Whistl: A Smartphone case that aims to deter sexual assault

A project in Pittsburgh, PA by LifeShel
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Whistl is a smartphone case that aims to prevent sexual assault.
Backers: 270
Average Pledge Per Backer: $170

Funded: $45,889 of $70,000
Dates: Oct 6th -> Nov 3rd (29 days)
Project By: LifeShel
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Latest News

2 Weeks Left: LifeShel at the Forbes Under 30 Summit!

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
2 weeks left in the kickstarter campaign! Thank you all for your support thus far, it's been quite a ride! LifeShel has been selected as one of FIVE companies out of over one hundred teams across the nation to pitch at the first Forbes Under 30... (Read More)

Update #3: Engadget's Insert Coin!

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Our KickStarter is almost at 50% after 1 week and we've been picked up by Engadget to be featured in Engadget's startup vote-off contest, Insert Coin! The vote ends in 2 DAYS! Regardless if you have already backed us on KickStarter or not, please... (Read More)

LifeShel raising $70K to begin production of smartphone case to help prevent assaults

October 10th - via: bizjournals.com
PITTSBURGH, PA - With the Whistl, Pittsburgh-based LifeShel is looking to create a smartphone case that protects far more than a user's phone. (Read More)

Crowdfunding Roundup: A hybrid smartcam, a robot to play with your pets, and more

October 9th - via: tuaw.com
Each week, TUAW provides readers with an update on new or significant crowdfunded Apple-related projects in the news. While our policy is to not go into detail on items that haven't reached at least 80 percent of their funding goal, this update is designed to give readers a heads-up on projects they might find interesting enough to back. (Read More)

Almost at 50%!!!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all for backing our kickstarter so far! After only 1 week we're already almost halfway there! We're in a competition of crowdfunding campaigns. Help us out by voting here! Only takes one click! In response to those requesting international... (Read More)

Day 2: Already 20% Funded!!!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. We're floored! Thank you so much to those who have already backed us and shared our message. As we're writing this we're already trending on 20% funded! Thank you for supporting us so early in our journey. This is just the beginning! -The... (Read More)

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