Desktop crowdfunding platform GameFound acquires Indiegogo, paving the way for more board games

Surprisingly, Indiegogo is one of the largest global crowdfunding platforms, second only to Kickstarter, discovered by board game crowdfunding venue games.

exist Joint announcementGame Found revealed that it will integrate its technology to enhance the Indiegogo platform, providing creators and supporters with more powerful tools than ever before. These include over 20 payment options, full-featured mobile apps, built-in marketing tools, and more powerful commitment management. Indiegogo will also adopt the Game Fund's 5% fee structure, adding more money to the creator's pocket.

“It’s time to make crowdfunding a forward-looking industry,” said Indiegogo CEO Julie DePontbriand during the official launch. “Game Found’s technology is unparalleled and we’re excited to bring it into the diverse community of Indiegogo. Together, making crowdfunding more innovative, creator-friendly and exciting than ever.”

Both sites will temporarily continue to run independently, with the game starting with a focus on tabletop games, while Indiegogo continues to promote technology, movies and other creative projects. In the near future, the game version of the sports will also be discovered through Indiegogo, which opens the door to a wide audience.

Indiegogo is one of the original crowdfunding pioneers launched 17 years ago. At that time, it amassed 38 million members and raised more than $3 billion in funding for global projects. By combining Indiegogo's global reach with Game Found's cutting-edge infrastructure, the partnership could end up making money for Kickstarter.

What does this mean for the board game industry?

Overall, this acquisition is a huge win for the board game industry. Game Found will soon cross-promote its desktop campaigns with Indiegogo, enabling creators to get into the face of millions of new customers.

With less fees and more local tools to help promote projects, creators may eventually start moving from Kickstarter to new campaigns. Since Game Found doesn't have paid promotional features like Kickstarter Boost, it also provides a competitive environment for smaller creators.

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