FuelBox Inc.’s PowerStation Raises Funds & Greenlight for Indiegogo’s “Forever Funding” Program

FuelBox Inc., makers of the mobile charging solution called the powerStation, has been selected as part of funding site Indiegogo’s new “Forever Funding” pilot program. The “Forever Funding” program invites top funding performers like FuelBox to continue pre-order sales and fund raising beyond initial timelines and goals. FuelBox was selected due to its high “GoGo Factor.” The “GoGo Factor” is based on interaction, engagement, viewership, as well as fundraising success. FuelBox Inc., based in Santa Barbara, exceeded its initial goal by raising nearly $71K in pre-order sales in less than six weeks.

Recently, FuelBox was also named winners of Indiegogo’s “Maker Challenge” best campaign, sponsored by Amazon and Autodesk. The “Maker Challenge” is part of President Barack Obama’s White House “Maker Faire” program to encourage U.S.-based technology development and manufacturing, promotes innovative programs and campaigns on its crowd-funding website.  FuelBox Inc., Santa Barbara, Calif., is a mobile charging technology company committed to creating the ultimate mobile charging solutions for tech devices. Founded in the Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Santa Barbara City College, FeulBox co-founders are Robert Herr and Dan Friedman. The company’s first product, the powerStation.

“We are extremely excited about continuing our pre-order sales campaign on Indiegoo and to announce that we are going to be producing FuelBox products in the United States,” said Robert Herr, co-founder and chief executive officer. “A few years ago this wasn’t economically feasible, but now low-cost manufacturing is possible here.”

The FuelBox powerStation is the first mobile device charging product to offer universal compatibility for all mobile devices, including all cords built-in, 25+ hours of charging time, home and travel capability, and a lightweight, elegant design. “The feedback from our Indiegogo backers about the initial FuelBox products has been extremely positive,” said Dan Friedman, co-founder and chief marketing officer. “When we were offered the opportunity to join the Forever Funding Pilot Program on Indiegogo, we were excited to take part in order to help guide the way for fellow entrepreneurs in the crowd-funding community.”