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Pebble’s new Kickstarter raises $1 million in record time
Mashable by Seth Fiegerman | February 24, 2015
Pebble hit its latest Kickstarter goal in no time at all.
The smartwatch maker met its latest Kickstarter funding goal of $500,000 in just 33 minutes on Tuesday and topped the $1 million mark after 49 minutes, setting a new record.
Kickstarter's previous record holder, Reaper Miniature Bones, hit the $1 million mark after 162 minutes, according to a rep for Kickstarter.The influx of activity around the Pebble campaign appeared to actually slow down the entire Kickstarter website.
Related: Pebble and Glyph: How Crowdfunding Is Creating Disruptive New Products
The latest campaign is to launch its first major overhaul to the Pebble smartwatch, including a color e-paper display and better battery life.
Pebble's original smartwatch Kickstarter effort from 2012 brought in more than $10 million in funding, making it the second most successful campaign in Kickstarter history.
See also: Pebble’s Eric Migicovsky Is Uninterested In A Potential Acquisition
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