As a fundraising platform, crowdfunding is still fairly new. Yet, it's helped launch million-dollar businesses nearly as often as traditional investment channels since it’s inception.
Crowdfunding has also given many side projects a fighting chance, when no one else would. Many startups that originally launched on crowdfunding platforms have gone on to build $100 million businesses from the funds (and pre-orders) they received on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
