Funding for small and medium-sized businesses Cloud funding support spreads April 4: 4:36

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, sales are decreasing and the number of small and medium-sized businesses etc. is having difficulty raising cash, and movements to support using the `` cloud funding '' mechanism to raise funds on the Internet Is spreading further.

Among them, the company that operates crowdfunding in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, has set up a special corner from the end of February to support the funds of affected small and medium-sized businesses and individual businesses, and 200 It is said that about 320 million yen was collected by businesses that exceeded the number.

The number of businesses claiming the continuation of the business is increasing every day, which means that the deadline for applying for the special corner has been extended by one month until the end of this month.

Yoko Shinohara, the manager of the operating company "CAMPFIRE", said, "Everyone is looking for support while staying at home, and it is a very large sum. The speed of receiving funds quickly and the unique support of the Internet It is characterized by the spread of the ring, and we want you to take advantage of it. "

In addition, crowdfunding is expanding the private sector to help small and medium-sized businesses and others secure their cash flow for the time being.