Recently, there is a word that I have been hearing and seeing more often
in my daily life.
That word is crowdfunding.
A fashion designer I like
also participated in a crowdfunding project
at one point.
So, I had a vague idea of what it was, but
when I looked into crowdfunding again,
I realized that there are
various sites and types of crowdfunding.
So this time,
I would like to introduce the features of the crowdfunding sites I will present,
and
the products on those sites that particularly caught my eye!
First of all,
what is crowdfunding?
It is a coined term that combines “crowd” and “funding.”
Mainly through the internet,
it targets a wide range of people,
including individuals, corporations, and even organizations.
By sharing things or ideas they want to realize,
there are various ways to support them,
including donations, investments, loans, and purchases from people who sympathize with them.
The benefits of crowdfunding are not only its “ease of use,”
but also its “high potential for diffusion” is a key point.
There are various methods of crowdfunding, such as
“purchase-based,” “donation-based,” “loan-based (social lending),”
and “investment-based (stock investment-based/fund-based).”
Also, there are mainly two types of fundraising methods.
The first is the “All or Nothing” method.
This is a method where the project is only established and funds are received
if the target amount is reached, even by just one yen.
And the other is the “All in” method.
This is a method where you receive the funds collected regardless of whether the target amount is reached or not.
(It is a method that is established the moment support is received.)
That is all for the explanation of “crowdfunding.”
Have you been able to understand how crowdfunding works?
Now, next,
I would like to briefly explain the
features of the crowdfunding sites I will introduce from here on.
First, from 【CAMPFIRE】.
【CAMPFIRE】‘s features are,
that it is used for a wide range of projects,
such as new product development, opening shops, regional activities, and welfare activities.
And, 【READYFOR】.
This site is characterized by having many projects aimed at making society better,
such as medical care, welfare, disaster support, and regional activities.
And finally, 【Makuake】.
This site is a little different from the sites introduced so far,
and it is a site that focuses on “support purchases”
to bring new products and services into the world.
Before launching a product in earnest,
it gives the impression of being used as a market test,
such as asking if there are people who really need it.
Up to this point,
I have introduced what crowdfunding is,
and the features of each site.
From here on, among the sites I have introduced,
I would like to introduce the projects that I was particularly interested in.
So, first of all,
【CAMPFIRE】 site.
・Just hang it up ◎ Drying, sterilization, and ironing complete. Launbot, an AI clothing care device that raised over 100 million yen overseas
I often wear shirts,
and ironing them is just such a hassle,
so I always do it with a sigh…
However, with this machine,
it can handle everything from ironing to drying and sanitizing just by hanging it up,
which is a product that would be very helpful to me.
Living alone, it takes quite a lot of time just to do the housework.
However, with this machine,
I think it would save time, so I really hope it gets commercialized.
Next is,
【READYFOR】 from the site.
・Give shape to memories and local “desires to create” with a UV printer!
I also like taking photos.
I like developing those photos to display in my room,
or posting them on social media.
However, I have always wanted to preserve the photos I took in some other form.
But I didn’t know what to do,
and while I was vaguely thinking “what should I do?” for a long time,
I came across this “UV printer.”
I thought, with this,
I can keep the photos I’ve taken in various forms!
I could make them into keychains,
or display them as acrylic plates…
I think the uses are wide-ranging!
I think that if this were also by my side in life,
my life would be richer.
And finally,
【Makuake】 from the site.
・Leather Workshop futuro Card Case
A must-have item for working people: a card case.
Although card cases come in various colors and shapes,
this product’s biggest appeal is, above all,
the large number of pockets!
My impression is that most conventional card cases are single-compartment types,
but this product has, believe it or not, three pockets!
Not only can you separate your own business cards,
but you can also neatly organize the business cards of your clients!
Of course, since it uses genuine leather,
the fact that it also has a sense of luxury is a big plus, isn’t it!
And,
above all, being compact and easy to take out is
a very welcome point.
The fumbling when taking out business cards
seems like it could be reduced with this product, so
this is one of the products I am very interested in!
In this way,
in crowdfunding,
there are products that have not yet been born into this world,
taking the step from 0 to 1, or
there are also crowdfunding projects aimed at the revitalization or maintenance of facilities.
I hope that you, having read this article,
will become even a little interested in crowdfunding,
and that it will be something you can engage with.
Source: bing.com
