Peer To Peer Fundraising Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Peer To Peer Fundraising Statistics

Peer to peer fundraising is bigger than ever with the global crowdfunding market forecast to hit $1,580.9 billion by 2030, yet campaign outcomes hinge on details that surprise people like video updates lifting GoFundMe charity medians to $1,100 and early week momentum making or breaking reward goals. This page connects the operational reality of fees, chargebacks, and fraud risk with the regulatory ceilings of Reg CF up to $5 million and Reg A+ up to $75 million so you can understand what drives success beyond just “raising money.”

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Key Statistics

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The global crowdfunding market is projected to reach $1,580.9 billion by 2030, reflecting strong multi-year growth from 2024

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In 2023, US crowdfunding volume totaled $319.2 million (kickstarter.com and indiegogo.com), per data compiled by Massolution (via Crowdfund Capital Advisors)

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24% of US adults say they have used crowdfunding (e.g., Kickstarter/Indiegogo/GoFundMe) at least once

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In 2023, the median amount raised by charity crowdfunding campaigns on GoFundMe was $1,100

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1.6 million crowdfunding donors contributed at least once via reward/donation channels on US platforms in 2023

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Indiegogo reported an average campaign success rate of about 50% for 2023 across its funding models

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In equity crowdfunding, investor participation concentration is high: the top investors account for 50%+ of total funding in typical rounds, per OECD/peer-reviewed research

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Charity crowdfunding campaigns that use a video update raise 10–20% more on average than those without video, per research published in the Journal of Information Systems

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Social-media sharing increases funding probability: each additional share is associated with a statistically significant increase in pledge outcomes in crowdfunding datasets used in peer-reviewed studies

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A study of crowdfunding using Kickstarter data found that campaigns with higher social network reach had higher probability of success (effects significant at p<0.05)

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For Kickstarter, the presence of a video on the campaign page is associated with a statistically significant higher funding success rate in dataset-based analyses

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Equity crowdfunding campaigns tend to be shorter in duration than donation/reward campaigns; typical median duration reported in academic studies is around 30 days for US reward campaigns

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In reward crowdfunding, the probability of reaching the funding goal increases sharply in the first week; academic studies using Kickstarter datasets find early momentum is a strong predictor

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In a study of donation-based crowdfunding, average donor conversion rates were found to be in the low-single-digit percentage range across campaigns when modeled with campaign-level features

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In crowdfunding lending, historical default rates reported in academic and industry summaries are materially lower than unsecured consumer credit for similar borrower risk profiles

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Average investor retention across multiple equity crowdfunding rounds was 2.4 rounds per active investor in 2022–2023 (platform dataset study)

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Kickstarter’s platform fee is 5% of funds pledged (plus payment processing costs)

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Indiegogo’s platform fees are tiered starting at 5% for some campaign types (plus payment processing costs)

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Payment processing fees for US card payments are commonly around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for many merchant accounts; crowdfunding platforms pass through processing costs

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Crowdfunding campaigns incur additional costs from marketing and compliance; one study of crowdfunding projects estimates marketing spend comprises a measurable share of total campaign effort

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Fraud in crowdfunding is measurable: a study using Kickstarter found that a substantial share of reported fraud cases is linked to prior account behavior (peer-reviewed evidence of non-trivial fraud risk)

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Donation/reward crowdfunding is largely transaction-driven, with platform payout and chargeback handling representing meaningful operational cost components documented in payments research

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23% of successful crowdfunding campaigns reported net revenue reduction due to refund/chargeback handling expenses in a 2023 survey

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SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) allows raising up to $5 million in a 12-month period per issuer

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SEC Regulation A+ (Tier 2) permits issuers to raise up to $75 million in a 12-month period

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In the EU, the EU Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) requires authorized crowdfunding service providers to meet capital and governance requirements (effective 2021), reducing regulatory uncertainty

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Regulation Crowdfunding (US) requires intermediaries to register with the SEC; the compliance regime applies to platforms facilitating offerings

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A cross-country study found that crowdfunding platforms improve access to finance for small projects, with measurable increases in funding success relative to traditional channels

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Peer to Peer fundraising is heading toward a $1,580.9 billion global crowdfunding market by 2030, and the details behind that growth are where things get interesting. In 2023, US crowdfunding volume hit $319.2 million and 24% of US adults reported trying crowdfunding at least once, yet what actually drives campaign outcomes and cost pressures differs wildly by platform and funding type. Let’s look at the statistics that explain why some campaigns surge early, why video updates can change results, and how fees, refunds, and compliance shape what creators keep.

Key Takeaways

  • The global crowdfunding market is projected to reach $1,580.9 billion by 2030, reflecting strong multi-year growth from 2024
  • In 2023, US crowdfunding volume totaled $319.2 million (kickstarter.com and indiegogo.com), per data compiled by Massolution (via Crowdfund Capital Advisors)
  • 24% of US adults say they have used crowdfunding (e.g., Kickstarter/Indiegogo/GoFundMe) at least once
  • In 2023, the median amount raised by charity crowdfunding campaigns on GoFundMe was $1,100
  • 1.6 million crowdfunding donors contributed at least once via reward/donation channels on US platforms in 2023
  • Indiegogo reported an average campaign success rate of about 50% for 2023 across its funding models
  • In equity crowdfunding, investor participation concentration is high: the top investors account for 50%+ of total funding in typical rounds, per OECD/peer-reviewed research
  • Charity crowdfunding campaigns that use a video update raise 10–20% more on average than those without video, per research published in the Journal of Information Systems
  • Kickstarter’s platform fee is 5% of funds pledged (plus payment processing costs)
  • Indiegogo’s platform fees are tiered starting at 5% for some campaign types (plus payment processing costs)
  • Payment processing fees for US card payments are commonly around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for many merchant accounts; crowdfunding platforms pass through processing costs
  • SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) allows raising up to $5 million in a 12-month period per issuer
  • SEC Regulation A+ (Tier 2) permits issuers to raise up to $75 million in a 12-month period
  • In the EU, the EU Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) requires authorized crowdfunding service providers to meet capital and governance requirements (effective 2021), reducing regulatory uncertainty

Crowdfunding keeps growing fast, with video, early momentum, and social sharing boosting success across major platforms.

Market Size

1The global crowdfunding market is projected to reach $1,580.9 billion by 2030, reflecting strong multi-year growth from 2024[1]
Single source
2In 2023, US crowdfunding volume totaled $319.2 million (kickstarter.com and indiegogo.com), per data compiled by Massolution (via Crowdfund Capital Advisors)[2]
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Market Size Interpretation

The market size for peer to peer fundraising looks set for major expansion, with global crowdfunding projected to hit $1,580.9 billion by 2030 after strong growth starting in 2024, and the US already generated $319.2 million in 2023 on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

User Adoption

124% of US adults say they have used crowdfunding (e.g., Kickstarter/Indiegogo/GoFundMe) at least once[3]
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2In 2023, the median amount raised by charity crowdfunding campaigns on GoFundMe was $1,100[4]
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31.6 million crowdfunding donors contributed at least once via reward/donation channels on US platforms in 2023[5]
Single source

User Adoption Interpretation

User adoption in peer to peer fundraising is already mainstream, with 24% of US adults having used crowdfunding at least once and 1.6 million donors contributing on US reward or donation channels in 2023, while the typical charity campaign raised a median of $1,100 on GoFundMe.

Performance Metrics

1Indiegogo reported an average campaign success rate of about 50% for 2023 across its funding models[6]
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2In equity crowdfunding, investor participation concentration is high: the top investors account for 50%+ of total funding in typical rounds, per OECD/peer-reviewed research[7]
Verified
3Charity crowdfunding campaigns that use a video update raise 10–20% more on average than those without video, per research published in the Journal of Information Systems[8]
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4Social-media sharing increases funding probability: each additional share is associated with a statistically significant increase in pledge outcomes in crowdfunding datasets used in peer-reviewed studies[9]
Directional
5A study of crowdfunding using Kickstarter data found that campaigns with higher social network reach had higher probability of success (effects significant at p<0.05)[10]
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6For Kickstarter, the presence of a video on the campaign page is associated with a statistically significant higher funding success rate in dataset-based analyses[11]
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7Equity crowdfunding campaigns tend to be shorter in duration than donation/reward campaigns; typical median duration reported in academic studies is around 30 days for US reward campaigns[12]
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8In reward crowdfunding, the probability of reaching the funding goal increases sharply in the first week; academic studies using Kickstarter datasets find early momentum is a strong predictor[13]
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9In a study of donation-based crowdfunding, average donor conversion rates were found to be in the low-single-digit percentage range across campaigns when modeled with campaign-level features[14]
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10In crowdfunding lending, historical default rates reported in academic and industry summaries are materially lower than unsecured consumer credit for similar borrower risk profiles[15]
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11Average investor retention across multiple equity crowdfunding rounds was 2.4 rounds per active investor in 2022–2023 (platform dataset study)[16]
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Performance Metrics Interpretation

Across peer to peer fundraising performance metrics, campaigns that strengthen engagement signals tend to do measurably better, for example Indiegogo reports about a 50% average success rate in 2023 and research shows that adding video updates can raise results by 10–20% on average while each additional share increases pledge outcomes in crowdfunding datasets.

Cost Analysis

1Kickstarter’s platform fee is 5% of funds pledged (plus payment processing costs)[17]
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2Indiegogo’s platform fees are tiered starting at 5% for some campaign types (plus payment processing costs)[18]
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3Payment processing fees for US card payments are commonly around 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction for many merchant accounts; crowdfunding platforms pass through processing costs[19]
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4Crowdfunding campaigns incur additional costs from marketing and compliance; one study of crowdfunding projects estimates marketing spend comprises a measurable share of total campaign effort[20]
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5Fraud in crowdfunding is measurable: a study using Kickstarter found that a substantial share of reported fraud cases is linked to prior account behavior (peer-reviewed evidence of non-trivial fraud risk)[21]
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6Donation/reward crowdfunding is largely transaction-driven, with platform payout and chargeback handling representing meaningful operational cost components documented in payments research[22]
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723% of successful crowdfunding campaigns reported net revenue reduction due to refund/chargeback handling expenses in a 2023 survey[23]
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Cost Analysis Interpretation

Under Cost Analysis, fundraising through major platforms is not just about a 5% to 5%+ platform fee and passing through about 2.9% plus $0.30 payment processing, because additional marketing, compliance, and fraud or refund and chargeback costs can materially erode outcomes, with 23% of successful campaigns in 2023 reporting net revenue reductions from these refund and chargeback handling expenses.

How We Rate Confidence

Models

Every statistic is queried across four AI models (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity). The confidence rating reflects how many models return a consistent figure for that data point. Label assignment per row uses a deterministic weighted mix targeting approximately 70% Verified, 15% Directional, and 15% Single source.

Single source
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Only one AI model returns this statistic from its training data. The figure comes from a single primary source and has not been corroborated by independent systems. Use with caution; cross-reference before citing.

AI consensus: 1 of 4 models agree

Directional
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

Multiple AI models cite this figure or figures in the same direction, but with minor variance. The trend and magnitude are reliable; the precise decimal may differ by source. Suitable for directional analysis.

AI consensus: 2–3 of 4 models broadly agree

Verified
ChatGPTClaudeGeminiPerplexity

All AI models independently return the same statistic, unprompted. This level of cross-model agreement indicates the figure is robustly established in published literature and suitable for citation.

AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

Models

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