Tagged: indiegogo

August 21, 2014 @ 11:11 am By JD Alois  |  

Here is another crowdfunding campaign that is being labeled a “scampaign”.  Android Police published an article  last night on the odyssey of the Kreyos Smartwatch.  This was preceded by a post on Medium by Jonathan Barronville – another backer. Kreyos ran an enormously successful crowdfunding campaign… Read More

August 21, 2014 @ 8:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has published an interesting diversity report that tackles not only the make up of their employees but also touches on the  crowdfunding campaigns created by women. The report entitled “Diversity Matters” is part of a growing movement that highlights the importance… Read More

August 19, 2014 @ 11:37 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one day until its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo closes, new film Batkid Begins scores its initial $100,000 goal and raised $105,551 from close to 1,000 backers. As previously reported, the project is describe as “a feature documentary that explores how Batkid became a phenomenon in San Francisco… Read More

August 19, 2014 @ 11:10 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Originally set to close last weekend, the team for Dr. Cynthia Breazeal’s family robot, Jibo, has extended its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, and has reached $1,747,432 from 4,084 backers. The project originally set out to raise only $100,000, but quickly hit the spotlight after reaching $400,000 during the first… Read More

August 19, 2014 @ 9:55 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Using a fundraising approach seldom seen in the life sciences sector, Batu Biologics, an immunotherapy company working to develop the first anti-angiogenic cancer vaccine, has successfully raised $100,000 through crowdfunding giant, Indiegogo. Batu Biologics launched the crowdfunding campaign in June 2014 to fund the completion… Read More

August 18, 2014 @ 11:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Kory Martin Juul has worked on some blockbuster films.  His credit role includes: Avatar, Lord of the Rings, Spider Man, The Hobbit, Star Trek, Star Wars and more.  He has earned his stripes as a visual effects artist at the highest level.  Passionate about his… Read More

August 15, 2014 @ 9:50 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Wrapping up its campaign on Indiegogo, brand new portable power outlet, ChargeAll has raised over $320,000 from more than 3,600 backers. The project originally launched the crowdfunding giant to only raise $30,000. ChargeAll lets you power anything, anytime, anywhere. This new device is a portable… Read More

August 15, 2014 @ 10:16 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

During the final 24 hours of its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, family robot Jibo closes in on $1.7M from almost 4,000 backers. Created Dr. Cynthia Breazeal, the Jibo is the perfect robot for every member of the family. Standing at 11 inches tall and weighing… Read More

August 14, 2014 @ 7:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days after the launch of its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, SKULLY AR-1 motorcycle helmet raised over $1 million dollars from more than 750 backers. As previously reported, the already dubbed world’s smartest motorcycle helmet reached its initial $250,000 campaign goal within 24 hours… Read More

August 13, 2014 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With back-to-college season in full swing, parents and kids are looking for ways to succeed in academics and student life. Below are Crowdfund Insider’s top 5 back-to-school items we know everyone will love while hitting the books on campus. The Defender: Smart Personal Protection Colleges everywhere… Read More

August 13, 2014 @ 10:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Ready to put an end to political corruption in the state of Kentucky, Gil Fulbright launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo last month for his new project called The Honest Politician. Within a few hours of its debut on the crowdfunding giant’s platform, the campaign reached… Read More

August 11, 2014 @ 5:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Continuing to stand up for a cause so close to him – equality rights, former Star Trek star George Takei  announced his support for a brand new web series focused on the Boy Scouts of America’s stance towards gay scouts titled, Camp Abercorn. The project, lead by gay Eagle… Read More

August 6, 2014 @ 8:50 am By Anthony Zeoli  |  

Kickstarter has always prided itself on vetting its crowdfunding campaigns, as well as its ability to detect and remove fraudulent crowdfunding campaigns quickly. While that may have been the case in the past, some recent campaigns signal that Kickstarter might be getting a little too… Read More

August 3, 2014 @ 2:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

It has finally come to an end. The crowdfunding campaign of the moment “Potato Salad” closed on Saturday having raised $55,492 from 6,911 backers.  The campaign had launched with a goal of raising $10.  Somehow this batch of Potato Salad was special as it quickly… Read More

August 2, 2014 @ 7:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Most politicians are ineffective narcissists with a single objective of maintaining their position in public office while accomplishing as little as possible.  Yes I admit I hold our elected class in low regard but after working with them in our nations capital for a few… Read More

August 1, 2014 @ 9:53 am By Erin Hobey  |  

With the help of 540 investors Bonaverde has raised over €752K+ on its Seedmatch equity crowdfunding campaign in just ten days; nothing like officially overfunding more than 750% to create a buzz for the über coffee machine! Last November, Bonaverde kickstarted its innovation- a coffee machine that roasts, grinds… Read More

July 31, 2014 @ 8:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Indiegogo Reveals International Mobile Traffic Has Doubled. Global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has announced the release of its free App for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch finally providing a mobile experience for Indiegogo users.  An App for the Android platform remains in development.  The new application… Read More

July 30, 2014 @ 10:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Kayla Tausche decided to do a brief report on crowdfunding and she pulled in the hot home robot Jibo and HD home monitoring system Blink.  Kayla notes that more and more makers are going for funding “$25 at a time” instead of straight to VC… Read More

July 30, 2014 @ 2:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

Well most of you probably do not remember that Sharknado 2 ran a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo – but I do.  Yes creators wanted to share the crowdfunding love by allowing their loyal fans to back this cult classic monster film.  One of the most… Read More

July 30, 2014 @ 11:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding is all about innovation and creativity.  Finding a way to do something better and getting people to believe in the dream is the unique power of this new form of finance.  But the innovation part doesn’t stop with the creators – the platforms themselves… Read More