The Business Times

Singapore is second-largest backer of Kickstarter travel jacket that has gone viral

Published Fri, Jul 31, 2015 · 09:31 AM
Share this article.

[SINGAPORE] Singapore residents form the second-largest group of backers for a multi-feature travel jacket project, which is the most-funded clothing project in the history of crowdfunding site Kickstarter. In just three weeks, it raised US$2.7 million (S$3.71 million).

At press time, it has received more than US$3.2 million. With a month still remaining before funding closes on Sept 4, Baubax's jacket looks set to become one of Kickstarter's most-funded campaigns since the global crowdfunding platform launched in 2009.

Read full story here.

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

Technology

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here