Indiegogo

Indiegogo is a prominent American crowdfunding platform founded in 2008 and based in San Francisco, California. It aims to democratize access to capital, empowering entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators to bring their ideas to life through online community support. Indiegogo has raised over $2 billion for more than 800,000 campaigns globally, attracting millions of visitors each month from 33 countries.

The platform operates primarily on a rewards-based crowdfunding model, allowing backers to receive perks or products in exchange for their support. Indiegogo also offers equity crowdfunding options, enabling unaccredited investors to obtain equity stakes in campaigns. Campaign owners can choose between fixed or flexible funding, providing them with control over their fundraising goals. Indiegogo's open platform model allows anyone to launch a campaign without an application process, making it accessible to a wide range of projects, including technology, creative works, and charitable causes. The company emphasizes customer safety and has policies in place to protect backers' rights.