February 2, 2015 @ 3:44 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday (January 29th), San Francisco-based Glow Headphones debuted its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Seeking only $100,000, the new headphones quickly surpassed its initial and within four days raised nearly $270,000 from over 1,300 backers. According to its campaign’s website, Glow has been dubbed the world’s… Read More

February 2, 2015 @ 2:07 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wanting a new alternative to your car? Tired of dealing with the usually rush hour gridlock or paying for gas? With Storm Electronic Bike, users can enjoy a nice ride to work without having to deal with the traffic. On Sunday (February 1st), Storm eBike… Read More

February 2, 2015 @ 1:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With nearly two weeks until their final album’s crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter comes to an end, the ladies of TLC have received news that Virgin Records’ chief creative officer, Ron Fair, has been dubbed the record’s executive producer. Crowdfund Insider reported that the TLC ladies, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas… Read More

February 2, 2015 @ 12:33 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Wall Street Journal has announced that miniature Android gaming console, Ouya, was given a much needed funding boost from Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba. Sources revealed that Alibaba invested $10 million in Ouya last month and the two companies have discussed a plan to incorporate the… Read More

February 2, 2015 @ 11:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Saturday (January 31st), Rooster Teeth, the production studio behind Red vs. Blue and RWBY, hit GoFundMe to raise $50,000 for fellow animator, Monty Oum. Explaining the situation, Rooster Teeth’s Burnie Burns wrote, “It is with great regret that I inform you that our co-worker and… Read More

February 2, 2015 @ 10:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

It’s the story that continues to tug on heart strings, but it seems as though Zombie Cat’s “rise from the dead” tale isn’t as truthful as it seems. According to DailyMail, the miracle feline, also known as Bart, will not be returned as new information… Read More

January 31, 2015 @ 12:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last Sunday evening, 67-year-old Alan Barnes was viciously attacked outside his home in Hillside Place in Low Fell. The older gentleman, who was born was numerous defects which include sight and growth problems, was knocked to the ground by the thug who attempted to rob… Read More

January 31, 2015 @ 12:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dashbon, a New Jersey-based tech startup, recently launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $50,000 for its new mobile boombox known as Flicks. According to its description, Flicks is a mobile “party powerhouse” that is perfect for indoor and outdoor fun because it’s 100%… Read More

January 30, 2015 @ 5:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seeking to share the ins and outs of crowdfunding with the younger generation, Chicago designer Craighton Berman, introduced a new year-long professional development course to University of Illinois at Chicago students. According to the Chicago Reader, Berman, who successfully launched a series of products on Kickstarter, created… Read More

January 30, 2015 @ 3:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Myeloma Crowd Research Initiative (MCRI) is calling for research proposals for high-risk multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer on the Myeloma Crowd. The MCRI is a new way of fundraising for myeloma research, combining the skill and knowledge of leading myeloma specialists with educated “epatients”… Read More

January 30, 2015 @ 11:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Earlier this week, California-based gadget company, Mipow, hit Kickstarter for its new Bluetooth headphones, M3. Originally seeking only $10,000, the project quickly surpassed the initial goal and has raised nearly $34,000 thanks to over 550 backers. M3 is a Bluetooth wireless headphones that have a… Read More

January 30, 2015 @ 10:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to bring new music to their devoted fans, the New Birds of Chicago bandmates have returned to crowdfunding giant Kickstarter to raise $40,000 for their upcoming album Live from Space, which is set to be produced by Grammy winner, Joe Henry. Explaining the bands history and progress, the… Read More

January 30, 2015 @ 9:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Green Party today launched a Crowdfunder UK campaign to fund standing a candidate in as many seats in England and Wales as logistically possible. Having previously committed to standing in 75% of seats in England and Wales[1], and already being close to achieving that goal, the… Read More

January 30, 2015 @ 8:33 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK based business lender Funding Circle has reached a new milestone in peer to peer lending.  The 4 1/2 year old company has now topped £500 million in loans that have been provided for over 7000 UK SMEs in need of finance.   It took just shy of 4… Read More

January 29, 2015 @ 4:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to bring his father’s Night of the Living Dead prequel to life, Cameron Romero, son of George A. Romero, announced Origins is currently in the beginning stages of production at Radar Pictures. Cameron hit Indiegogo this past fall seeking to raise only $30,000 for Origins pre-production… Read More

January 29, 2015 @ 2:48 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last November, Crowdfund Insider shared details about a new alternative to the iPad known as Jolla Tablet’s Sailfish OS that surfaced on Indiegogo. The device is declared as an operating system that no one has ever experienced. It is independent and has been built the way it… Read More

January 29, 2015 @ 12:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

They say that cats have 9 lives, and now it looks like Florida kitty, Bart, has lost one of his. The feline, also known as “zombie cat,” hit the media spotlight last week after he apparently came back from the dead. Now, Bart is receiving… Read More

January 29, 2015 @ 11:56 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Back in late January 2014, CogniTea, a Boston-based startup that produces all-natural tea, hit Indiegogo seeking only $5,000 for its growing business. The company ended up raised 250% of its initial goal, thanks to nearly 300 backers. Now its making a returning, this time seeking $600,000 in… Read More

January 29, 2015 @ 11:18 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Brandon Stanton, the face behind the popular photography blog Humans of New York, debuted its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to raise $100,000 to send the students of Mott Hall Bridges Academy in Brownsville, Brooklyn to prestigious university, Harvard.  Now after only one week, the project has not only… Read More

January 29, 2015 @ 10:24 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Can’t seem to enjoy those 8 hours that medical professionals are always discussing? Tired of sleepless nights? Sleep deprived insomniacs, rejoice! There’s a new crowdfunding project on Indiegogo that might be the answer to your late night struggles. Luna helps to manage your bed’s temperature,… Read More