+Crowdfunding gathers small sums from many individuals to finance a project or venture. It leverages online platforms to connect creators with potential [Backers](/wiki/backer) and allows ideas to bloom through collective support, often an alternative to traditional [Investment](/wiki/investment).
+## See also
+- [Microfinance](/wiki/microfinance)
+- [Fundraising](/wiki/fundraising)
+- [Venture Capital](/wiki/venture_capital)
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