The entrepreneurs behind Omnicharge created a powerbank that can intelligently charge or power most devices – at the same time. Mashable even called it “the ultimate battery pack.” The team raised $3M+ on Indiegogo and shipped the product to 23K+ backers. See the campaign.
cuddle + kind dolls feed over 60,000 children
cuddle + kind is a social endeavor founded by Jennifer and Derek Woodgate, parents of three young children in Milton, Ontario. Their goal is to feed 1 million meals each year to children in need, providing the key nutrition necessary for children’s brains to develop fully, help fight disease and reach their full potential. The purchase of each of their handmade dolls helps feed 10 children worldwide. Since the campaign launched in September 2015, cuddle + kind smashed through their original goal of $25,000, raising over $446k and providing 62,543 meals to children in need in just 6 weeks. Read more.
CZUR Smart Scanner Hits Global Retailers
The CZUR is the world’s first true smart scanner that can scan books, connect to WIFI and serve as a video projector. In just a few months the Czur team raised more than $800,000 and brought their vision for a smart scanner to life — and to backers. They continue to raise funds InDemand and have since received series A venture funding. They are moving into global retailers including Amazon, Staples, BestBuy, and Brookstone. See the campaign.
Cocoon Wins At Design While Making Homes Safer
The British founders of Cocoon realized that home security was too complicated and expensive—most people in the UK and the US didn’t bother with it. So they set out to make a home security system that everyone could use. Their compact device Cocoon detects infrasonic sound waves that humans can’t hear, keeping homes safe without false alarms. Backers were inspired by this new vision of simple home security, so Cocoon was able to raise $249,860. Cocoons are now sold on Amazon and have made it to 55 countries. They were shortlisted for the 2014 London Design Award. See the campaign.
Tens Finds An Enthusiastic Investor
These young British entrepreneurs had the idea to create sunglasses that allow you to see the world through an uplifting, colored filter. The Tens team raised more than £370,000 ($453,000) from 9,300 backers and have shipped to more than 100 countries. Things got even more exciting when business magnate Richard Branson tried a pair on his kite-surfing trip to Necker Island. Afterwards, he made a large investment to help Tens drive global sales and strengthen its international profile. See the campaign.
Soundbrenner Shakes Up The Music Industry
From Germany, the Soundbrenner is a vibrating metronome which makes it easier for musicians to stay on beat. The team has raised more than $230,000 and shipped to thousands of people in more than 60 countries. They’ve won Best in Show at the National Association of Music Merchants (the largest music trade show in the world), opened offices in Hong Kong, Los Angeles and Berlin, and partnered with some of the largest music retailers in the business. See the campaign.
BeeKeepers’ Idea Turns Into a Global Movement
This father-and-son team from Australia found their passion in beekeeping, but they dreaded the hassle of extracting honey from a beehive. It required costly equipment that sometimes hurt or disturbed the bees. So the Andersons created Flow Hive to put honey on tap. Their simple idea not only is saving bees globally, but also has become the largest Indiegogo campaign of all time by raising $13.2 million. They are now shipping worldwide. See the campaign.
The Fine Bros Are Raising Money So That Little Kids Can Rock Out
The Fine Brothers’s transmedia sitcom MyMusic raised money on Indiegogo for Little Kids Rock, a charity that brings music to underprivileged schools. The team used its existing popularity to give back to a great cause and raise awareness of a charity they cared about. The team soon fulfilled all of its perks including Skype calls, hoodies and VIP access.
Hannah Hart of “My Drunk Kitchen” takes the show on the road and gives out hugs like candy.
Hannah Hart, star of the online web cooking series, “My Drunk Kitchen,” created an Indiegogo campaign to fund a tour where she will host her show in homes across the country. With a goal of $50,000, the campaign ended up raising $223,007 and gave Hannah the opportunity to take her tour to Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Rooster Teeth Funds a Feature Length Sci-Fi Comedy
Rooster Teeth came to Indiegogo to take on a new adventure as they prepared for their first full-length feature film. After raising $2.48 million and breaking a crowdfunding record, “Lazer Team” is now in production and slated for a highly-anticipated Spring 2015 release. Fullscreen, a massive YouTube network of more than 50,000 video creators, has also since acquired Rooster Teeth.
