Crowdfunding Market

Crowdfunding Market Size by Type (Equity Based Crowdfunding, Debt Based Crowdfunding and Others), Applications (Food & Beverage, Technology, Media, Real Estate, Healthcare and Others), Regions, Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2025 to 2034

Base Year: 2024 Historical Data: 2021-23
  • Report ID: TBI-14731
  • Published Date: May, 2025
  • Pages: 237
  • Category: Information Technology & Semiconductors
  • Format: PDF
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Market Introduction

The global Crowdfunding market was valued at USD 1,556.77 Million in 2024 and grew at a CAGR of 10.41% from 2025 to 2034. The market is expected to reach USD 4,190.66 Million by 2034. The market is largely driven by crowdfunding, which is broadly used by startup companies or growing businesses to access alternative funds. It is considered one of the innovative ways of sourcing funding for new businesses, ideas or projects. It can also be considered as a way to create a community around the offering. The utilization of the power of the online community can also help get useful insights and access new customers. These crowdfunding platforms are websites which enable interaction between the crowd and the fundraisers. Financial pledges are collected and made using the crowdfunding platform. The crowdfunding platforms charge fundraisers a fee when the fundraising campaign is successful. Crowdfunding platforms, in return, offer a secure and easy-to-use service.

Crowdfunding is a method of raising capital to finance projects and businesses. It helps the fundraisers collect money from many people using online platforms. Crowdfunding refers to the collection of funds from many investors using web-based platforms or social networking sites for some particular objective. Some of such objectives can be projects like film, music and book publication, among others. It can also be a public interest cause, such as a community-based social or cooperative initiative, or it can be a business venture.  Small monetary contributions from many people can altogether fulfil the fund requirements of the investee who otherwise does not have access to such funding capital.

Crowdfunding offers startups access to capital that they are unable to secure from conventional funding sources like banks or venture capitalists. One has to present the idea to the public, gauge their interest, and ensure all would like the product. A successful crowdfunding campaign demonstrates that there is a need for the product or service, and it becomes a proof of concept for other stakeholders and investors. A crowdfunding campaign helps reach a large number of people, which creates awareness that builds an audience. People who contribute to the campaign are more likely to become more passionate customers and vocal advocates.

Crowdfunding Market Size

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Recent Development

  • In February 2024: Crowdfunding campaigns of GoFundMe have made USD 30 Billion since 2010. This is largely due to younger generations, who are looking beyond institutions to make donations. This is helping the organization expand its presence in the Crowdfunding market.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

Growing startup culture globally– The startup culture is growing rapidly. The US is dominating the startup economy worldwide, and hence, it is the leading startup country in the world. Then there is the UK and Israel, which hold the 2nd and 3rd spots respectively. However, the gap between them is narrowing, and it is broadly due to Israel’s speedy advancement. Canada has held its 4th position since 2020, but its gap is increasing from the top three positions.  The gap has been more than 25% to 30% from Israel. Singapore seems to be very close to overtaking Canada for the 4th position.  Singapore’s elevation in the top five is broadly due to effective government policies and tuning its small population to an advantage. These factors are eventually driving the growth of the Crowdfunding market.

Restraints

Lack of legal framework – There is a lack of legal framework globally for secure transactions on crowdfunding platforms. Also, the securities bought using the equity platform are very volatile. The exit alternatives are very limited, similar to those of conventional venture capital investors. Moreover, there is always a threat of fraudulent projects. All these factors are acting as restraints on the growth of the market.

Opportunities

Growing digital economy– Based on one of the studies,  around 70% of the new value created in the world in the next 10 years will be due to digital business models. It was the first time in 2023 that over half of the GDP is driven by “digitally transformed. Also, there is another estimate that AI alone will contribute around USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Moreover, during the pandemic times, it was observed that tech companies are growing 2.3 times compared to their non-tech counterparts. These factors are anticipated to provide lucrative growth opportunities for the market in the upcoming years.

Segment Analysis

Regional segmentation analysis

The regions analyzed for the market include North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa. North America emerged as the most significant global Crowdfunding market, with a 31.88% market revenue share in 2024. This significant share is due to the presence of key players like Indiegogo, Kickstarter, Patreon and Seed&Spark in the region, which offer good potential for crowdfunding activities. The market seems to be growing significantly in the region due to the good scope for startups. Crowdfunding platforms are also used for humanitarian efforts like helping victims of natural disasters, preserving the environment, and supporting poor causes. There has been a surge in the demand for crowdfunding to collect donations for good causes. These factors are driving the Crowdfunding market in the region.

North America Region Crowdfunding Market Share in 2024 – 31.88%

 

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Type Segment Analysis

The type segment is divided into Equity Based Crowdfunding, Debt Based Crowdfunding and Others. Debt Based Crowdfunding segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 61.13% in 2024. The demand for debt-based crowdfunding is largely due to startup companies raising their funds faster than conventional banks. Debt-based crowdfunding is helping startup companies access funds without going through the difficult procedures of conservative banking. Also, debt-based crowdfunding offers good interest rates for funding projects.

Application Segment Analysis

The application segment is divided into Food & Beverage, Technology, Media, Real Estate, Healthcare and Others. The Food & Beverage segment dominated the market, with a market share of around 25.81% in 2024. This significant share is largely due to a surge in the number of food and beverage-related startups worldwide. All the food startups are focusing on expanding their business, and hence, there is a requirement for funding. These businesses are trying to raise capital for different ideas like the launch of new ventures and expansion of operations, among others. 

Some of the Key Market Players

  • GoFundMe
  • Fundable
  • Kickstarter, PBC
  • RealCrowd
  • Fundly
  • RM Technologies LLC.
  • SeedInvest Technology, LLC
  • Wefunder
  • Crowdcube
  • Indiegogo, Inc.

Report Description

Attribute Description
Market Size Revenue (USD Million)
Market size value in 2024 USD 1,556.77 Million
Market size value in 2034 USD 4,190.66 Million
CAGR (2025 to 2034) 10.41%
Historical data 2021-2023
Base Year 2024
Forecast 2025-2034
Region The regions analyzed for the market are Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, North America, and Middle East and Africa. Furthermore, the regions are further analyzed at the country level.
Segments Type and Application

Frequesntly Asked Questions

As per The Brainy Insights, the size of the global Crowdfunding market was valued at USD 1,556.77 Million in 2024 to USD 4,190.66 Million by 2034.

Global Crowdfunding market is growing at a CAGR of 10.41% during the forecast period 2025-2034.

The market's growth will be influenced by growing startup culture globally.

Lack of legal framework could hamper the market growth.

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This study forecasts revenue at global, regional, and country levels from 2021 to 2034. The Brainy Insights has segmented the global Crowdfunding market based on below mentioned segments:

Global Crowdfunding Market by Type:

  • Equity Based Crowdfunding
  • Debt Based Crowdfunding
  • Others

Global Crowdfunding Market by Application:

  • Food & Beverage
  • Technology
  • Media
  • Real Estate
  • Healthcare
  • Others

Global Crowdfunding Market by Region:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • U.K.
    • Italy
    • Spain
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East and Africa  
    • UAE
    • South Africa

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