New Impact Offerings, Crowdfunding’s $450M Comeback, Early Cancer Detection, Stronger Welfare & Care Systems, and Support for Social Founders!
This week’s highlights explore the return of impact crowdfunding, innovative cancer prevention, expanding solar access, and the vital role of care systems and social founders in driving change.
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Illinois Community Solar Portfolio Featured Among New Impact Offerings - August 4, 2025
Each week, Superpowers for Good shares a list of new impact-related offerings added to FINRA-Registered crowdfunding portals and by broker-dealers. We’ll share four separate lists:
Impact offerings determined by our proprietary analysis.
Offerings with minority founders.
Deals with women founders.
Those with LGBTQ founders.
Sometimes, it takes weeks for our source to determine that a company has a social impact, a woman, minority or LGBTQ founder. When we discover an offering qualifies for our list, even if it is no longer new, we will include it. See the lists below.
Regulated Investment Crowdfunding’s Comeback: $450 Million Invested in Early 2025 Signals New Growth for Startups
tl;dr:
The episode highlights a renewed surge in regulated investment crowdfunding, with $450 million raised early in 2025.
- of Kingscrowd shares data and trends, showing growth in both Reg A and Reg CF offerings.
Reg CF’s accessibility empowers everyday investors and helps democratize early-stage investment opportunities.
The Newsmax Reg A+ campaign illustrates how major brands can achieve record-breaking success through pre-IPO crowdfunding.
The episode closes with practical advice for founders and investors to benefit from the evolving crowdfunding landscape.
Preventing Cancer Before It Starts: Jonathan Cohen’s Bold Vision for Early Detection and Investor Impact
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Despite staggering investments in cancer treatments, most patients still face limited benefits—especially when diagnosed late. Jonathan Cohen, founder and CEO of 20/20 Biolabs, believes that the true key to saving lives lies not in better treatments, but in earlier detection.
“I saw massive funding of and spending by biotech companies in developing treatments, but very little going to companies focused on early disease detection and prevention, which can be far more impactful,” Cohen says. “Unlike with infectious disease, the effectiveness of treatments for cancer and most chronic diseases is quite limited. Even the latest approved cancer drugs typically extend the lives of those with metastatic disease by only a few weeks or 2-3 months at best.”
By contrast, prevention—particularly early detection—offers a much better return on investment, not only in dollars but in lives saved. Through 20/20 Biolabs, Cohen has launched a line of AI-powered blood tests designed to do just that.
Why We Still Need a Strong 'Welfare State'—Even as We Build Local Care Enterprises
In a recent post on
, my friend and colleague posed a compelling challenge: What if we replaced the welfare state with locally owned care enterprises? His vision draws from successful models in the UK, where small-scale “micro-providers” offer trusted, community-rooted services to older adults and others in need. It’s a hopeful, important argument—and one I believe deserves thoughtful engagement.Michael and I share a deep belief in the power of localism. Where we diverge is on the question of whether these local solutions can—or should—replace national systems of support, what he and others sometimes call the “welfare state.” Below, I offer my reflections on why I believe a robust national safety net remains essential, even as we invest in the vibrant, decentralized models Michael rightly celebrates.
There is much to applaud in Michael’s post. We agree fully and enthusiastically that empowering local care enterprises—especially those structured as social ventures, cooperatives, or nonprofits—can revitalize communities, cut costs, improve quality, and return trust to caregiving. The UK’s micro-provider model is inspiring, and here in the U.S., I believe regulated investment crowdfunding can help fund and scale similar efforts. The opportunity for community ownership, meaningful employment, and dignified care is real and urgent.
Why Social Founders Need Support: Caroline Diehl’s Mission to Help Changemakers Thrive
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Caroline Diehl MBE founded Social Founders to support the well-being of social enterprise and charity founders.
She highlights the loneliness and unique pressures founders face, especially balancing impact and financial sustainability.
Caroline emphasizes building networks over business advice, prioritizing emotional and peer support for changemakers.
Her superpower, positive energy, has fueled her success and resilience across multiple impactful organizations.
Listeners are invited to join Social Founders’ global network for community, inspiration and support.
We’re proud to highlight our growing partnership with Green2Gold, the pioneering nonprofit behind RegenWorld Magazine. This beautifully designed digital publication explores regenerative solutions, social innovation, and eco-conscious entrepreneurship—aligning closely with the impact-focused values we champion. The latest issue features thought-provoking stories, visionary leaders, and actionable insights that resonate deeply with changemakers like you. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or advocate, RegenWorld offers a refreshing perspective on building a better world. We encourage you to check it out and be inspired by the regenerative revolution taking shape.
Read the magazine here: Regeneration World Magazine- Summer 2025 Part 1 and Regeneration World Magazine- Summer 2025 Part 2
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Discover This Week's Impact Crowdfunding Success Stories 🎉
Every Sunday, we bring you a roundup of the most successful impact crowdfunding campaigns that have achieved their funding goals. Join us to celebrate the impact and innovation that these ventures have brought to life. Don’t forget to check tomorrow's email for more exciting updates!
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Upcoming SuperCrowd Event Calendar
If a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.
Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on August 19, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.
SuperCrowdHour, August 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on "Your Portal, Your Future: How to Choose the Right Reg CF Platform." With so many investment crowdfunding portals available today, selecting the right one can be overwhelming for both founders and investors. In this session, Devin will break down the critical factors to consider—such as platform fees, audience demographics, compliance support, industry focus, and overall user experience. Whether you're a founder planning a raise or an investor exploring where to put your dollars to work, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to evaluate and choose the platform that best aligns with your goals. Don’t miss this practical, insight-packed hour designed to help you take your next step in the Reg CF ecosystem with confidence.
SuperCrowd25, August 21st and 22nd: This two-day virtual event is an annual tradition but with big upgrades for 2025! We’ll be streaming live across the web and on TV via e360tv. Apply for the Live Pitch here. VIPs get access to our better-than-in-person networking, including backstage passes, VIP networking and an exclusive VIP webinar! Get your VIP access for just $25. A select group of affordable sponsorship opportunities is still available. Learn more here.
Community Event Calendar
Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.
NEIGHBR Live Webinar, in partnership with FundingHope, will share NEIGHBR’s story with a wider audience — September 3 at 11 AM EST. Reserve your spot today!
Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.
Impact Accelerator Summit is a live in-person event taking place in Austin, Texas, from October 23–25, 2025. This exclusive gathering brings together 100 heart-centered, conscious entrepreneurs generating $1M+ in revenue with 20–30 family offices and venture funds actively seeking to invest in world-changing businesses. Referred by Michael Dash, participants can expect an inspiring, high-impact experience focused on capital connection, growth, and global impact.
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