Crowdfunding after Kickstarter and Indiegogo
The Always-on (and Less Stressful) Solution for Hardware and Software Projects
Not every project that results in something fun or cool seems worthy of a splashy, time-sensitive campaign for tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars.
Say, for instance, you’ve created a clever device from old electronics and an Arduino you happened to have on hand. Your friends are impressed. You’re excited! You’re ready to share it with the world, but you also want to complete a new version that requires serious coding and a not-insignificant investment in parts.
This all-too-common scenario calls for an alternative to Kickstarter or Indiegogo. That’s why we’ve added Rewards to Suprmasv, our platform for showcasing your hardware and software projects and building community. Simply put, Rewards are a flexible, always-on crowdfunding solution for projects at any stage, from the first steps to fine-tuning.
In addition to building v2 of a project, we see hackers, makers, modders, and tinkerers using Rewards to
- complete version one or a proof-of-concept
- add new features
- ramp up production
No big-campaign stress means more time to test the market — for price and features — and adjust as needed.
Also, Rewards allow for ongoing offerings in addition to one-time purchase — think regular private consults or customer support.
In fact, we’ve built a special tool called DevCare that’s designed for quickly processing customer support tickets.
Want to limit the number of a given Reward? Provide the number and we’ll take care of the rest.
While we’re not imposing a time limit or requiring a finished product, the key to Rewards is stating a clear goal (near the top of your project description) for your potential buyers.
Music hacker Matt Davis, for example, wants to expand on his Guitar Hero project and hack vintage video game controllers so they’ll work with sophisticated DJ software.
Matt’s Rewards for funding this goal include taking your music hacking questions during a special Google Hangout sessions ($30 — only 10 available) and building you a Guitar Hero controller ($299).
Legendary hacker Samy Kamkar, as part of the duo Epoch Rises, has created a stunning, sound-reactive LED wall that can be controlled with a custom iPad app. To fund new features, Samy is offering one-on-one video chats ($60 for 15 minutes), and Epoch Rises will make the same LED wall for you — and give you the software — for $2,000 (just 5 available).
Rewards are available for existing and all new projects on Suprmasv. Get started today: https://www.suprmasv.com/
We’ll share some of the most fun and inspiring Rewards, so show us what you’ve got!
