Crowdfunding News

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The iGarden Swim Jet X Series has officially been unveiled as the world’s first AI-powered portable swim jet. Launched on Kickstarter on March 12th at 9:00 AM PDT, the X Series marks a fundamental shift in how we apply high-output propulsion to residential environments. Launch Day Giveaway (First 48 Hours): One (1) lucky backer who pledges within the first 48 hours of the campaign will be randomly selected to receive one (1) X Series unit from their order for FRE...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FFL Partners (“FFL”), a private equity firm focused on growth investments, today announced the creation of Pioneer HOA (“Pioneer”), a newly formed holding company for the firm’s existing and future investments in Homeowners Association (“HOA”) property management firms. Pioneer was formed with the acquisition of a leading Western-focused full-service HOA property management company and is actively seeking additional investments. Financial terms were not disclosed...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nora Kenworthy wins inaugural Procedure Award for Crowded Out: The True Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare....

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Premium pet brand MUHLENGIA won the CIPS 2025 Innovation Award for its energy-efficient Ultra Cooling Pet Bed, designed to help prevent pet heatstroke...

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The iGarden X Series Swim Jet, a groundbreaking portable propulsion system, has been honored with a CES 2026 Innovation Award, promising to turn any backyard pool into a high-performance lap pool or relaxing lazy river—without renovations or construction. As homeowners look to make more of their existing spaces, the iGarden X Series delivers a true plug-and-play solution for pool fitness. No costly construction or permanent “endless pool” installations—just mount...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KAI Corporation today announced the North American launch of THOLL, a revolutionary full-metal razor featuring a world-first* patented magnetic 5-blade swapping system. Debuting on Kickstarter on March 10, 2026, THOLL is designed to challenge disposable shaving culture by offering a durable, long-term alternative. Designed to be plastic-free, this grooming tool combines the legendary craftsmanship of Japanese steel with a modern pivoting head. It delivers a high-performa...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the first quarter of 2026 unfolds, the “Main Street” mergers and acquisitions market is undergoing a decisive shift. A new survey just released by DealStream, the leading platform for business-for-sale transactions, reveals that while economic uncertainty persists, leverage has swung significantly in favor of buyers, with deal volume expected to rise. The Q1 2026 Market Survey, which polled 602 buyers, sellers, and intermediaries, indicates that the era of seller dom...

SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RISE Robotics, the developer of Beltdraulic™, a fluid-free, zero-emissions electric actuation system for heavy machinery, has been named the #1 Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) campaign of 2025 according to Kingscrowd’s 2025 Investment Crowdfunding Annual Report. RISE raised more than $5.3 million from more than 2,200 investors in 2025, ranking first among 1,000+ Reg CF campaigns nationwide and making it the largest Reg CF raise in the U.S. in 2025. RISE is r...

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hedge fund crowdedness in 2025 diverged sharply by region, reflecting fundamentally different economic drivers across North America, EMEA, and APAC, according to Hazeltree, a leading provider of integrated treasury and liquidity management solutions for alternative asset managers. Key takeaways from today’s just-published Hazeltree Crowdedness Report - 2025 Year in Review include: Technology, Financials, and Healthcare dominated crowdedness positioning in Nor...

FUJISAWA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Blind Sailor Single-Handed Pacific Crossing Project 2027” is a world-first initiative in which Mitsuhiro Iwamoto, a completely blind Japanese yachtsman (blind sailor) based in San Diego, will attempt a solo, non-stop trans-Pacific crossing in the spring of 2027. Sailing a 28-foot yacht single-handedly, he aims to cross the Pacific Ocean from San Diego on the U.S. West Coast to Amakusa, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, without making port. Iwamoto will speak about t...