Crowdfunding: Suggestions For Development in Turkey

Nowadays, Crowdfunding emerges as a common method of funding that entrepreneurs can benefit from. Besides, it is an investment method for potential investors. Crowdfunding has been developed specifically in North America and in Europe. On the other hand, it was legalized in December 2017 Turkey. The crowd funding process starts with applying to crowdfunding websites by entrepreneurs who need funding for startup. Projects are presented on the web site to potential investors through an open call; and finally, the process ends with the funding of the projects that investors would like to finance. Crowdfunding also attracts attention as a financial instrument that all segments of society can easily reach. It is inevitable to make further improvements in order to spread this system, which is expected to develop rapidly in Turkey, to large number of people. In this study, what needs to be done in order to develop Crowdfunding in Turkey will be discussed. We believe that this study will serve as a source in academic studies and for improvements to be made in practice