Is Crowdfunding a Good Idea for Small Businesses?
Posted by Floyd Baloyi (Community Manager) on 21 November 2025, 09:20 SAST
Crowdfunding has become one of the most talked-about funding methods for entrepreneurs. Instead of relying on traditional bank loans or wealthy investors, small businesses can raise money directly from ordinary people online. Platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and locally in South Africa, Thundafund or BackaBuddy, have democratised access to capital and made it possible for small ventures to get off the ground.
