Kickstarter

Kickstarter is a reward-based crowdfunding platform that allows creators, entrepreneurs, and artists to raise money for projects by offering backers rewards in exchange for their pledges. Kickstarter operates on an all-or-nothing funding model — if a campaign does not reach its funding goal by the deadline, no money is collected and backers are not charged. The platform has funded over 250,000 projects across categories including film, music, games, technology, and publishing. For creators, Kickstarter is particularly useful for funding physical products, creative projects with defined deliverables, and building community around a new venture. A successful Kickstarter campaign also serves as market validation and generates significant press coverage.