Pozible has been up and going for over a year now and we would like to share some interesting facts from the platform to give you an insight into crowdfunding in Australia. The results are collected from the Pozible database and please note that this is not an official report, just a data visualisation of some interesting statistics.

Some of the statistics surprised us and we think some of the facts are particularly useful for project creators to understand a little about how people are supporting ... (more)

So you have your wonderful idea bubbling away in the back of your mind, and now you need the funds for it to reach the next stage of its development. You stumble across Pozible and know this is the right place to gain your funding. So, how do you make the most of your time on Pozible? By inspiring contributors! Here are a couple of tips and tricks on how to help make that inspiration flow! FIRST and FOREMOST: Treat your time on Pozible like a project within itself Creating enough verve and excitement so that people wish ... (more)

This is not a usual working day, even for Pozible. I am staring into the abyss of a computer screen, with Skype pouring out the story of Mike and Jason, two Adelaide based film makers, and their latest project, Street Dreams. Mike has been kind enough to offer Pozible an interview before he and Jason leave for Asia, where their journey of truly capturing the stories of young Asian sex workers begins. What can you say to someone who is about to capture the foundations of a truly poignant story for their documentary? Is there a ... (more)

This blog post includes a subset of a recent graduation speech by TED Curator Chris Anderson. I thought i'd share it on the Pozible blog because it answers a question i've been asked numerous times over the past 12 months.


Question: "What will determine which of the dreams here present today see the light of day, and which will languish unfunded, forgotten, ignored?"


"Well, usually a single person can't make a big idea come true (unless they have extremely rich parents). In almost every case an idea need multiple backers. So it must first spread from one brain to many, spreading ... (more)

With help and advise from Creative Commons Australia, the Pozible Platform now provides Project Creators a function to place conditions on their copyrights. Traditionally, copyrights restrict the rights of others from modifying or distributing copywritten works. Creative Commons licenses offer flexibility by allowing the creator (copyright holder) the ability to choose what limitations they want in place with respect to specific copywritten works.


Creative Commons ... (more)

Issuing rewards for support of your project is part and parcel of having a successful project on Pozible. But it can also be one of the hardest things to work out for you and your project group prior to launch. In this “How to...” the Pozible team share a few tips and tricks that will make setting your rewards a hassle free process!


1. Every little bit counts

One of the most common mistakes made on Pozible is setting the rewards limits beyond the reach of people who contribute smallish amounts. Whilst ... (more)

Recently, Pozible co-founder Rick Chen had the privilege to be a part of a panel discussion in Melbourne alongside StartSomeGood and the Awesome Foundation. Here, in front of a full house, Rick not only spoke about Pozible but also gained some valuable ideas and insight for the Pozible team and community at large on how to gain funds we’d like to share. Entitled “Crowd funding for Good”, the discussion was geared towards giving people who are particularly interested in seeing their projects come to life the ... (more)

“Pozible Wall” is our exciting new project feature. Each project will have the option to allow supporters and sponsors to appear on the front page of their project. Project Supporters can choose to pick up a profile box and add a link as a reward for supporting the project and get instant recognition for being part of the project.

We think this is equally great for both the Project Supporters and the Project Creator.

See the thinking behind it below:

Benefits for Micro-sponsors / ... (more)