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Let your creativity merge with science as you build exciting circuits using Circuit Scribe’s revolutionary new conductive ink pen! Simply place the paper over the steel sheet included in your DIY kit, and your paper instantly becomes a circuit board for blinking lights, beeping...

Turn Any Piece of Paper Into A Custom Circuit – Circuit Scribe – NOW on Kickstarter!

Let your creativity merge with science as you build exciting circuits using Circuit Scribe’s revolutionary new conductive ink pen! Simply place the paper over the steel sheet included in your DIY kit, and your paper instantly becomes a circuit board for blinking lights, beeping...

It is becoming increasingly difficult to make enough time for a good night’s sleep, let alone getting deep sleep. Sleepion 2 is a Kickstarter campaign that aims to fix this, using 18 different relaxing built-in audio tracks, gentle aromatherapy with 5 different scents available,...

Sleepion Uses Sound, Light, and Aroma to Create Soothing Rhythm for Your Brain

It is becoming increasingly difficult to make enough time for a good night’s sleep, let alone getting deep sleep. Sleepion 2 is a Kickstarter campaign that aims to fix this, using 18 different relaxing built-in audio tracks, gentle aromatherapy with 5 different scents available,...

The SolSource Sport packs more solar power per square foot than any other device on the market today. It fits into a 2-foot carrying case, weighs only 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds), and cooks a meal in just 10 minutes. The SolSource Sport also heats...

Portable Solar Grill – SolSource Sport 100% Funded on Kickstarter in 4 Hours!

The SolSource Sport packs more solar power per square foot than any other device on the market today. It fits into a 2-foot carrying case, weighs only 4.5 kilograms (10 pounds), and cooks a meal in just 10 minutes. The SolSource Sport also heats...

RSE (Robots in Service of the Environment) is on a mission to save the Atlantic Ocean from a dangerous predator: the lionfish. In the warm waters of the Atlantic, especially in the Caribbean and costal waters around Florida, the carnivorous lionfish has exploded in...

RSE Launches Kickstarter to Address Atlantic Lionfish Crisis

RSE (Robots in Service of the Environment) is on a mission to save the Atlantic Ocean from a dangerous predator: the lionfish. In the warm waters of the Atlantic, especially in the Caribbean and costal waters around Florida, the carnivorous lionfish has exploded in...

10 Must-Do Tips for the First 3 Days of Any Crowdfunding Campaign in 2017

Creating a successful crowdfunding campaign is not just about launching your product on the right platform, such as Kickstarter or IndieGoGo. There’s a LOT more to crowdfunding. When you see campaigns like the SLASH 3D printer, you feel the urge to know how they...

10 Must-Do Tips for the First 3 Days of Any Crowdfunding Campaign in 2017

Creating a successful crowdfunding campaign is not just about launching your product on the right platform, such as Kickstarter or IndieGoGo. There’s a LOT more to crowdfunding. When you see campaigns like the SLASH 3D printer, you feel the urge to know how they...

A new tech-related crowdfunding campaign named Braeön blasted off to an impressive 150% funded in 1 week through Kickstarter boasting the world’s strongest & most adaptable material. Their product, called Braeön, is tested and proven to withstand extreme force and conditions. LITERALLY as strong...

Meet Braeön – the World’s Strongest Most Adaptable Material – Kickstarter Over 150% Funded In 1 Week

A new tech-related crowdfunding campaign named Braeön blasted off to an impressive 150% funded in 1 week through Kickstarter boasting the world’s strongest & most adaptable material. Their product, called Braeön, is tested and proven to withstand extreme force and conditions. LITERALLY as strong...

Crowdfunding is drawing a considerable “buzz” after showing huge growth and investment interest this past year. In 2015 and again in 2016, we witnessed more successful and even multi-million dollar campaigns than in any prior year. Now it’s 2017, and we are excited to...

Top 10 Tips For Launching a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign in 2017

Crowdfunding is drawing a considerable “buzz” after showing huge growth and investment interest this past year. In 2015 and again in 2016, we witnessed more successful and even multi-million dollar campaigns than in any prior year. Now it’s 2017, and we are excited to...

It’s now 2017 and looking back at iPhone case technology, we can all agree it has come a long way. The latest breakthrough, now released by tech company Watt Amp in partnership with THX®, is the high-quality AAA amplifier built right into your iPhone...

WattAmp Unveils OneCase – World’s First iPhone Case with THX Amplifier

It’s now 2017 and looking back at iPhone case technology, we can all agree it has come a long way. The latest breakthrough, now released by tech company Watt Amp in partnership with THX®, is the high-quality AAA amplifier built right into your iPhone...

Demand for clean energy is rapidly growing. Over the past 10 years, the cost to install solar has dropped by more than 60%, leading the industry to expand into new markets and deploy thousands of Solar Energy Systems nationwide. According the International Energy Agency...

Vasari Energy Launches Solar Pre- IPO Stock Offering Through Equity Crowdfunding

Demand for clean energy is rapidly growing. Over the past 10 years, the cost to install solar has dropped by more than 60%, leading the industry to expand into new markets and deploy thousands of Solar Energy Systems nationwide. According the International Energy Agency...

In the recent years, commuters have grown tired of sitting for hours in traffic and have begun to explore alternative (and cheaper) methods. Some choose a bicycle, and a handful have even brought out their old scooters, but what other options are available to...

World’s Most Powerful Electric Skateboard – The Raptor 2 – NOW on Kickstarter

In the recent years, commuters have grown tired of sitting for hours in traffic and have begun to explore alternative (and cheaper) methods. Some choose a bicycle, and a handful have even brought out their old scooters, but what other options are available to...

Just one week after world-famous board game creator Adam Poots launched his Kickstarter campaign for Kingdom Death: Monster 1.5, the new game has successfully secured more than $6.5 million from over 13,275 backers. Poots raised $2,049,721 for the original game Kingdom Death: Monster from 5,410 backers...

“Kingdom Death: Monster 1.5” Raises $100K in first 2 Hours and $6.5M First Week on Kickstarter

Just one week after world-famous board game creator Adam Poots launched his Kickstarter campaign for Kingdom Death: Monster 1.5, the new game has successfully secured more than $6.5 million from over 13,275 backers. Poots raised $2,049,721 for the original game Kingdom Death: Monster from 5,410 backers...

Crowdfunding has been all of the rage over the last year with the implementation of Regulation CF (Title III of the JOBS Act), Regulation A+ (Title IV of the JOBS Act) and the release of the prohibition on general solicitation in certain Regulation D offerings...

Learn the Basic Differences Between the Four Types of Crowdfunding Offerings

Crowdfunding has been all of the rage over the last year with the implementation of Regulation CF (Title III of the JOBS Act), Regulation A+ (Title IV of the JOBS Act) and the release of the prohibition on general solicitation in certain Regulation D offerings...

It’s all about the money. When it comes to getting a new product off the ground, raising money for a cause, exploring growth opportunities for your small business and building your brand, crowdfunding offers a nontraditional way to reach non-conventional investors. Crowdfunding reaches a...

6 Tips for Successfully Marketing Your Crowdfunding Campaign

It’s all about the money. When it comes to getting a new product off the ground, raising money for a cause, exploring growth opportunities for your small business and building your brand, crowdfunding offers a nontraditional way to reach non-conventional investors. Crowdfunding reaches a...

Mindstream Studios Launches New YouTube Channel – Crowd Gadget Show

How To Create A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign by Crowd Gadget Show Mindstream Studio is a digital production house in Orange County, California where a team of ambitious creators are making short form content for the mobile, social, on-demand lifestyle designed for the adventurous only. They have...

Mindstream Studios Launches New YouTube Channel – Crowd Gadget Show

How To Create A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign by Crowd Gadget Show Mindstream Studio is a digital production house in Orange County, California where a team of ambitious creators are making short form content for the mobile, social, on-demand lifestyle designed for the adventurous only. They have...

How To Create A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign by Crowdfunding Voice Mindstream Studio is a digital production house in Orange County, California where a team of ambitious creators are making short form content for the mobile, social, on-demand lifestyle designed for the adventurous only. They have recently...

Mindstream Studio Launches New Online Show – Crowdfunding Voice

How To Create A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign by Crowdfunding Voice Mindstream Studio is a digital production house in Orange County, California where a team of ambitious creators are making short form content for the mobile, social, on-demand lifestyle designed for the adventurous only. They have recently...

We live in an era of toxic chemicals, non-recyclable wastes, and unethical manufacturers. What can we do to combat this? Vince Durden, a Los-Angeles based accessories brand, announced today that it will be raising funds via a rewards/equity crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to continue developing...

Vince Durden the World’s Most Eco-Friendly Backpack – Made From Cork – Launches Kickstarter

We live in an era of toxic chemicals, non-recyclable wastes, and unethical manufacturers. What can we do to combat this? Vince Durden, a Los-Angeles based accessories brand, announced today that it will be raising funds via a rewards/equity crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to continue developing...

BackerClub has taken a unique approach to solving the main dilemma that faces most crowdfunding project creators – how do you find and connect with new backers? Beginning in November of 2014, Backer Club launched with its revolutionary serial backer model which brings serious...

BackerClub: Join the Club and Start Finding Backers Today!

BackerClub has taken a unique approach to solving the main dilemma that faces most crowdfunding project creators – how do you find and connect with new backers? Beginning in November of 2014, Backer Club launched with its revolutionary serial backer model which brings serious...

Every day, Kickstarter and IndieGoGo campaigns fail to reach their goals. Sometimes, the fault lies with the product itself. Sometimes the issue is with the marketing strategy, or lack thereof! Simply creating a listing on Kickstarter won’t bring enough you pledges. Product messaging and...

Tips & Tricks To Strategically Boost Your Crowdfunding Campaign Visibility

Every day, Kickstarter and IndieGoGo campaigns fail to reach their goals. Sometimes, the fault lies with the product itself. Sometimes the issue is with the marketing strategy, or lack thereof! Simply creating a listing on Kickstarter won’t bring enough you pledges. Product messaging and...

Today, the Mindstream Studio Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign blew past its funding goal within the first 4 hours of the campaign launch. Mindstream Studio, a new multichannel network (MCN) and digital production house based in Irvine, California has launched their Indiegogo campaign to fund the build-out of...

Mindstream Studio-Newest Entry to Booming Multi-Channel Network Industry

Today, the Mindstream Studio Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign blew past its funding goal within the first 4 hours of the campaign launch. Mindstream Studio, a new multichannel network (MCN) and digital production house based in Irvine, California has launched their Indiegogo campaign to fund the build-out of...

Cameron had enough of tying ties forever. Every morning, he had to spend the time to tie his tie with the perfect knot – but the length was always different! Cameron had a passion for woodworking, as an outlet for the often stressful life...

Down to Earth Advice From A New Kickstarter Creator – Cam’s Wooden Ties

Cameron had enough of tying ties forever. Every morning, he had to spend the time to tie his tie with the perfect knot – but the length was always different! Cameron had a passion for woodworking, as an outlet for the often stressful life...

A beloved home fixture throughout Asia and Europe for over 100 years, the bidet toilet seat has finally made a name for itself in the American market. With the advent of smart bathroom technology and recent findings in sanitation studies, the once-foreign method of...

Brondell Debuts Swash 1400 Bidet Toilet Seat – 100% Funded on Kickstarter in 6hrs!

A beloved home fixture throughout Asia and Europe for over 100 years, the bidet toilet seat has finally made a name for itself in the American market. With the advent of smart bathroom technology and recent findings in sanitation studies, the once-foreign method of...

Crowd Supply (previously) is an extremely effective platform for funding open source hardware development, boasting twice the success-rate of Kickstarter and Indiegogo; it is also the birthplace of the proclamation of user rights, an outstanding document that lays out the rights of users to...

Crowdfunding powerful open hardware that is truly open and respectful of your rights

Crowd Supply (previously) is an extremely effective platform for funding open source hardware development, boasting twice the success-rate of Kickstarter and Indiegogo; it is also the birthplace of the proclamation of user rights, an outstanding document that lays out the rights of users to...

Following the 2016 #GivingTuesday, YouCaring announced its top 10 crowdfunding campaigns for the annual event, which was held yesterday (November 29th). The top 10 campaigns are listed below. Heat for the Sisters (Peekskill, NY): A group of nuns crowdfund to repair their convent. Yuan’s...

Brief: YouCaring Announces Its Top 10 Crowdfunding Campaigns For 2016 #GivingTuesday

Following the 2016 #GivingTuesday, YouCaring announced its top 10 crowdfunding campaigns for the annual event, which was held yesterday (November 29th). The top 10 campaigns are listed below. Heat for the Sisters (Peekskill, NY): A group of nuns crowdfund to repair their convent. Yuan’s...

This following paragraphs draw on the research presented in ‘Moving Mainstream – The European Alternative Finance Benchmarking Report’ The state of the European online alternative finance market is strong. Between 2012 and 2014, the University of Cambridge surveyed 255 platforms in 27 European countries,...

The Impact of Crowdfunding

This following paragraphs draw on the research presented in ‘Moving Mainstream – The European Alternative Finance Benchmarking Report’ The state of the European online alternative finance market is strong. Between 2012 and 2014, the University of Cambridge surveyed 255 platforms in 27 European countries,...

The UK, as an innovative leader in alternative finance, dominates the European market with some of the most advanced online platforms and sophisticated alternative finance instruments. The UK online platform-based alternative finance industry reached an impressive €2,337m (i.e. £1.78bn7) in 2014 with a 168%...

European Crowdfunding Notable Trends

The UK, as an innovative leader in alternative finance, dominates the European market with some of the most advanced online platforms and sophisticated alternative finance instruments. The UK online platform-based alternative finance industry reached an impressive €2,337m (i.e. £1.78bn7) in 2014 with a 168%...

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