Newsroom
Touchland’s $880M Milestone: From Kickstarter Campaign to Global Acquisition
With 1,300 backers and a bold idea, Touchland set out to reinvent hand sanitizer. Today? They’ve been acquired for over $800 million.
Understanding & Navigating Tariffs
Shipping & Fulfillment Strategies for Creators Facing Tariff Changes
Delivering rewards just got more complex. Here’s how to manage shipping, tariffs, and fulfillment.
For Backers
A Note to Backers: Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever
As global tariffs shift, your backing helps independent creators adapt and keep innovating—one project at a time.
Micro Game May 2025: Small Games, Big Ideas
Join a growing movement of bite-sized brilliance this May as Kickstarter invites game creators to launch compact, creative, and wildly fun micro games.
For Backers
A Backer’s Guide to Crowdfunding
Everything You Need to Know to Support Creative Projects with Confidence
Creator Tips
Navigating Tariffs and Shipping Costs: Tips for Kickstarter Creators
Recent U.S. Tariff changes are impacting creators, here are some tips, tools, and support to help you move forward.
The Creative Download
The Creative Download: The Trends Shaping Creativity, Innovation & Crowdfunding
The definitive industry report on the trends shaping creativity, innovation and creative crowdfunding—told through the numbers, projects, and people that made 2024 a record-breaking year on Kickstarter.
Film
Kickstarter Films Premiering at SXSW 2025
From Kickstarter to SXSW: Two Indie Films Take Center Stage
Case Studies
Case Study: From ‘Long Story Short’ to the SXSW Film Festival
Filmmaker Winnie Cheung’s Kickstarter-funded short film defied the odds, premiering at SXSW’s 2025 Midnight Short Competition presented by Vimeo.
Product Updates
Introducing Secret Rewards & Featured Rewards: New Ways to Enhance Your Rewards Strategy
Take control of your reward strategy and create exclusive rewards for loyal backers.
Newsroom
Introducing Learning Lab: A Free Crowdfunding Course in Partnership with LaunchBoom
A new online video curriculum designed to make crowdfunding more accessible and help creators launch successful campaigns with expert-backed insights.
Case Studies
Case Study: How a Custom Deck of Cards Raised $2.1M on Kickstarter
Discover how artist Ten Hundred engaged his community, exceeded expectations, and leveraged Kickstarter to fund his playing card project.
Games
How To Market a Tabletop Game in 7 Steps
Transform your tabletop game concept into a reality with insights from a successful Kickstarter creator.
