In 2014 more than 3.3 million people contributed to Kickstarter campaigns, pledging more than half a million dollars. The site showed no sign of slowing down in 2015 with a wide variety of cool products taking to the site for funding and exposure. Here are the top 10 Los Angeles-based projects in regards to funding:
10. nexpaq: The first truly modular smartphone case
Goal: $50,000
Amount raised: $279,758
Whether you need extra storage or battery, a laser or a breathalyzer, this smartphone case has you covered. nexpaq is a swiss army knife of mobile tech.
9. The Cold Shoulder Calorie Burning Vest
Goal: $13,500
Amount raised: $281,319
This vest is designed by a NASA scientist who discovered that exposure to cold temperatures helps burn calories. Use it before, during, or after a workout. Or wear it under that corduroy jacket you've been wanting to whip out — it'll look great.
Goal: $40,000
Amount raised: $315,222
If you bring a normal Bose or Beats speaker out into the wilderness, you're living life pretty close to the edge. For those looking for durability and water-resistance, the Big Turtle Shell is the speaker for you.
Goal: $150,000
Amount raised: $318,244
Can't decide between getting a Mac or a iPad? This guy has just the solution. The Modbook Pro X is a large tablet that functions like a MacBook with a new level of portability.
6. MoonRay - World's Best Desktop DLP 3D Printer
Goal: $100,000
Amount raised: $422,830
Since their creation, 3D printers seemed to be something that would never make their way into the average household. MoonRay has developed a high-end 3D printer for your home desktop. And with no one watching you, there's no limit to what you can print!
5. Control VR- The Future of Virtual Reality
Goal: $250,000
Amount raised: $442,227
Oculus-clad people spinning in circles have nothing compared to this. This full body suit lets users truly immerse themselves into a VR world.
Goal: $50,000
Amount raised: $445,892
3D printers, so hot right now. 3D printers. Raise3D is going mainstream with three different sized printers designed to work with a typical home desktop.
3. Hex: A copter that anyone can fly
Goal: $10,000
Amount raised: $563,721
The new drone registration laws may put a damper on your flying, but Hex is so small you may even escape the government! Ok, probably not. But this little guy is agile and easy to use.
2. Beam: The smart projector that fits in any light socket
Goal: $200,000
Amount raised: $759,656
You deserve a smarter projector. Beam connects with the internet, runs a variety of apps and can even serve as an awesome alarm clock in the morning.
1. Bring Reading Rainbow Back for Every Child, Everywhere!
Goal: $1,000,000
Amount raised: $5,408,916
What did you expect? The most successful Kickstart of the year is also the most publicized. It's time to force our childhood upon the new generation with a new tech twist!
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