Today, we’re excited to share some big news: Indiegogo has been acquired by Gamefound, the most innovative crowdfunding platform in the world. This marks the beginning of a new era for crowdfunding—one that’s better for backers, better for creators, and full of fresh possibility.

Indiegogo is one of the original pioneers of crowdfunding, with over 17 years in the industry, a community of 38 million members, and nearly $3 billion raised for ideas around the world. Known for launching bold projects in tech, design, film, and the arts, Indiegogo is a natural complement to Gamefound’s strength in tabletop.

Let’s get straight to the highlights:

What You Need to Know

▪Gamefound’s proven technology—built with a laser focus on user experience—to power all Indiegogo categories, bringing powerful tools to creators across all categories. (Read more below.)

▪Gamefound will remain dedicated to tabletop, but Gamefound campaigns will soon also be discoverable on Indiegogo.

▪Backers will be able to log in using either Indiegogo or Gamefound credentials, streamlining the experience.

▪For Indiegogo creators, friendlier business terms and policies to support a stronger platform.

“It’s time for crowdfunding to be a forward-facing industry again,” said Julie dePontbriand, CEO of Indiegogo. “Gamefound’s technology is unrivaled, and we’re thrilled to bring it to Indiegogo’s diverse community. Together, we’re making crowdfunding more innovative, creator-friendly, and exciting than ever before.”

🎯 Planning a Campaign? NOW’s the time to reach out.
Early campaigners who join us during the Indiegogo relaunch will get exclusive offers. Reach out if you see where crowdfunding is going—and want to be first to get there.

▪For tabletop projects: connect@gamefound.com 

▪For all other categories: launch@indiegogo.com

📹 Watch the Video: Marcin Świerkot and Julie dePontbriand on the Future of Crowdfunding

Gamefound: Built by Creators, for Creators

Gamefound began in Poland in 2016, founded by Marcin Świerkot and Szymon Matyjaszek. Originally a pledge manager built for Awaken Realms projects, Gamefound quickly evolved into a full crowdfunding platform. In just a few years, it became the top destination for tabletop campaigns, hosting 8 of the 10 biggest board game campaigns and raising over $165 million in 2024 alone with blockbuster campaigns like Cyberpunk 2077 and Lands of Evershade.

“I strongly believe our success so far is a result of our simple philosophy – we need to have at least a 2x better platform than the next competitor. Friendly and intuitive for backers, professional and reliable for creators. Our tech team is working extremely hard and shipping new features every 2 weeks – I could not be more proud of their focus and discipline!”, said Marcin Świerkot, CEO of Gamefound.

Features That Deliver Results

There’s a reason creators are switching to Gamefound—and staying, their platform is built to perform. Here’s a look at some of the most impactful features now coming to Indiegogo:

▪20+ payment methods, including PayPal and instant payment options, to make supporting projects easier.

▪An end-to-end ecosystem covering pre-launch, live campaigns, pledge management, and late pledges—all in one seamless platform.

▪Battle-tested pledge manager, developed over 9 years and used by over 1,000 creators across 2,500+ projects and 1.5 million backers.

▪Adfound, Gamefound’s built-in marketing engine with an average 6.7x ROAS for just a 5% fee.

▪Follower Gift, a pre-launch feature that increases campaign followers by an average of 20%.

▪Endgame, a campaign finale event designed to boost momentum—bringing in an average of 4% more funding.

▪Late Pledge, a post-campaign extension that adds an average of 65% in additional revenue.

▪Advanced internal analytics, giving creators real-time data without relying on cookies.

▪Stretch Pay, offering flexible installment payments for backers and delivering a 33% average boost in funding.

▪Mobile app and native mobile experience, so backers can manage everything on the go.

▪Integrated tax tools, including VAT remittance support for creators.

▪Multilingual platform and direct currency exchange, helping campaigns resonate across global markets.

▪Community-powered discovery, with daily rankings for most followed and most funded projects.

And that’s just a glimpse. Gamefound’s relentless pace of innovation has helped creators raise more, built lasting loyalty, and fueled 70% year-over-year growth. After a brief transition period, these tools and the results they deliver will be available to Indiegogo creators and backers. Meanwhile, Gamefound creators will gain exposure to more organic traffic through Indiegogo’s expansive ecosystem.


📊 Explore more Gamefound performance stats → Why Gamefound.

Indiegogo x Gamefound

Led by CEO Julie dePontbriand, Indiegogo is once again setting out to redefine what’s possible in crowdfunding. Together, the two platforms will serve creators and backers across every category of innovation, combining scale, reach, and purpose-built tools to help more ideas get the funding they need.

The Future of Crowdfunding Starts Here

At the heart of this partnership is a shared mission: to fuel the future of creativity. Together, Gamefound and Indiegogo are building the most powerful, creator-focused crowdfunding platform in the world—one that connects backers and innovators, supports creators at every stage, and helps bring more bold ideas to life.

Both teams are fully committed to this vision—and we can’t wait to show you what’s next.

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🎯 Planning a Campaign? NOW’s the time to reach out.

Early campaigners who join us during the Indiegogo relaunch will tap into special offers crafted for those who see where crowdfunding is going—and want to be first to get there.

▪For gaming projects: connect@gamefound.com 

▪For all other categories: launch@indiegogo.com

Let’s build the future of creativity—together.

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