Top Crowdfunding Companies Empowering Projects in 2025
22 May, 2025

The global crowdfunding market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.80% from 2025 to 2033, from US$ 1.45 billion in 2024 to US$ 5.43 billion by 2033. The introduction of digital payments, rising internet penetration, and growing interest in alternative finance are all driving the crowdfunding market's rapid evolution. Bypassing conventional financial institutions, it allows individuals, startups, and small enterprises to raise money from a wide audience. Different models—such as debt, equity, incentives, and donation-based crowdfunding—serve distinct fundraising purposes. Platforms are using mobile technology, social media, and data analytics to increase donor involvement and campaign awareness. Globally, crowdfunding has empowered innovators and entrepreneurs in a variety of industries, including technology, the creative arts, social causes, and real estate. The market landscape is always changing due to regulatory changes and rising investor interest, making it a flexible and easily accessible funding option. Fintech innovation, consumer trust, and inclusive financial involvement are all critical to the market's future. Similarly, The Asia Pacific Crowdfunding Market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.33% from 2025 to 2033, from US$ 496.77 million in 2024 to US$ 1,938.12 million by 2033.

Businesses in the crowdfunding industry provide online platforms that let people and companies raise money via loans, equity, rewards, or contributions. They emphasize social network integration, safe payment methods, and user-friendly interfaces. Constant innovation and adherence to regulations enable them to draw in a wide range of users and grow internationally in a number of industries.

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Best Crowdfunding Platforms and Global Leaders

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

Establishment: 1999

Headquarters: China

Website: www.alibabagroup.com

Revenue: $133.1B in 2023

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., also known as the Alibaba Group, offers services related to technology infrastructure and e-commerce. In order to help merchants, brands, retailers, and enterprises market, sell, and run their operations online, the company offers basic technical infrastructure services. Its operations include cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, core commerce, and other innovative projects. Taobao and Tmall are two of Alibaba Group's companies that offer services. Additionally, it provides logistical services via the Cainiao and Koubei Networks. Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Italy, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand are among the countries where the corporation operates. The headquarters of Alibaba Group are located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.

Kickstarter, PBC

Establishment: 2009

Headquarters: Brooklyn, New York

Website: www.kickstarter.com/about

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Kickstarter, PBC is a public benefit company in the United States that runs a global crowdfunding platform with an emphasis on creativity. "Help bring creative projects to life" is the company's declared objective. As of April 2025, 24.1 million supporters have pledged US$8.71 billion to 277,302 projects on Kickstarter, including those pertaining to technology, publishing, stage plays, comics, music, movies, video games, board games, journalism, and cuisine.

In return for their donations, supporters of Kickstarter projects are given material goods or experiences.  The subscription form of art patronage, in which artists raised money directly from their audiences, is where this approach got its start.

Indiegogo, Inc.

Establishment: 2008

Headquarters: San Francisco, California, US

Website: www.indiegogo.com/about/our-story

In 2008, Danae Ringelmann, Slava Rubin, and Eric Schell launched the American crowdsourcing website Indiegogo. California's San Francisco is home to its main office. The website was among the first to provide crowd financing. People may use Indiegogo to raise money for a start-up company, charity, or concept. Contributions are subject to a 5% fee on Indiegogo. This fee is on top of the 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction Stripe charges for processing credit cards. Every month, 15 million individuals visit the website.

Donors, investors, or consumers who are prepared to contribute to the funding of a project or product can do so using the site's rewards-based system, which allows them to get a gift instead of an ownership part in the business. [3] Indiegogo and MicroVentures have joined to offer equity-based campaigns starting in November 2016, enabling unaccredited investors to engage with equity shares in response to changes in Security and Exchange Commission regulations earlier in 2016.

GoFundMe

Establishment: 2010

Headquarters: San Francisco, California, US

Website: gofundme.com

People can use the American for-profit crowdfunding website GoFundMe to raise money for a variety of occasions, from difficult situations like accidents and sickness to life events like celebrations and graduations. More than 150 million contributors have contributed more than $30 billion on the platform between 2010 and the start of 2024.

Since its launch in 2010, GoFundMe has raised over $3 billion, making it the largest crowdfunding site as of March 2017. The organization generated $100 million in revenue in 2016 and receives more than $140 million in donations each month. It was revealed in June 2015 that Damphousse and Ballester had reached an agreement to sell Accel Partners and Technology Crossover Ventures the majority of GoFundMe. Ballester and Damphousse left their positions managing the day-to-day operations of the business. GoFundMe was valued at over $600 million in the sale. CrowdRise was purchased by GoFundMe in January 2017. Tim Cadogan is the CEO of GoFundMe. Ballester has an undisclosed ownership in the business and is still a member of the board of directors.

Fundable

Establishment: 2011

Headquarters:  Powell, Ohio, United States

Website: fundable.com

The sole purpose of Fundable, a software-as-a-service crowdfunding platform, is to assist businesses in raising money. The company was founded by startup entrepreneurs who have collected money from hundreds of angel and venture capitalists. They use a hands-on approach to assist businesses launch their financing campaigns and understand the fundraising process. Founded in 2011, Fundable is headquartered in Powell, Ohio.

Crowdcube

Establishment: 2011

Headquarters: Exeter, United Kingdom

Website: crowdcube.com

Operator of a platform for equity crowd-funding designed to assist businesses in raising equity financing and provide consumers the chance to invest alongside venture capital firms and experts. Key metrics and real-time data are available on the company's platform for businesses to monitor their campaigns, and it offers features for individual investors to build and monitor portfolio investments, giving businesses more growth and funding potential and giving people an easy, affordable, and profitable way to invest.

SeedInvest Technology, LLC

Establishment: 2012

Headquarters: New York City, United States

Website: group.hugoboss.com

Revenue: $4.7B in 2023

The New York-based equity crowdfunding platform was called SeedInvest. The company made it possible for angel groups and venture capital organizations to participate in startups alongside individual investors. In 2012, the business was incorporated. In May 2023, the company went out of business.

Fundly

Establishment: 2009

Headquarters: Mumbai, India

Website: fundly.com

creator of finance software aimed at enhancing the lives of specialized players, brands, and the pharmaceutical distribution chain. By offering tech-driven financing and related solutions to manage cash flow, lower operational friction, and significantly boost margins, the company's platform serves as a one-stop shop for financial solutions. Its easily accessible, convenient, and customized services also help users overcome supply chain network inefficiencies and skewed working capital cycles.