The New Venture Capital

Kickstarter helped entrepreneurs raise $8.8 million in September, with some exceeding their goals

By Kenton Powell

In this torpid economy, it can be hard to find seed money for a new product, company, or artistic venture. Many are turning to Kickstarter, the two-year-old fundraising site that recently passed the million-donor mark. Entrepreneurs and creators used Kickstarter to raise $8.8 million in September, and these 50 projects exceeded their goals by the most.

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