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Ponda has secured €1.6 million (US$1.86 million) through a crowdfunding campaign, surpassing its €230,000 target with 256 investors. The funds will support the expansion of broadleaf cattail cultivation on restored wetlands for renewable insulation material production. The campaign follows a significant grant and has attracted interest from sustainable fashion brands.
Studio Heartbreak's animated short 'The Lovers' has been released for free on YouTube following a $410,205 Kickstarter campaign supported by 7,625 backers. The film enjoyed a successful festival run, including screenings at Annecy and Fantasia, where it won the Gold Audience Award for Best Animated Short. The project highlights how crowdfunding can support independent animation and build an audience before release.
The PackThera modular camera backpack, featuring AI-powered temperature control, has exceeded its Kickstarter crowdfunding target, reaching 103% funding with five days left in the campaign. The product offers rapid heating and cooling, modular storage, and waterproof construction. Early backers can still secure discounted pricing before the campaign closes.
InfiMaker's K1 five-axis CNC machine campaign on Kickstarter has exceeded $4 million in pledges since its launch on August 11. The campaign reached $1.5 million within the first 24 hours and continued to gain traction internationally. This crowdfunding success coincides with InfiMaker securing a major institutional investment from IDG Capital.
Bristol-based biomaterials startup Ponda has raised $1.8 million through a crowdfunding campaign, exceeding its original target by seven times. The campaign highlights strong investor interest in the company's sustainable biomaterials solutions. Details on the platform used or further campaign specifics are not provided.
The Mecha Comet modular Linux handheld surpassed its crowdfunding goal, raising over $1.1 million from 3,346 backers on Kickstarter. The campaign far exceeded its original $50,000 target. Mass production and deliveries are planned for September/October, with pre-orders available. The device features modular hardware, open-source software, and long-term support.
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.
