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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.
Blossom Social secured over $2.2 million from more than 1,000 investors through an equity crowdfunding campaign on FrontFundr. The funding will support the company's global expansion, including a planned UK launch. Blossom has seen rapid user growth, particularly in the US, and is on track for significant revenue in 2026.
Smacks Burgers & Hot Chicken has surpassed its crowdfunding goal by 824%. The campaign attracted significant investor interest, far exceeding initial expectations. This achievement highlights strong support for the brand's growth plans.
Magpie Tech, operating as BLAST, completed a Kickstarter campaign for its wireless dual compressor 'AIROX', raising $548,338 from 2,066 global backers. The campaign ran for 60 days and attracted significant interest in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. BLAST supported the project from product development to global launch, validating both market demand and product competitiveness.
The 'War of the Dragon' board game, based on The Wheel of Time series, has raised over £622,000 through crowdfunding, exceeding its initial target. The campaign offers editions ranging from €67 to €215 and runs until June 23rd. The game features asymmetric mechanics, detailed miniatures, and special edition components, ensuring a large initial print run.
