Tagged: indiegogo

October 25, 2017 @ 12:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Jibo, Inc. announced on Wednesday the official public launch of the anticipated its self-titled social robot. The news comes three years after the startup secured $3,711,958 through global crowdfunding platform, Indiegogo.  As previously reported, the family robot is supposed to help bring technology to life with personal and emotive… Read More

October 23, 2017 @ 3:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bouck Brothers Whiskey, a distillery located in Idaho Springs, Colorado, has launched a funding round on Indiegogo/Microventures’ equity crowdfunding platform. The company describes itself as a small batch distillery and tasting room that specializes in unique whiskey and adventurous spirits. Bouck Brothers Distilling currently offers five spirits,… Read More

October 16, 2017 @ 10:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced the launch of its new Indiegogo Marketplace, which offers users a chance to purchase projects that are ready to ship. While sharing details about the new feature, Indiegogo revealed: “Today we’re launching the Indiegogo Marketplace to help you get the clever… Read More

October 12, 2017 @ 8:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

U.S.-based Keen Home is set to close its dual equity crowdfunding campaign on SeedInvest and Crowdcube later this evening with nearly £3 million from more than 300 investors. The campaign was launched last month and quickly secured its initial £570,000 funding target. As previously reported,… Read More

September 28, 2017 @ 12:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Indiegogo announced on Thursday that TouchPoints, which raised $245,392 on the global crowdfunding platform earlier this summer, has received $75,000 in flash funding from Arrow. TouchPoint is described as a neuroscience wearable that alleviates stress and aids with homework, focus, and sleep. The wearable notably reduces body… Read More

September 27, 2017 @ 11:52 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Gaming publisher Atari announced this week plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its new gaming system, Ataribox, which is described as a unique modern design that has been influenced by iconic Atari products such as the Atari 2600. While sharing details about Ataribox, Atari… Read More

September 20, 2017 @ 11:42 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, Indiegogo announced the launch of Entrepreneur’s Elevator Pitch challenge. The global crowdfunding platform, which is powering Elevator Pitch, revealed that the media outlet has teamed ups tie a group of real investors to put entrepreneurs to the “ultimate” pitch test. “Entrepreneurs have sixty… Read More

September 19, 2017 @ 11:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Indiegogo announced six of its funded projects are now available at retailer Brookstone’s stores and website. The companies formed a partnership less than two years ago. “You came to Indiegogo to find the latest and most innovative products before they go mainstream. But… Read More

September 13, 2017 @ 1:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than a year and a half after attracting more than $6.6 million during its Testing the Waters (TTW) round on SeedInvest , Keen Home has launched a dual crowdfunding campaign on SeedInvest and Crowdcube. The company has attracted over £2.7 million between the platforms so… Read More

September 12, 2017 @ 3:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced it has teamed up with Jif for a new young entrepreneur contest, Imagine If, With Jif. While sharing details about the contest, Indiegogo stated: “We’re excited to announce a new collaboration with Jif and the brilliant young thinkers of… Read More

September 8, 2017 @ 2:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

In an effort to stop crowdfunding campaign failures and scams, Indiegogo’s Trust and Safety Team announced on Thursday several updates designed to reassure users that their money is going towards projects with potential future success. The funding portal’s team stated: “Indiegogo would not be where it… Read More

September 5, 2017 @ 12:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW) announced the expansion of its Arrow Open Lab in Hong Kong and its new technology lab with partner and crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.  According to Arrow, Hong Kong-based tech startups will have access to invaluable design-for-manufacturing support and go-to-market resources from Arrow and Indiegogo… Read More

August 31, 2017 @ 11:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tile, the tiny Bluetooth tracker and companion app that keeps users connected to the things that matter to them most, announced on Wednesday former Microsoft CMO and former CEO and president of Jive Software, Elisa Steele has joined its Board of Directors. Steele’s most recently the… Read More

August 30, 2017 @ 9:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced one of its successes, Knocki, received $100,000 in flash funding through its partner, Arrow. The Knocki is described as a small wireless device that turns any surface into a remote control. “Using Knocki is easy.  Just tap simple gestures… Read More

August 28, 2017 @ 4:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than two weeks after announcing Super Troopers 2 will debut in theaters on April 20, 2018, the film studio behind the Indiegogo-funded comedy, Broken Lizard, released its official teaser. As previously reported,  Broken Lizard sought to raise $2 million for the sequel of the 2001 cult… Read More

August 24, 2017 @ 3:30 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one year after Indiegogo teamed up with MicroVentures to launch its equity crowdfunding platform, co-founder of the global funding portal, Slava Rubin, sat down with Fortune to discuss equity offerings As previously reported, Indiegogo launched the new equity portal with MicroVentures on November… Read More

August 21, 2017 @ 4:17 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Family-owned and operated distillery Napa Valley Distillery completed its equity crowdfunding round on Indiegogo/MicroVentures’ platform. The company secured its initial $50,000 funding target early on and finished the round with $778,478 from 790 backers. As previously reported, Napa Valley Distillery was founded in 2009 and is… Read More

August 18, 2017 @ 11:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, film studio Broken Lizard announced the highly anticipated, Indiegogo-funded comedy Super Troopers 2 is set to hit theaters on April 20, 2018. As previously reported, Broken Lizard sought to raise $2 million for the sequel of the 2001 cult classic Super Troopers during its Indiegogo campaign in 2015… Read More

August 17, 2017 @ 10:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo announced on Thursday one of its funded projects, Eversleep, secured $50,000 in flash funding through its partner, Arrow. The project raised $140,133 from 630 backers early this summer EverSleep is described as a complete all-in-one device, paired with an app, that tracks… Read More

August 16, 2017 @ 4:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Helping to build anticipation for a few crowdfunded projects, funding platform Indiegogo announcednine campaign products that are officially shipping this month. Indiegogo’s crew stated: “Contributing to a campaign on Indiegogo is much more than a simple transaction. It’s a pledge of support and the beginning… Read More