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Social Crowdfunding

Goods are now being crowd financed via niche online communities

Implications - With the popularity of crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and RocketHub growing fast, these virtual marketplaces have had an enormous impact on entrepreneurship, consumerism and the way we think about business as a whole. Consumers are now eager to become more involved -- on a more public, shareable platform -- with the companies they purchase their goods from.
SCORE 4.1
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90,564 Total Clicks
Jul 11 - Feb 13
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BusinessMarketNew VenturesRetail
Featured Examples
Crowdfunding Apps - SellanApp Lets Anyone Gain Funding and Connect with Developers
SCORE 5.5
Warm 1,762 Clicks Pub: Feb 1, 13
Crowdfunding Apps
SellanApp Lets Anyone Gain Funding and Connect with Developers
Have you ever had an amazing idea for an app, but lack the skills to bring it into reality? Or perhaps you lacked the funding to pay someone to do it for you? SellanApp is a crowdfunding platform... [More]
Neighborhood Crowdfunding Websites - Spacehive is a Fundraising Platform for Public Space Projects
SCORE 3.8
Mild 2,243 Clicks Pub: Sep 6, 12
Neighborhood Crowdfunding Websites
Spacehive is a Fundraising Platform for Public Space Projects
Spacehive is an online crowdfunding platform based in London that aims to make community projects as easy as online shopping. similar to Brickstarter, Spacehive wants to make community projects an... [More]
Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites - ‘StartSomeGood’ Grows Purpose-Driven Initiatives
SCORE 4.6
Average 4,850 Clicks Pub: Jul 15, 11
Crowdfunded Social Innovator Sites
‘StartSomeGood’ Grows Purpose-Driven Initiatives
It’s great to see more and more initiatives popping up like StartSomeGood that support social entrepreneurs around the world. StartSomeGood is a platform for crowdfunding that is tailored specifically… [More]
Social Crowdfunding Platforms - The Buzzbnk App Helps Ventures Gather Support and Raise Funds
SCORE 4
Average 1,664 Clicks Pub: Sep 6, 12
Social Crowdfunding Platforms
The Buzzbnk App Helps Ventures Gather Support and Raise Funds
Buzzbnk is a crowdfunding platform that aims to help social startups build a following of supporters and raise funding. Founded in 2009, Buzzbnk offers a chance for positive individuals to become... [More]
Curated Crowdfunded Marketplaces - Outgrow.me Offers Consumers Kickstarter & Indiegogo Products
SCORE 3.5
Mild 1,533 Clicks Pub: Sep 3, 12
Curated Crowdfunded Marketplaces
Outgrow.me Offers Consumers Kickstarter & Indiegogo Products
Outgrow.me is a one-of-a-kind digital marketplace that provides consumers access to successful products launched on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. These crowdfunding websites have helped jump start the... [More]
Community Funding Platforms - Smallknot Helps You Invest in Small Businesses in Your Neighborhood
SCORE 2.8
Mild 1,248 Clicks Pub: Aug 12, 12
Community Funding Platforms
Smallknot Helps You Invest in Small Businesses in Your Neighborhood
Smallknot is a project aimed at crowdfunding investment for local small businesses operating on an all-or-nothing funding platform, similar to Kickstarter and Brickstarter. Smallknot aims to provide... [More]
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