Tagged: technology

Parallella’s Creator Reveals Why He Will Not Be Returning to Kickstarter For Other Projects

Back in September 2012, Massachusetts-based Adapteva launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for its invention, Parallella. The device is described as a “supercomputer for everyone” and its platform was built on the following principles: Open Access: Absolutely no NDAs or special access needed! All architecture and… Read More

SPIN Remote Raises Equity on Symbid After Successful Rewards

The step ladder from rewards to equity crowdfunding is becoming more commonplace these days. While occurring in the other direction as well at times (equity then rewards), many startups are using rewards based crowdfunding to test the market, and hone their product, with valuable market… Read More

Jide Tech Returns to Kickstarter With New Android PC Remix Mini; Secures Over $360,000 in Two Days

Earlier this year, Beijing-based Jide Technology hit Kickstarter with a mission to raise funds for its laptop, Remix. The device was described as an Android 4.4.2 based, 11.6” ultra-tablet that provides “the best” mobile productivity and communication experience for all of its users. During its funding round, Remix… Read More

ChargeItSpot Closes $2 Million Raise Crowdfunding on SeedInvest

Mobile phone charging station creator ChargeItSpot has successfully raised $2 million in a funding round on SeedInvest.  Investors participated alongside professional investors Robin Hood Ventures and Soundboard Angel Fund. ChargeItSpot tackles an issue that most every smartphone user encounters. Dead or low batteries while away… Read More

Crowdfunding Mailbox: IndieVice Turns Your iPhone into a Camera for a Pro, Curb Provides Realtime Insight into Home Energy Use & My Paint Saint

For this weeks Crowdfunding Mailbox we have a really cool project for videographers, a new way to monitor home energy and a practical DIY solution for touching up paint – at home. First up we have IndieVice, hardware that turns your smartphone or GoPro into… Read More

Bluetooth Headset “Dot” Exceeds Campaign Goal First Hour on Kickstarter

  California tech startup So Special Labs, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise funds for what he believes is the world’s smallest Bluetooth headset. Within the first hour, the project exceeded its initial goal of $30,000 and is now sitting at nearly… Read More

Smart Piano & Light Keyboard “The ONE” Quickly Gains Over $135,000 First Week on Indiegogo

Giving musicians a new type of instrument to play, creators of the Apple MFi-certified smart piano, The ONE has teamed up with marketing agency, Agency 2.0, to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo. The ONE is self-dubbed as “the fastest and most affordable way to learn pop songs… Read More

Update: Micro Drone 3.0 Soars Past $1M On Indiegogo

With less than two weeks until its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo comes to an end, UK-technology company Extreme Fliers has successfully raised over $1 million for its latest invention, the Micro Drone 3.0.  The first iteration of their product came out in 2007. This version is being launched… Read More

Radio Physics Solution & Their Weapons Detection Technology Looks to Close Funding Round on SyndicateRoom

UK based Radio Physics Solution (RPS) has created a new weapons screening technology that can detect if an individual is carrying a gun, knife, bomb or IED from a safe distance. Their product is the only mobile system available today. Named MiRTLE, the technology utilizes ultra… Read More

Crowdfunding Mailbox: Strathberry Luxury Bags, Light Adapting LCD Sunglasses & The Basics Notebook

So what do you do when you have a successful luxury brand that makes high end accessories and you want capital to grow?  You could find an investor and give up some ownership, issue debt or do a rewards based crowdfunding campaign. Strathberry of Scotland… Read More

Indiegogo’s Anastasia Emmanuel Shares Details About Her Career in Technology (Video)

Ready to open up about her career in a male-dominate industry, Indiegogo’s director of UK technology and design, Anastasia Emmanuel sat down with Marketing Magazine to weigh in on topics, including her presence in technology world and women’s workplace rights. During her interview, Emmanuel shared details… Read More

Warby Parker & Birchbox Alums Offer Smart Lightbulb & Speaker in Twist

Everything is soon to be “smart”. The internet of things (IoT) will touch and change just about everything. Interconnected devices will soon be the norm, not the exception. But today a team of former Warby Parker and Birchbox operatives have launched a new smart lightbulb… Read More

Keyboardio’s Model 01 Secures Over $300,000 in Less Than a Week on Kickstarter

Last week, California technology company, Keyboardio, took to crowdfunding giant Kickstarter with a mission to raise $120,000 for its new unique keyboard, the Model 01. The Model 01 consists of a hardwood body, mechanical switches and custom-sculpted keycaps. It’s described as “a keyboard for uncompromising… Read More

Saygus Launches Indiegogo Campaign For Delayed V-SQUARED; Suspicious Funding Appears

Despite its recent unkept promises and a band of skeptical Android users, Utah-based Saygus has recently launched an Indiegogo campaign to raise $1 million for its anticipated  mobile smartphone, V-SQUARED. For those who don’t know, the V-SQUARED (also referred as the V2) has been a “big deal” for almost a year due… Read More

Crowdfunding Mailbox: Holis Holigraphic Display, Technical Weatherproof Outerwear & An Activity Tracker for Under $30 – Trasense

One of the risks of writing about crowdfunding campaigns is that I regularly read (and sometimes write) about products that I want.  The reality is I cannot (or should not) back every project that I covet. But I have do admit that I am starting… Read More

LH Labs Returns to Indiegogo For ltra High Resolution DAC & Headphone Amplifier; Secures $220,000 in 25 Days

Last month, Indiegogo-success LH Labs returned to the global crowdfunding platform to raise $28,880 for its new, mitra high resolution DAC and headphone amplifier, Geek Out V2. Within only 25 days, the project surpassed its initial goal and has since gained over $224,000 thanks to… Read More

AMPY Founders Alex Smith & Tejas Shastry Pitch Business (Video)

AMPY ran a pretty successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter late last year.  Raising over $300,000 from more than 2500 backers for a device that uses your motion to hold a charge. The more you move the more juice in your battery. For active individuals this… Read More

The Tech That Powers Alternative Finance

  Trends in the Use of Technology in Alternative Finance Calendar makers divide the general world’s timeline into “Common Era” and “before the Common Era”. For financial technology, the timeline should be divided into “Before PayPal” and the sea change which has happened since. When… Read More

Tile Gets $3 Million from Khosla Ventures. Tops 2 Million Finder Devices Sold

Crowdfunding success Tile has received a capital infusion from Khosla Ventures in the amount of $3 million. The “Series A extension” comes at a time when the young company reports it has shipped over 2 million devices as it closes in on its 2nd anniversary…. Read More

Crowdfunding Mailbox: Be a DJ with Mixfader & Travel with GOBAG Vacuum Packed or Space Case Smart Suitcase

With summer finally here, many people start to think about vacations and a travel.  So today we have two different travel related crowdfunding campaigns – each providing a different spin on how your carry your clothes & gear while  you are away from home.  We… Read More

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