Offerings

August 29, 2016 @ 4:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With less than a week until its Kickstarter campaign comes to an end, KC Green’s This is Fine Plush Dog has successfully surpassed $400,000 thanks to over 11,000 backers. The cartoonist behind the hilarious comic took to the crowdfunding platform earlier this month to raise $35,000…. Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 3:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Nearly one year after launching a crowdfunding campaign for its smartwatch, Wena Wrist, electronic giant Sony announced it is using the funding method once again to raise funds for its new timepiece, FES Watch U. The company recently debuted the initiative on its platform, First Flight…. Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 2:39 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

BorrowMyDoggy, a service that connects owners with dog lovers, has recently launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on AngelsDen to raise £1 million (max £1,652,771) for its development and services. Founded in 2012 by dog lover Rikke Rosenlund, BorrowMyDoggy matches dog owners with borrowers that will… Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 1:11 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Tess, a shopping “chatbot” for women, has turned to Seedrs to raise £80,000 for continuous development of its platform. Tess offers users their very own “Tessbot.” The company explained customers simply type in what kind of garment she is currently looking for the Tessbot suggests… Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 11:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Peak Design has surpassed $3.9 million for its Everyday Backpack line during the final two weeks on Kickstarter. The California startup took to the crowdfunding portal last month seeking $500,000 for line’s four new bags. Within a matter of hours, initiative successfully secured its initial goal and even… Read More

August 29, 2016 @ 10:27 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, Crowdcube #FundedClub member, Mondo, announced it has rebranded to Monzo during a live video presentation. The company declared earlier this summer it was changing its name after an undisclosed company with the similar name challenged it and the company allowed its fans to… Read More

August 27, 2016 @ 7:31 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The creators of the Indiegogo funded film, She Started It, recently announced it is set to be featured at the 2016 Mill Valley Film Festival, which will take place in San Rafael, California from October 6th to October 16th. She Started It is described as a documentary… Read More

August 26, 2016 @ 3:59 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Pfizer announced Arizona startup, Alchemi Labs, was dubbed winner of its Get Old contest. Earlier this summer, the pharmaceutical giant announced it was teaming up with Indiegogo to launch the initiative, which highlights innovations that can make life “better” as people age. The “best of the… Read More

August 26, 2016 @ 11:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BirdSong, a London-based womenswear brand, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube to raise 75,000 as it prepares for expansion of both its products and team. Founded just two years ago by feminists Sarah Beckett and Sophie Slater, the ethical women clothing company has made… Read More

August 26, 2016 @ 9:26 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

It’s finally here – on Friday, hip-hop band De La Soul released their first full-length album in 11 years, and the Anonymous Nobody. The group, which consists of Vincent Mason, David Jude Jolicoeur, and Kelvin “Posdnous” Mercer, took to Kickstarter last year with a mission to raise only… Read More

August 26, 2016 @ 9:19 am By JD Alois  |  

BrewDog, the largest independent brewery in Europe, is crossing the Atlantic and setting up operations in the United States. The founders, James Watt and Martin Dickie, selected the mid-western city of Columbus as their base and the company is in the process of building a… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 11:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

1Above, a travel well-being company, is raising capital via equity crowdfunding platform Equitise. The New Zealand based company has created an anti-jet lag concotion that apparently works quite well. We all know the detrimental effects of jet-lag that can undermine quick trips around the globe. 1Above… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 4:31 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Zack “Danger” Brown, the creator of the 2014 Potato Salad Kickstarter, announced last week his cookbook, The Peace, Love & Potato Salad Cookbook, is now being shipped to backers. In July, Brown stated the cookbook, which was co-written with Teresa Blackburn, was created for those who pitched in… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 3:49 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

The creators of the Kickstarter-funded video game, Mighty No. 9, announced on Thursday they released the Mac and Linux versions of the game. This announcement comes just a little over two months after the game was delivered to North American and Asian backers via PS4, Xbox One,… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 2:09 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

It’s official – Mondo has a new name! The company announced on Thursday during a live video presentation that after months of customer voting, it is now to be called, Monzo! The now formerly known as Mondo crew confirmed earlier this summer that they were… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 1:55 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, Con Man: The Game officially made its debut on iTunes and Google Play. The new smartphone app game is part of the hit series Con-Man, which was funded last year on Indiegogo. The game’s description reads: “Have you ever tried to run your own comic book convention?… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 11:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Vana Koutsomitis’ dating app, DatePlay, continues to be a crowdfunding success as it surpasses over £200,000 in funds on Seedrs. “The Apprentice” runner-up and her team launched the campaign on the funding portal last month to raise £120,000 for the app’s development. Within a matter of three days,… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 10:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the Airlander 10 crash landing during its second test flight yesterday, Hybrid Air Vehicles announced what happened to the aircraft just before it made that rough ground contact. The wing-shaped aircraft is notably able to fly for up to five days at a time if… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 9:53 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Worldwide technology company and Indiegogo partner, Arrow Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: ARW), announced on Thursday the launch of its new crowdfund-to-production service. This new service reportedly aims at accelerating the pace of innovation for technology and internet of things (IoT) entrepreneurs. Those interest in applying for an… Read More

August 25, 2016 @ 9:30 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Wednesday, NakedWines announced it is seeking £112,000 for a new English Sparkling Wine and is giving investors a chance to name the new fizz. The crowdfunding platform is teaming up with Simpson Wine Estate for the process. NakedWines reported the sparkling wine would be produced… Read More