Crowdfunding Market Size | Share & Future Outlook 2025

Q: What are the most popular types of crowdfunding?

Donation-based, rewards-based, equity-based, and peer-to-peer lending are the four most widely used crowdfunding models globally.

Q: Who typically uses crowdfunding platforms?

Startups, nonprofits, artists, social campaigns, medical emergencies, and niche product developers all use crowdfunding to raise capital.

Q: How big is the crowdfunding market?

The crowdfunding market is estimated at USD 16 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 40 billion by 2031.

Q: What factors determine a successful crowdfunding campaign?

Clear storytelling, compelling visuals, defined goals, audience targeting, and consistent updates are critical for campaign success.

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Code: MTA4217

Publication Date: Jun 2025

What is the size of the Crowdfunding Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global crowdfunding market was expected to be valued at USD 16 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach USD 40 billion by 2031, expanding at a robust CAGR of 14.6% from 2025 to 2031.

The market has been witnessed for the development with the democratization of fundraising, the rise of fintech platforms, and increasing internet penetration. Crowdfunding models are in different forms including donation, rewards, equity, and peer-to-peer lending. These are empowering startups, creatives, and social causes to access capital outside traditional finance.

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Key Growth Factors in Crowdfunding Market

Rise of startup ecosystems and entrepreneurial culture
Development of social media integration in fundraising campaigns
Increasing demand for alternative, low-barrier capital access
Growth of niche crowdfunding for real estate, health, and arts
Rising trust in digital payment and KYC infrastructure
Regulatory support for equity and debt-based crowdfunding

Crowdfunding Market Trends

During the forecast period 2025-2031, crowdfunding market is set to grow with emerging trends including the blockchain-enabled fundraising, AI-driven donor engagement, and the rise of decentralized platforms. Further, the equity-based crowdfunding is gaining traction in fintech and green startups, while creative and social platforms are continued to grow in popularity. Regulatory frameworks are becoming more defined, encouraging broader investor participation. Gamification, influencer-led campaigns, and embedded donation tools in e-commerce and social platforms are driving a new wave of participatory fundraising models.