Crowdfunding on Indiegogo empowers people to unite around the ideas that matter to them, and together make those ideas come to life. Whether you're searching for the latest in tech, supporting your favorite independent filmmaker, or helping an important cause, you can find something that inspires you on Indiegogo. Crowdfunding generates exciting opportunities for backers and entrepreneurs alike, but there are some basic facts that all backers should know.
It is important to understand that backing a campaign and claiming a perk are not the same as buying an item online. Instead, supporting a crowdfunding idea on a platform like Indiegogo means you are helping a work-in-progress project, idea or cause. We want to let our community dream big, so we don't have criteria for what kind of project can become an Indiegogo campaign, other than what's outlined in our Terms of Use. That said, we know that deciding to support a project can seem daunting, so here are a few links to help you get started: