Tagged: kickstarter

May 21, 2014 @ 10:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  With a little more than week until its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter closes, interactive panoramic CENTR Camera is edging closer to its $900,000 goal but standing at just over $500,000 – organizers have their work cut out for them in the final days of… Read More

May 20, 2014 @ 10:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

It has made headlines for being both automatic and affordable, now Steven Yu’s brand-new StandDesk will be available to everyone thanks to the success of its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. The desk has managed to not only attract all kinds attention due to its impressive features… Read More

May 19, 2014 @ 10:17 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hoping to bring an Oculus alternative virtual reality system to the video gaming world, the company ANTVR launched a $200,000 crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its all-in-one virtual reality kit. The product is noted to provide a “crystal clear virtual reality gaming and viewing experience.”… Read More

May 15, 2014 @ 11:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Bringing all of Kickstarter’s well-known successes to its visitors, New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) announced it is showcasing a curated collection that’s consisted of the many gadgets that have been brought to life in the past five years by the Kickstarter community. … Read More

May 15, 2014 @ 10:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding on Kickstarter, Blue Mountain State: The Movie closed their successful crowdfunding campaign a few moments ago have raised $1,911,827 from 23,999 backers.  The film set out to raise $1.5 million and they crossed that mark this past weekend as they picked up momentum in… Read More

May 14, 2014 @ 11:13 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Shoreditch Works announced today a major funding partnership with IBM to support software developers, entrepreneurs with startups in London The IBM investment follows Shoreditch Works completing a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2013, raising £90,000 from 340 backers. The companies will be running events at the Village… Read More

May 11, 2014 @ 8:13 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

Boosted Boards, the ultraportable longboard electric vehicle company, has listed on “venture capital” investment crowdfunding platform FundersClub. Financial details have not been disclosed for this accredited only crowdfunding campaign. At a measly 8 pounds in weight and 20 mile top speed with hill climbing ability to boot,… Read More

May 10, 2014 @ 10:16 am By JD Alois  |  

Perhaps boosted by the arrival of the weekend, funding for Blue Mountain State the Movie has picked up speed during the final days of the campaign.  With four days remaining in the fixed funding campaign on Kickstarter the $1.5 million target is now within reach having… Read More

May 9, 2014 @ 7:19 am By Erin Hobey  |  

With each passing year, the import and expectation of Mother’s Day seem to mushroom. While most young mothers would be happy to enjoy the day in blissful solitude, most contemporary wisdom indicates otherwise.  Older mothers may expect more after all those Sundays grinning while eating… Read More

May 8, 2014 @ 4:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Film About Kermit Gosnell Stands to be the Most Successful Crowdfunding Campaign Ever on Indiegogo The crowdfunding campaign for the movie about “America’s biggest serial killer” Kermit Gosnell has surpassed the $2 million amount crowdfunding on Indiegogo.  In the final stretch of the campaign, the… Read More

May 7, 2014 @ 10:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

With just 7 days remaining in the Blue Mountain State – “The Movie” crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter the project is still shy of the $1.5 million goal.  Contributions continue to roll in but the campaign needs to raise about $30,000 a day during the next… Read More

May 7, 2014 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois  |  

The Micro 3D Printer closed their crowdfunding round on Kickstarter today having raised over $3.4 million on a goal of raising just $50,000.  11,855 backers came together to support what was described as “the first truly consumer 3D printer”. It was not that long ago… Read More

May 6, 2014 @ 12:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

CEO and co-founder of the crowdfunding giant Kickstarter Yancey Strickler may have high hopes and big plans for his platform that allows consumers the power to raise funds for projects from art to technology. Unfortunately for some, Mr. Strickler has formally confirmed the platform will… Read More

May 4, 2014 @ 9:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Blue Mountain State (BMS) movie, now one of the most successful crowdfunded films on Kickstarter ever, keeps pushing forward with over a week to go in the crowdfunding campaign.  The goal is to raise $1.5 million by May 15 and with over $1.1 million committed… Read More

May 4, 2014 @ 4:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Consumer Physics, an OurCrowd portfolio company, has easily zoomed past their $200,000 target on Kickstarter and stands at over $670,000 today.  With over a month left in their crowdfunding campaign the consumer electronic product “SCIO” appears poised to easily break into the million dollar level…. Read More

May 3, 2014 @ 4:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Adding another event to its Block Party on May 3rd, crowfunding giant Kickstarter announced its hosting the first ever art show on its new gallery. The show will feature a plethora of pieces made by artist who have used campaign website to raise funds and… Read More

May 2, 2014 @ 4:36 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Continuing to be a huge hit on Kickstarter, “Blue Mountain State” has raised $1,019,485 with 11,914 backers. Star of the show Alan Ritchson along with the creators Chris Romano and Eric Falconer launched the campaign to bring the show back to live in a brand… Read More

May 1, 2014 @ 6:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

First State Enforcement of Crowdfunded Project – Asylum Playing Cards Raised Funds on Kickstarter. Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed the a consumer protection lawsuit involving crowdfunding claiming to be the first in the nation.  The AGO lawsuit is against Edward J. Polchlepek… Read More

May 1, 2014 @ 10:39 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

It’s been a long time coming, and now an representative from Oculus Rift virtual reality announced a headset for consumers may go on sale as early as next year. The Irvine, the management at Oculus VR and the company that was bought by Facebook for… Read More

May 1, 2014 @ 6:20 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

It may have been canceled in 2012 after only three seasons, but it seems fans of “Blue Mountain State” have not forgotten the hilarious television series just yet. Star of the show Alan Ritchson along with co-creators Chris Romano and Eric Falconer launched the “Blue… Read More