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Bepi Dispenser raised over €460,000 through an equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd, exceeding its €400,000 goal. The funds will support the launch of Italy's first automated bedside medication dispenser for hospitals, with market entry planned for autumn. The device will undergo testing before series production, and the company aims to expand device placement in hospitals through 2027.
Felicia Day's 'The Guild' reunion movie has set a new crowdfunding record, raising nearly $5.8 million on Kickstarter. This surpasses the previous record held by the 'Veronica Mars' film campaign. The campaign reached its goal well before the deadline, with more than a day remaining. The film will reunite the original cast for a new adventure.
The Lumysi jewellery-style fitness tracker has attracted significant support on Kickstarter, raising $528,913 from more than 2,500 backers, far surpassing its $10,000 goal. The device offers screenless health tracking in a titanium bracelet design and promises lifetime app access for campaign supporters. Estimated delivery for backers is January 2027.
Xiaomi has launched its Bluetooth Speaker Magnetic Version on its own crowdfunding platform in China, where the campaign has already exceeded its funding goal. The device functions as both a Bluetooth speaker and a magnetically-attached phone stand. Key features include a 1.5-inch driver, 650mAh battery, Bluetooth 6.0, and IP67 rating. The product is currently only available through the China-based crowdfunding campaign.
A crowdfunding campaign for new hydrology tools in QGIS has exceeded its €7000 extended goal, following the initial €6000 target. The funds will support the development of native hydrology tools and new raster renderers, to be implemented by North Road and Lutra Consulting. These features are planned for release in QGIS 4.4, with strong support from the QGIS community.
Mina Ichikawa launched Mimirin, a shop in Kyoto that transforms traditional kimono into teddy bears, after raising over 550,000 yen through a successful crowdfunding campaign. The campaign exceeded its 500,000-yen target, enabling the opening of the store in Gion. Each bear is crafted from unique kimono fabrics, preserving cultural motifs and symbolism.
Redditch-based foodtech startup Ample has exceeded its £244,722 crowdfunding target, raising £248,092 from 100 investors on Republic Europe. The company transforms surplus British farm produce into meal components for the UK public sector, supporting ESG goals. Ample is backed by up to £500,000 from Oakland International and is in talks with major procurement partners to scale its zero-waste food solutions.
The DESLOC V150 Plus solar smart lock campaign on Kickstarter raised more than $500,000 from 755 backers, making it the highest-funded smart lock project on the platform since 2023. The campaign reached its initial goal within one hour and exceeded $100,000 in 12 hours. The product features advanced energy-harvesting technology and has received TÜV Rheinland certification for long-endurance performance.
Ponda, a Bristol-based biomaterials company, has raised over £1.4m from 213 investors via Republic Europe for its plant-based textile insulation. The funds will support scaling manufacturing, product development, and R&D. The campaign offers shares at £12.54 each for a 15.8% equity stake. Ponda's BioPuff material is used by leading fashion brands and supports wetland restoration.
Unifying Spirits has raised $2.238 million through an equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder to expand production and retail reach of its Boba Pops alcohol-filled boba. The campaign attracted 462 investors and brings the company's total equity financing to about $8 million. The funds will boost manufacturing capacity, national distribution, and new product development in the US.
Unifying Spirits has successfully closed its equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, raising $2.238 million. The campaign attracted investors through the platform and reached its funding goal. This marks a significant milestone for the company and highlights continued interest in equity crowdfunding.
Boba POPS® has completed its equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder, securing $2.238 million from 462 investors. The funding will support manufacturing expansion, retail growth, and product innovation for the alcohol-filled popping boba brand. The company has now raised a total of $8 million in equity financing and plans to increase production capacity and expand distribution across the U.S.
