Side Hustles

Ravel blended textile recycling receives $8.2 million in seed funding to scale its process for polyester and elastane waste.

Insta360 Luna Pro took around 20 creators on a Times Square photo walk to test shooting modes, color settings, and NFC transfer.

Little Diggers franchise locations now total more than 50 signed U.S. sites, alongside six corporate-owned indoor sandbox playspaces.

SMB Franchise Advisors receives a Navigator Partners minority investment and adds two Navigator leaders to its board.

Almedia ranks first for revenue per employee in Sifted 100 DACH and CEE 2026, reporting €2.6 million per employee.

MuseSelect Creator Fashion Market launches with 5,000 looks and Muse 1000, a program for creators building fashion labels.

Entreprenista 100 Awards applications are open through October 22, 2026, for women founders seeking recognition and visibility.

xOrbita satellite autopilot developer Minh Nguyen becomes EWOR’s youngest fellow as the company targets a July 2027 on-orbit demonstration.

State of GovTech 2026 will feature 11 startup pitches in Maryland, with free registration for government employees.

Temu partners with Danish Startup Group to join founder programs and support early-stage entrepreneurs in Denmark.

MSI reaches No. 80 on the 2026 Monitor 200 after rising 44 positions in two years among major U.S. restaurant franchisees.

Kickstarter Culture Fund launches with $1 million in direct support for independent Art, Fashion, Film, and Music campaigns worldwide.

DJI Mic Mini 2S adds 32-bit float recording, up to 28 hours of storage, AI noise canceling, and four-transmitter support.

GoPro MISSION 1 PRO Creator Edition starts at $949.99 for eligible subscribers and bundles video, audio and battery accessories.

Dr. Judith Joseph joins the 2026 TIME100 Creators list as its only physician, sharing accessible mental health information online.

Sofab Inks raises $6 million to scale TinFab materials designed to improve reliability in perovskite solar cells and modules.

xTool O1 Omni Printer opens global launch orders with four printing methods and early-bird pricing from $1,699.

HAULa marketplace launches in St. Louis this summer, connecting oversized-item transport customers with local truck and trailer owners.

Wonderland Season VI from Tencent Video follows 15 residents over 21 days in Chongqing and supports local tourism activities.

American Franchise Academy marks 10 years with 600-plus graduates and business management programs for franchisees and their teams.