Pirate3D
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.
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.
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.
Straits Times’ unnecessary, baffling article about Pirate3D, Singaporean startups
I could not believe what I was reading.
Pirate3D hits major cashflow issue, delivered just 40% of orders
Pirate3D has suspended operations, and is now raising money to claw its way back.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?



