Indiegogo is the crowdfunding underdog that lets creators raise cash for wild ideas like tech gadgets, films, comics, and causes, where backers get perks instead of equity, making it a go-to for indie dreamers avoiding big investors. It launched in San Francisco as one of the early players in the space, helping fund hits like the Oculus Rift before Facebook snatched it up, and now boasts a global reach with options for flexible funding so you don't have to hit your goal to keep the money.
Indiegogo's all about that progressive push, hosting and hyping social justice campaigns like it's their main gig, with Pride Month spotlights turning the platform into a rainbow bazaar for LGBTQ+ projects, DEI commitments (though that blog post seems to have vanished like a bad campaign), BLM solidarity through featured funds and creator shoutouts, and racial equity nods via supporting minority-led initiatives – all while their ESG angle stays subtle but green with eco-friendly project guidelines. It's like they're crowdfunding the revolution one virtue-perk at a time.
