CfPA Announces 2026 Industry Award Winners Following Washington Summit


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 The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) has named ORBITBeyond, Hempitecture, GigaStar, Tom Wright and Chicago TREND as recipients of its 2026 Industry Awards, presented at its third annual Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit, held October 20-21 in Washington, D.C.

The awards honor achievements in capital raising, sustainable innovation, crowdfunding infrastructure, investor education and community ownership. The five recipients illustrate how investment crowdfunding can connect business growth with broader participation in the economy.

The two-day gathering combined advocacy meetings, the Kingscrowd Live Pitch Showcase and networking with a conference at the National Union Building. Under the theme "Investor Outcomes and Crowdfunding in an Era of AI," participants examined how the industry can strengthen investor relationships, support entrepreneurs and build confidence in private markets.

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