クラウドファンディング
くらうどふぁんでぃんぐ
noun
crowdfunding
business
1.
crowdfunding
A method of raising funds by collecting small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the internet.
Etymology: From English "crowdfunding." Often abbreviated as クラファン in casual speech.
Types of crowdfunding
- 購入型 - reward-based (receive products/services)
- 寄付型 - donation-based
- 融資型 - lending-based
- 投資型 - equity-based
Common collocations
- クラウドファンディングを立ち上げる (to launch a crowdfunding campaign)
- クラウドファンディングで支援する (to support via crowdfunding)
- クラウドファンディングの目標金額 (crowdfunding goal amount)
- クラウドファンディングのリターン (crowdfunding rewards)
Popular platforms in japan
- CAMPFIRE
- Makuake
- READYFOR
Cultural note: Crowdfunding has become popular in Japan for creative projects, disaster relief, and small business ventures. The concept of gathering small contributions from many supporters resonates with traditional Japanese group-oriented values.