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Kickstarter is a great platform to garner and get support for budding entrepreneurs, or for inventors to find a launch pad for their product and services without having to go the traditional routes such as angel investors or venture capitalists. The platform gives an open opportunity to any idea that can be fleshed out and get people inspired to invest in them.
Here are a few projects that can be counted as the tip of the Kickstarter dream:
This was the biggest Kickstarter project of all time when it was launched in 2012. And then they did it again in 2015. At one point, Pebble Time was destined to be the No. 1 brand in smart wearables before it was acquired by Fitbit.
Money required – $500,000
Money raised – $20,338,986
Sponsors – 78,471
How about a product that literally ushers in the good times? This water cooler struck the fancy of many. From speakers to blenders, this cooler had it all, and everyone wanted one. Still in business and getting the parties started.
Money required – $50,000
Money raised – $13,285,226
Sponsors – 62,642
From the company that rose the ranks from Kickstarter and achieved a cult status. This was one of their final offerings that started on Kickstarter before being taken over by Fitbit.
Money required – $1,000,000
Money raised – $12,779,843
Sponsors – 66,673
This was a game created by Adam Poots, who can be regarded as a serial Kickstarter. This was his third and most-successful attempt to date and made him a force among game creators on Kickstarter.
Money required – $100,000
Money raised – $12,393,139
Sponsors- 19,264
As the name implies, this is a travel tripod that packs down to the diameter of a water bottle and was developed by Peak Design.
Money raised – $12,143,435
Sponsors – 19,077
Critical Role was a tabletop, live streamed role-playing game that was voiced by many well-known celebrities. Once this format reached its end, recognizing its popularity, the creators decided to make it into an animated series, and the Kickstarter project happened afterward.
Money required – $750,000
Money Raised – $11,385,449
Sponsors – 88,887
Another Pebble feature in the list of most-successful Kickstarter projects. This was one of the first Pebble watches released, and for its launch time in 2012 was a trendsetter of sorts. They can be credited with the proof of concept, following which other major technology companies started getting into the act.
Money raised – $10,266,845
Sponsors – 68,929
Created by Baubax LLC of Chicago, the Baubax jacket stands as one of the most highly sponsored and funded items of clothing on the Kickstarter platform. It was released in 2015 and as of 2019 has a version 2.0. The jacket has more than 15 features, making it a highly versatile piece for travelers. It can be used as a pillow, windbreaker, rain gear and bomber-styled jacket, all rolled in one.
Money required – $20,000
Money raised – $9,192,055
Sponsors – 44,949
A name that was a great match to one of the highest-grossing Kickstarter game projects. This multiplayer card game that was devised to be played with friends at parties. It is like Uno combined with an apocalyptic end-of-the world game. The card sets have been updated since its launch with many additions, and supplementary packs and a toy line have also been released.
Money required – $10,000
Money raised – $8,782,571
Sponsors – 219,382
Ouya was a gaming console intended for the Android TV market and the games that it had to offer. The games would have been free upon purchasing the device. However, the company was sold in 2015 to Razer, which closed down the division and all support for the product in 2019, citing no audience and no developers. Hard to believe that this was one of the second-highest funded projects in 2012 on Kickstarter.
Money required – $950,000
Money raised – $8,596,474
Sponsors – 63,416
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