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Which countries are leading in crowdfunding for entrepreneurship and start-ups?

Denis Pizzie

When it comes to crowdfunding for entrepreneurship and start-ups, some countries are leading the way, while others are catching up. Here are some of the top crowdfunding countries for start-ups and entrepreneurs:

1. United States

The United States is without a doubt the biggest crowdfunding market in the world. In 2018, the US raised $6.46 billion, accounting for 47% of all crowdfunding investments globally. A significant portion of this amount was invested in start-ups and entrepreneurship. What sets the US apart is the diversity of crowdfunding platforms available, with over 375 platforms in the country.

2. United Kingdom

Since the launch of Seedrs in 2012, the UK's crowdfunding market has rapidly expanded. In 2018, the UK generated $4.4 billion in crowdfunding investments, accounting for 31% of the global crowdfunding market share. The UK's crowdfunding regulations are also considered some of the most favourable in the world, allowing for larger investment limits and fewer restrictions on the types of businesses that can crowdfund.

3. China

China is the world's second-largest crowdfunding market, with $1.3 billion raised in 2018. The country's government has also launched initiatives to encourage crowdfunding as a means of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

4. France

France has been steadily increasing in the crowdfunding space, with over $1.2 billion raised in 2018. The country has seen the launch of several successful platforms, including KissKissBankBank, a platform that has helped over 30,000 projects come to life.

5. Israel

Israel's crowdfunding market has been growing dramatically since 2014, with over $500 million invested in crowdfunding initiatives. Recently, the Israeli government announced a partnership with Kickstarter to support crowdfunding projects and start-ups in the country.

6. Germany

Germany's crowdfunding market has been showing steady growth, with over $380 million raised in 2018. The country has seen the launch of several successful platforms, including Companisto and SeedMatch.

7. Netherlands

The Netherlands' crowdfunding market has been successful due to its supportive regulatory environment. In 2018, the country raised over $249 million in crowdfunding investments.

These are just some of the countries leading in crowdfunding for entrepreneurship and start-ups. Crowdfunding is becoming a global phenomenon, with more and more countries and investors seeing the value in supporting innovative and game-changing start-ups. The future of crowdfunding for start-ups is bright, and we can expect to see even more growth and support in the coming years.