Clive Reffell

Despite higher interest rates, tighter capital markets and greater business uncertainty, Australia's #equitycrowdfunding market stormed back with $40.6 million, raised largely from #retailinvestors, in FY26. businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/austr…

Here is this week's summary from @TechRoundUK of startups that are using crowdfunding right now. techround.co.uk/startups/start…

There's just one day left to invest in award-winning English rosé wine brand Folc through their #equitycrowdfunding. Already at 156% of their £650,042 target with support from 255 backers. #EIS investor benefits are available. This isn't a recommendation. europe.republic.com/folc

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced long-awaited plans in June to restore the gutted and uninhabitable official residence, including crowdfunding and a crowdsourced design competition open to Canadian companies. Click the image to check progress. cbc.ca/news/politics/…

@kasubo While Navarone receives ongoing payments as a beneficiary, he and his mother, Priscilla Presley, have been dragged into a $50 million breach of contract lawsuit filed by their former business managers, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko. yahoo.com/entertainment/…

@Cliveref Gee, what happened to the $2.7 million he got from Lisa Marie Presley’s life insurance policy a couple of years ago? Did he blow through that dough already?

Son of Priscilla (former Mrs Elvis) Presley, has taken a step back from his "musical career" and is crowdfunding to raise $5,500 towards buying a secondhand industrial oven so he can sell pies on his driveway. "It's been a dream for him to own a business." tmz.com/2026/07/11/pri…

.@HockeyWales has launched a £40,000 crowdfunding campaign to cover some of the £150,000 costs required for the Wales men's team to compete at this summer’s #HockeyWorldCup in the Netherlands and Belgium. thehockeypaper.co.uk/articles/2026/…

CBDCs are raising serious questions about financial privacy. How much privacy are you willing to trade for a faster, more efficient digital economy? 👉 bit.ly/4bjHGeS #CBDC #beBOLD

ACIEN Tequila has launched an #equitycrowdfunding campaign to accelerate its mission to lead a new global spirits category: premium, 100% agave, flavoured tequila. Already sold in over 350 high-end UK venues, its ecommerce sales grew 10x from 2025 to 2026. barmagazine.co.uk/hacien-tequila…

Here's a link to this week's @TechRoundUK summary of startups using crowdfunding. They include a #sportsnutrition brand, a high-performing #graphene fibre, #alcoholfree beer that has some effects, wind turbine energy, and better quality cooking spices. techround.co.uk/startups/meet-…

A Sussex business, POP Energy, helps people and communities "take control" of their energy by installing rooftop solar panels to create their own power. It has beaten its £500,000 #equitycrowdfunding target on Republic Europe with 17 days still to run. insidermedia.com/news/south-eas…

As AI continues to reshape industries around the world, the Global #EquityCrowdfunding Alliance (GECA) has launched a Task Force to guide responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in crowdfunding around the world. einpresswire.com/article/924643…

Niche beer brewer Birmingham Brewery Company (gluten-free, vegan and alcohol-free), has exceeded its #equitycrowdfunding target, and there's one day left to become a shareholder. europe.republic.com/birmingham-bre… This is not a recommendation.