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Re:Pebble has recaptured the top spot for most-funded projec... by Domenic_S on Tuesday March 31, 2015 @01:50PM (#9298432)
1) They easily could have raised all the capital they needed

2) They're already a successful company

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Re:Pebble has recaptured the top spot for most-funded projec... by forrestthewoods on Tuesday March 31, 2015 @01:59PM (#9298509)
1) Crowdfunded dollars are better than VC dollars.

2) Most large crowdfunding campaigns are from already successful companies.

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Re:Pebble has recaptured the top spot for most-funded projec... by sp332 on Tuesday March 31, 2015 @05:08PM (#9299904)
Capital is not the same thing as sales. And with $20m (less fees) in the bank they can get even more VC money if that's what they want to do.
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