Small business startup capital
Equipment, inventory, rent, and operational costs for launching your first business.
Crowdfund your business or startup in Nigeria
Turn your business idea into reality. Start a business fundraiser on Gathr and raise capital from your community today.
Examples
What can you raise money for?
Expansion & scale-up
Open a second location, hire staff, or invest in machinery to grow your existing business.
Artisan & creative businesses
Tailors, bakers, photographers, and artists raise funds for tools, workshops, and materials.
Tech startups & apps
Fund your MVP development, server costs, or product launch before your first round of investment.
Tips for success
How to run a successful business fundraiser
1
Show a business plan
A one-page business summary that includes your product, market, and revenue plan shows donors you've thought it through.
2
Offer social recognition
Thank major donors publicly (with permission). Feature their name on your product or social media to encourage generosity.
3
Show existing traction
Even small evidence (first customers, early sales, or pre-orders) significantly increases donor confidence in business campaigns.
4
Be specific about fund usage
Donors to business campaigns want to know exactly where their money goes. Break it down: ₦200k for machinery, ₦50k for marketing.
How it works
Start your fundraiser in 3 minutes
Create your campaign
Sign up, verify your identity, and publish your story. Our AI writes your first draft.
First stepShare with your community
Share on WhatsApp, X, and Instagram. Gathr generates ready-to-share posts for each platform.
Second stepReceive donations
Donors give securely. Withdraw funds to your Nigerian bank account at any time.
Third stepFrequently asked questions
Is this equity crowdfunding? +
No. Gathr is a donation-based crowdfunding platform. Donors give freely and do not receive equity or financial returns.
Can registered organisations use Gathr? +
Yes. Organisations with a valid CAC registration can verify their organisation on Gathr and launch campaigns.
What if I don't reach my goal? +
You keep all funds raised even if you don't hit your goal. You can withdraw at any time during or after your campaign.
Can I run a business campaign anonymously? +
No. Business campaigns require NIN verification. However, you can choose to show or hide your identity from the public campaign page.
Many contributions. One outcome.
Every campaign on Gathr is built by people showing up for each other. Tell your story and let your community gather behind it.
Start a campaign