I am sorry to hear that. Kickstarter actually really isn't that great of a place due to the percentage they take from you, and how companies (who as you said HAVE the money to fund their own projects) get far more promoted then self started companies, completely ruining the purpose of the website anyway.

A website I would suggest you try is indiegogo. Far better for true small businesses that need help getting started. They take less from you, and it's easier to connect it to social media. And, if you don't reach your goal, you KEEP your funds from what I remember.