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.
クラウドファンディングで資金(しきん)を集(あつ)めた。
They raised funds through crowdfunding.
We reached our funding goal through crowdfunding.
They launched a crowdfunding campaign for movie production.
They're developing a new product using crowdfunding.

Etymology: From English "crowdfunding." Often abbreviated as クラファン in casual speech.

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CULTURAL NOTE (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.