Pirate3D

The Titan behind Singapore’s most successful crowdfunding campaigns

The Titan behind Singapore’s most successful crowdfunding campaigns

He ran the campaign for Pirate3D, which still holds the record for Singapore’s most successful crowdfunding campaign with US$1.43 million.
Terence Lee · · 6 min read
Singapore’s 10 biggest tech stories in 2015

Singapore’s 10 biggest tech stories in 2015

Failed crowdfunding campaigns, big investors, and battles between tech giants and incumbents – there’s been plenty of action in Singapore.
Terence Lee · · 5 min read
10 great crowdfunded gadgets you bought in 2015

10 great crowdfunded gadgets you bought in 2015

Backing a crowdfunding campaign comes with risks, but that hasn’t stopped people from leaping at some fascinating gadgets this year.
Steven Millward · · 9 min read
Straits Times’ unnecessary, baffling article about Pirate3D, Singaporean startups

Straits Times’ unnecessary, baffling article about Pirate3D, Singaporean startups

I could not believe what I was reading.
Terence Lee · · 3 min read
Pirate3D hits major cashflow issue, delivered just 40% of orders

Pirate3D hits major cashflow issue, delivered just 40% of orders

Pirate3D has suspended operations, and is now raising money to claw its way back.
Terence Lee · · 3 min read

Pirate3D raises $2M, plans pro printer targeted at architects and designers

Despite the setbacks, Pirate3D has raised more money from investors, and it won’t stop with the current round.
Terence Lee · · 3 min read

Closed doors and open secrets: how Asian startups balance transparency with cultural norms

Several founders of Asian startups that Tech in Asia reached out to revealed that they practice transparency to a large extent with their employees.
Daniel Tay · · 6 min read

Pirate3D: our ship isn’t sinking

Yes, Singapore’s most prominent 3D printing company made some mistakes with its refunding scheme. But it’s far from done for.
Tech in Asia · · 3 min read

Refunds for Pirate3D backers mistakenly ‘delayed’ by two years, sparking complaints

Some of them were told that they would be getting their money as late as 2017 instead.
Daniel Tay · · 3 min read

In the startup world, personality types can become a prison

Introvert or extrovert – does it really matter to your chances of success as an entrepreneur?
Daniel Tay · · 8 min read