigerators is now available at retail, coinciding with Prime Day promotions. The product offers up to 21 hours of runtime and expandable capacity, targeting consumers seeking reliable outage protection.
A Czech crowdfunding initiative, Dárek pro Putina, raised funds to purchase five ALTO NG trainer planes for Ukraine, matching five others bought by the Czech government. The aircraft will help train Ukrainian pilots domestically, accelerating their transition to NATO-standard jets. The campaign follows previous successful efforts by the same group to supply military equipment to Ukraine.
The Keychron Orca echo split keyboard campaign has surpassed 300 million yen in crowdfunding on Gizmart, setting a new platform record. The campaign launched on June 19, 2026, and quickly attracted significant user support. This achievement breaks the previous record held by the Keychron Nape Pro project. The campaign is a collaboration between Keychron, Kopek Japan, and Gizmart.
Tharos, a West Midlands-based animal supplements maker, has raised £173,078 from 52 investors on Republic Europe, exceeding its £165,000 crowdfunding goal. The funds will support the company's expansion into the canine market and the launch of new products. Tharos plans to grow its UK and EU presence and leverage partnerships to boost brand recognition.
Don't Starve: The Board Game became the largest campaign on Kickstarter in 2025, raising $5,125,962 from 20,688 backers, far surpassing its $50,000 goal. The publisher Crowd Games will open pre-orders for the Russian edition in autumn 2026. The tabletop adaptation preserves the original game's atmosphere and gameplay elements.
