Crowdfunding stories - Page 4

Kickstarter is a global crowdfunding platform based in the United States for a wide variety of projects, from technological marvels to unusual creations.

Harmoney, NZ's first peer-to-peer lender, shakes up the finance sector by linking borrowers directly with investors, promising lower costs.

Former Green Party leader invests in New Zealand clean-tech company CarbonScape to help combat greenhouse gas emissions.

Crowdfunding is the fastest growing method for artists, inventors, creators and entrepreneurs to fund a project.

Created by the Boston-based start-up Wobbleworks, the 3Doodler is a thick pen shaped device that enables you to construct 3D plastic creations by hand.

Techvana, NZ's future IT museum, is crowdfunding to preserve Silicon Valley history. Mark and Katie Barlow aim to showcase their vast tech collection.

New Zealand film, SUNDAY, will be released simultaneously across multiple platforms in an effort to combat internet piracy.

New Zealand's first equity crowdfunding offer reaches stretch target of $700,000 after less than two weeks on the market.

What do you envision of when you think of a Crowd? I think of a place with the bustling energy of people moving to and fro in a flurry of activity.

The crowdfunding landscape remains in its infancy, marked by fragmentation and diverse models. Analyst Anthony J. Bradley explores this emerging sector.

Spark launches 'Spark My Potential,' a game-changer in NZ crowdfunding, offering coaching, exposure, and potential top-ups to dreamers.

New Zealand welcomes its first equity crowd-funding and peer-to-peer lending licences as part of its Business Growth Agenda.

New Zealand's PledgeMe, the country's first crowdfunding site, has been awarded one of the first equity crowdfunding licenses in New Zealand.

Wellington tech startup Loomio has reached their US$100,000 crowdfunding target to build a collaborative decision-making tool.

Loomio raises over US$74k through crowdfunding to develop its decision-making app, used by thousands worldwide.

Wellington-based social tech company Loomio has kicked off their global crowdfunding campaign to a great start, raising over $10,000 in the first 12 hours.

Creative Kiwi projects will soon find a new home as Kickstarter announces plans to open its crowdfunding platform to New Zealand in the near future.

Telecom has acquired Kiwi charity platform Givealittle.co.nz, eliminating its 5% admin fees. This marks a new era in zero-fee fundraising in New Zealand.

New Zealand's securities law is set to capture crowdfunding if it strays into the territory of offering returns.

Local gaming community does its bit for those affected by the Canterbury earthquake, with the proceeds of an upcoming LAN going to the relief effort.