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Backerkit began in 2012 as a logistics solution for [[Kickstarter]] creators to manage shipping, add-on products, payment processing, and customer support after the completion of campaigns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Geron |first=Tomio |title=Crowdfunding A Focus At Y Combinator Demo Day |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2013/03/26/crowdfunding-a-focus-at-y-combinator/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> Its largest clients included [[Kingdom Death: Monster]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Track Kingdom Death: Monster 1.5's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker |url=https://www.backerkit.com/projects/poots/kingdom-death-monster-15 |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=BackerKit |language=en}}</ref> [[Fidget Cube]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Track Fidget Cube: A Vinyl Desk Toy's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker |url=https://www.backerkit.com/projects/antsylabs/fidget-cube-a-vinyl-desk-toy/backers/6241511 |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=BackerKit |language=en}}</ref> and [[Bears vs. Babies]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Track Bears vs Babies - A Card Game's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker |url=https://www.backerkit.com/projects/elanlee/bears-vs-babies-a-card-game |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=BackerKit |language=en}}</ref> In 2018, Backerkit established The Creative Fund, with the goal of donating one dollar to a wide range of projects on Kickstarter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-11 |title=BackerKit’s The Creative Fund will give $1 to every Kickstarter campaign |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/backerkits-the-creative-fund-will-give-1-to-every-kickstarter-campaign/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref>
Backerkit began in 2012 as a logistics solution for [[Kickstarter]] creators to manage shipping, add-on products, payment processing, and customer support after the completion of campaigns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Geron |first=Tomio |title=Crowdfunding A Focus At Y Combinator Demo Day |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomiogeron/2013/03/26/crowdfunding-a-focus-at-y-combinator/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</ref> Its largest clients included [[Kingdom Death: Monster]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Track Kingdom Death: Monster 1.5's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker |url=https://www.backerkit.com/projects/poots/kingdom-death-monster-15 |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=BackerKit |language=en}}</ref> [[Fidget Cube]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Track Fidget Cube: A Vinyl Desk Toy's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker |url=https://www.backerkit.com/projects/antsylabs/fidget-cube-a-vinyl-desk-toy/backers/6241511 |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=BackerKit |language=en}}</ref> and [[Bears vs. Babies]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Track Bears vs Babies - A Card Game's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker |url=https://www.backerkit.com/projects/elanlee/bears-vs-babies-a-card-game |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=BackerKit |language=en}}</ref> In 2018, Backerkit established The Creative Fund, with the goal of donating one dollar to a wide range of projects on Kickstarter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-11 |title=BackerKit’s The Creative Fund will give $1 to every Kickstarter campaign |url=https://venturebeat.com/games/backerkits-the-creative-fund-will-give-1-to-every-kickstarter-campaign/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=VentureBeat |language=en-US}}</ref>


Backerkit announced its own independent crowdfunding platform in June 2022, with the launch of campaigns by Cephalofair Games, creators of [[Gloomhaven]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=2022-06-15 |title=Gloomhaven leaves Kickstarter over blockchain push |url=https://www.polygon.com/23167962/gloomhaven-backerkit-crowdfunding-launch-blockchain |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Monte Cook Games]], and Greater Than Games, creators of [[Spirit Island (board game)|Spirit Island.]] The Backerkit crowdfunding service came fully integrated with its existing post-campaign services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BackerKit Announces New Crowdfunding Platform |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/backerkit-crowdfunding-kickstarter-alternative-gloomhaven-leder-games/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=GAMING |language=en}}</ref> The company's expansion to full crowdfunding service occurred six months after Kickstarter's announcement that they would invest in [[Blockchain]] technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Chase |date=2022-12-12 |title=BackerKit discusses challenging the 'big green K' as it moves from crowdfunding tool to competitor |url=https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/backerkit/interview/backerkit-talks-redefining-crowdfunding-future-small-creators |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Dicebreaker |language=en}}</ref>
Backerkit announced its own independent crowdfunding platform in June 2022, with the launch of campaigns by Cephalofair Games, creators of [[Gloomhaven]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Charlie |date=2022-06-15 |title=Gloomhaven leaves Kickstarter over blockchain push |url=https://www.polygon.com/23167962/gloomhaven-backerkit-crowdfunding-launch-blockchain |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Polygon |language=en-US}}</ref> [[Monte Cook Games]], and Greater Than Games, creators of [[Spirit Island (board game)|Spirit Island.]] The Backerkit crowdfunding service's beta launch came fully integrated with its existing post-campaign services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BackerKit Announces New Crowdfunding Platform |url=https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/backerkit-crowdfunding-kickstarter-alternative-gloomhaven-leder-games/ |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=GAMING |language=en}}</ref> The company's expansion to full crowdfunding service began six months after Kickstarter's announcement that they would invest in [[Blockchain]] technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Chase |date=2022-12-12 |title=BackerKit discusses challenging the 'big green K' as it moves from crowdfunding tool to competitor |url=https://www.dicebreaker.com/companies/backerkit/interview/backerkit-talks-redefining-crowdfunding-future-small-creators |access-date=2023-04-07 |website=Dicebreaker |language=en}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 15:36, 7 April 2023

Backerkit is a crowdfunding and post-crowdfunding logistics website.[1] It is often used by creators and publishers of board games,[2][3] tabletop role-playing games,[4][5][6][7] and gaming accessories.[8][9]

History

Backerkit began in 2012 as a logistics solution for Kickstarter creators to manage shipping, add-on products, payment processing, and customer support after the completion of campaigns.[10] Its largest clients included Kingdom Death: Monster,[11] Fidget Cube,[12] and Bears vs. Babies.[13] In 2018, Backerkit established The Creative Fund, with the goal of donating one dollar to a wide range of projects on Kickstarter.[14]

Backerkit announced its own independent crowdfunding platform in June 2022, with the launch of campaigns by Cephalofair Games, creators of Gloomhaven,[15] Monte Cook Games, and Greater Than Games, creators of Spirit Island. The Backerkit crowdfunding service's beta launch came fully integrated with its existing post-campaign services.[16] The company's expansion to full crowdfunding service began six months after Kickstarter's announcement that they would invest in Blockchain technology.[17]

References

  1. ^ Carter, Chase (2022-06-14). "Backerkit launches its own crowdfunding platform with nearly 40 planned projects". Dicebreaker. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  2. ^ Hall, Charlie (2022-09-23). "There are two clear contenders for the best board game of 2022". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  3. ^ Theel, Charles (2022-06-23). "Return to Dark Tower is a fascinating and expensive sequel to the cult classic board game". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  4. ^ Carter, Chase (2023-01-19). "7 most anticipated new tabletop RPGs coming out in 2023". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  5. ^ Hall, Charlie (2023-02-06). "The Fifth Season RPG will expose N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth to a new audience". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  6. ^ Hall, Charlie (2022-09-15). "Indigenous RPG Coyote & Crow is a hit, and a new anthology of adventures is on the way". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  7. ^ Carter, Chase (2022-01-06). "10 most anticipated new tabletop RPGs coming out in 2022". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  8. ^ Hall, Charlie (2023-03-23). "BattleTech: Mercenaries will allow for bigger, faster fights with tanks, flyers, and artillery". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  9. ^ Hall, Charlie (2022-10-18). "Wyrmwood lowers the initial $3,000 buy-in on its new line of standing desks". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  10. ^ Geron, Tomio. "Crowdfunding A Focus At Y Combinator Demo Day". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  11. ^ "Track Kingdom Death: Monster 1.5's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker". BackerKit. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  12. ^ "Track Fidget Cube: A Vinyl Desk Toy's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker". BackerKit. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  13. ^ "Track Bears vs Babies - A Card Game's Kickstarter campaign on BackerTracker". BackerKit. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  14. ^ "BackerKit's The Creative Fund will give $1 to every Kickstarter campaign". VentureBeat. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  15. ^ Hall, Charlie (2022-06-15). "Gloomhaven leaves Kickstarter over blockchain push". Polygon. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  16. ^ "BackerKit Announces New Crowdfunding Platform". GAMING. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
  17. ^ Carter, Chase (2022-12-12). "BackerKit discusses challenging the 'big green K' as it moves from crowdfunding tool to competitor". Dicebreaker. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
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