Kickstarter

Our team just returned from San Diego Comic-Con International! 🎉 It was an action packed weekend. Here's what we were up to: We teamed up with Ignition Press to host a coffee bar, where attendees grabbed free drinks and an exclusive new Kickstarter Comics zine. ☕📚 We were a proud sponsor of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund’s welcome party, supporting their mission to protect the creators and comic arts. We hosted two panels: "Industry Vets Go Independent on Kickstarter," and "How Kickstarter Can Kickstart Your Career," sharing insights and advice for creators looking to break into comics. And of course, we loved seeing so many familiar creators' booths, showcasing Kickstarter-funded projects. 💚 Thank you to our team and partners for making this weekend a success. Until next year, #SDCC! 💥

🚀 Calling all creators, designers, and hardware founders! Join us at 💙 BLUE GARAGE 💙 for an evening of ideas and connections, co-hosted with Kickstarter https://lu.ma/a0jmr2va We’re bringing the Crowdfunding Creators Meetup to life: an informal gathering for anyone interested in launching, scaling, or simply exploring what it takes to run a successful campaign. 🎤 I’ll be sharing how BLUE GARAGE supports makers with the tools, workspace, and community needed to get from idea to impact. 💡 We’ll also be joined (virtually) by Nathan Nalevanko Senior Outreach Lead for Design & Tech, with his practical “Kickstarter 401” session, full of insights from inside the platform. 👥 Whether you’ve launched before or are just curious about Kickstarter, this is your chance to connect with a like-minded people and leave energised. 📍BLUE GARAGE, Lewisham 📆 Tuesday 29th July 🔗 https://lu.ma/a0jmr2va Because the best ideas come out of the BLUE! #Crowdfunding #Kickstarter #HardwareStartups #Makerspace #Design #Innovation #BLUEGARAGE

Calling all indie devs! 🎮 Join Kickstarter Games Outreach Lead Michael Liebe and Global Game Jam’s Events & Program Manager Jessica Rowley for a FREE webinar on how to fund your next stage with Kickstarter. 📣 You’ll learn how to: ✅ Time your campaign for success ✅ Engage your audience before launch ✅ Build momentum ✅ Set funding goals that actually work PLUS: A live Q&A to get all your questions answered. 🗓️ Perfect for solo devs, small teams, or anyone curious about crowdfunding their game. 👉 Sign up here: https://buff.ly/JiZgL63

Some exciting news to share, Kickstarter x Alibaba.com are coming together to do something special that allows us to continue to provide more support and opportunities for creators 💚🧡 Happy to announce that Kickstarter will be the official Crowdfunding Partner of Alibaba.com's CoCreate Pitch 2025! ✨ CoCreate is a global pitch competition where entrepreneurs showcase their ideas to manufacturers and investors, competing for a share of a $1 million prize. We are combining the forces of Kickstarter, where we help creators in their early stages gain support and funding, and Alibaba.com, where businesses can expand into global markets. Together, we are bridging the gap between crowdfunding and commerce, providing entrepreneurs with the resources, acknowledgement, and guidance they need to launch and scale their businesses. I will be joining the judging panels in Las Vegas and London, and our Kickstarter team will offer a cohort-based coaching program to finalists who plan to launch crowdfunding campaigns for their businesses. If you or a talented innovator you know is interested in pitching their idea, please apply (link in comments) 🙏🏾

We’re proud to announce that Kickstarter has been named the official Crowdfunding Partner of CoCreate Pitch 2025, Alibaba.com's $1 million global pitch competition designed to empower entrepreneurs to take their product ideas from prototype to global distribution. This partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting creators with the tools, funding, and guidance they need to launch and grow their businesses. 💡 Two grand prize winners will each receive $200,000 💡 20 additional winners will receive up to $40,000 💡 All participants will gain access to #Alibaba’s sourcing tools, supplier network, and global B2B platform 💡 Finalists who launch projects on Kickstarter will receive mentorship from the Kickstarter team and support for their crowdfunding campaign Our CEO, Everette Taylor, will also serve on the judging panels in Las Vegas and London. We can't wait to see your pitches. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4lBvx8Z

Actor Woody McClain is rewriting the script... Alongside his production partner, Jenna Cavelle, MBA, MFA, Woody is independently funding a romantic comedy feature film on Kickstarter, backed by fans and not Hollywood gatekeepers. As Woody puts it: "I’m making my first rom-com, independent, heartfelt, and from the ground up." Taking ownership of your story is the future of filmmaking, and we're excited to support the journey. 👏 🎬 Follow the campaign pre-launch page to be notified when it goes live: https://lnkd.in/gpB7YiGF

We’re headed back to San Diego Comic-Con International💥 And this year, we’re excited to host two panels, bringing comic industry vets and experts to the table to offer new creators invaluable tips on launching successful comic campaigns. 🗓️ Friday, July 25 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm  Industry Vets Go Independent on Kickstarter, Room 26AB Hear from comic industry pros who’ve made the leap into independent work and how Kickstarter is helping them build audiences and fund their visions in a new way, moderated by Kickstarter Comics Lead, Sam Kusek   🎤 Panelists:  Filip Sablik (Publisher, Ignition Press) Jazzlyn S. (Director of Communications, Tiny Onion) Hank Kanalz (Publisher, Clover Press) Chris Thompson (Editorial, PR, and Marketing Consultant) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g8ye_x76 —————————— 🗓️ Sunday, July 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm  How Kickstarter Can Kickstart Your Career. Room 28DE  It’s time to follow your comics dreams! Learn how to concept, plan, and launch a successful crowdfunding campaign at this panel, moderated by Kickstarter Comics Lead, Sam Kusek. 🎤 Panelists:  Carl Choi (publisher & co-founder, 247 Comics) Kat Calamia (founder, Lifeline Comics) Charlie Stickney (publisher/CEO, White Ash Comics) Phil Falco (founder, Lifeline Comics) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gF5beZAV

We’re so proud to see Kickstarter creator Joel Bervell, MD, on the TIME100 Creators 2025 list as one of the Most Influential Digital Voices. 👏 In 2024, Joel successfully funded his animated children’s series, The Doctor Is In, right here on Kickstarter with the hope of inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals. The show is now streaming as a YouTube exclusive: https://lnkd.in/g_MVueGx Congratulations, Joel! We’re thrilled to celebrate this milestone and continue to follow your journey! 💚 Read more from TIME: https://lnkd.in/gM_SPaED

Last month, we launched the Kickstarter Pledge Manager to help creators manage everything after their campaign ends. Today, we’re rolling out new upgrades that give creators even more flexibility and control, all without leaving the Kickstarter platform. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ghjcqbnq

Let's get your comic book funded! Join Kickstarter's Sam Kusek, Mixam's Chris Lesiak, and seasoned comics creator Xander Arnot on July 17 at 12 PM EDT to discuss strategies for planning, funding, and producing your own comic book. 👏 In this session, we’ll cover: 💥 How to launch a Kickstarter campaign for your comic 💥 Tips for planning your production, budgeting, and fulfillment 💥 Tips for preparing and printing your comic 💥 The benefits of working with trusted print partners like Mixam 💥 Real-world insights from a creator Free RSVP: https://lu.ma/cph6nhbv