Tagged: technology

February 20, 2017 @ 1:47 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Last week, tech brand ZTE announced it was canceling its Project CSX (also known as Hawkeye) Kickstarter campaign after the project failed to attract more attention. The company was seeking $500,000 through the crowdfunding platform and only ended up securing $35,000 in a month and… Read More

February 14, 2017 @ 12:15 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Crowdcube announced on Tuesday three new funding opportunities that launched on its equity crowdfunding platform within the past week. The initiatives were dedicated to Tec Avenue, Lightvert, and #FundedClub member Iolight. Lightvert Lightvert is seeking £670,000 for the development of its new patented digital out… Read More

February 13, 2017 @ 4:42 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

VPAR, a UK-based golf technology platform, has launched an equity crowdfunding platform on Seedrs to raise £1 million as it prepares to expand. The company, which was founded in 2007, is seeking to change the golf experience for amateur golf players through its technology platform. VPAR… Read More

February 7, 2017 @ 12:54 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Shark Tank alum, LuminAID announced on Tuesday the launch of its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Chicago-based startup is seeking $15,000 for its solar inflatable lantern, PackLite Max Phone Charger, which allows users to charge their gear anywhere. According to LuminAID, the PackLite Max Phone Charger… Read More

February 3, 2017 @ 3:20 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK-based mobile device brand Victor Mobility is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube  with nearly £730,000 in funds from more than 575 investors. This news comes just days after the company secured its initial £600,000 funding target. As previously reported, Victor Mobility is backed by… Read More

January 28, 2017 @ 5:06 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

With its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube set to close later this week, mohas successfully secured more than £565,000 from nearly 400 investors. The initiative was launched last month and is currently seeking £600,000. The company, which is backed by The Royal Marines Charity and has partnered with… Read More

January 18, 2017 @ 2:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Onfido, a global identity verification company, announced this week it is helping to bring financial services to the 2 billion unbanked individuals worldwide with its Machine Learning-based solution. The company stated it plans to use its proprietary technology to verify people’s identification by comparing an identity document… Read More

January 13, 2017 @ 3:05 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Seedrs alum Gearbox Records has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise £100,000 for its GearBox Automatic, an autostreaming, HiFi turntable. The Gearbox Automatic is described as a small footprint, plug and go turntable with high-quality components, such as a vacuum tube tone, and… Read More

January 12, 2017 @ 10:29 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Northwestern Mutual announced on Thursday it designated $50 million to launch the Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures, which will be dedicated to engaged startups that’s technologies have the potential to transform how consumers experience and achieve financial security. According to the insurance company, the venture fund’s… Read More

January 6, 2017 @ 9:46 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Just a few days before the 2017 CES took place in Las Vegas, Indiegogo success Oomi Smart Home announced it was named an innovation award honoree of the event. The CES Innovation Awards are notably sponsored by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, the producer of this… Read More

December 29, 2016 @ 10:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

With the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) set to kick off in Las Vegas next Thursday, Kickstarter unveiled its very own guide to the annual event. The crowdfunding giant stated: “Even in a city that embraces sensory overload, Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is… Read More

December 23, 2016 @ 5:03 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Finland-based Eve Tech closed the Indiegogo campaign for its crowd developed computer, EVE V. The company launched the campaign last month looking to raise $75,000 and quickly secured $500,000 in a matter of hours. It finished its run with a total of $1,416,280 from 4210 backers. The initiative… Read More

December 23, 2016 @ 10:47 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Following the weeks after Pebble officially announced it was acquired by tech wearable giant Fitbit, the famous (now might be turning infamous) Kickstarter alum has continued to receive backlash from Pebble 2 backers for lack of refunds. Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble, debuted the… Read More

December 20, 2016 @ 10:25 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Indiegogo announced it teamed up with manufacturing and supply-chain advisory firm, Riverwood Solutions. While sharing details about the new partnership, the global crowdfunding platform stated: “For first-time entrepreneurs—or even business veterans—manufacturing a hardware product can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s… Read More

December 13, 2016 @ 1:25 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

California-based eyeCam, Inc. has successfully secured $1.5 million in reservations through Crowdfunder. The startup was originally seeking $500,000 for its wearable platform. The company stated its patented 3-D interfacing and adaptive display system would change the way consumers use wearables to communicate, perform tasks,  and interface with the… Read More

December 12, 2016 @ 12:19 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Indiegogo alum Touchjet announced, following the final round of the FCC approval, its WAVE TV tablet system will now be available on Best Buy’s website. The Touchjet WAVE turns any flat screen TV or monitor into a smart touchscreen. This is Touchjet’s second… Read More

December 6, 2016 @ 3:04 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Meetzoo, a company that aims to make business meetings more productive by combining business calendars with collaborative note taking and social networking, is set to close its equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with nearly £175,000 from more than 120 investors. The company launched the initiative last month,… Read More

December 1, 2016 @ 10:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Teneno, a IT networks company, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Seedrs. The company is currently seeking £150,000 for growth and development of its products.  The company, which is based in London and has offices in New York and Hyderabad, offers technology that simplifies… Read More

November 25, 2016 @ 8:58 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Less than one week after launching its crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, Eve Tech has successfully secured over $1 million from more than 1,900 backers for its crowd developed computer, Eve V. The Finland-based electronic company originally sought to raise $75,000 and quickly captured its funding target within… Read More

November 21, 2016 @ 4:16 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, Finland-based electronic company Eve Tech has launched a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its new crowd developed computer, Eve V. Originally seeking $75,000 for the project, the initiative has already secured more than $550,000 from over 600 backers. The company also sold 500… Read More