Newsroom
More Than 1 Million Jobs Created: Kickstarter’s Growing Impact on the Global Economy
New research shows how Kickstarter continues to fuel job creation and long-term economic activity across the creative economy.
Partners
Partner Case Study: Meet the Digital Agency that Prioritizes Offline Experiences, Too
The international marketing agency, Longham, has never approached crowdfunding as a conventional digital marketing service.
Business Strategy & Growth
How Blockbuster Projects Benefit Smaller Projects
The data shows it: Blockbuster projects are, in fact, having a positive impact on the smaller projects around them.
Games
Video Games Are Leveling Up on Kickstarter
Video games on Kickstarter are off to a strong start in 2026.
Partners
Partner Case Study: From Lviv to LA, the agency behind multiple $1M+ Kickstarter campaigns
Molecula, an agency based between LA, NYC, and the Ukrainian city of Lviv, focuses on clarity, honesty, and respect for the Kickstarter community.
Forward Funds
Next Wave Fund: Google and Kickstarter launch a new program to power the next generation of tech innovation
Applications for the fund open today and will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Partners
Partner Case Study: What It Takes to Actually Build What You Promised
After working with 1,000+ founders, Morpho shares what creators often miss when it comes to building and delivering a product.
Introducing Kiss & Tell: Kickstarter’s Open Call for Romance Publishing
Our annual romance publishing Open Call returns with a new name: Kiss & Tell.
Product Updates
Kickstarter Q1 Product Updates: Reach Your Followers, Streamline Fulfillment, and More
A new set of product updates designed to give creators more control, streamline fulfillment, and strengthen backer relationships. Plus, a new hub to stay on top of what’s new.
Backed by Backers: A Steam Festival Powered by Kickstarter
A week-long Steam festival spotlighting games powered by Kickstarter backers.
Partners
Case Study: How Aaron Smith Turned a Failed Campaign into a $673K Kickstarter Success
On his first launch, Aaron Smith had the kind of outcome that, for many creators would mark the end of the road. But he took that failure and treated it as a turning point.
Publishing
A Creator’s Guide to Launching a Book on Kickstarter
Anthea Sharp, author of Kickstarter for Authors, offers tips for building an appealing Kickstarter publishing campaign.
Creator Spotlights
Creator Spotlight: Why Renowned Wildlife Photographer Margot Raggett Keeps Returning to Kickstarter
The newest installment of her Remembering Wildlife series focuses on giraffes and looks to raise awareness on the challenges they face as a species.
