Crowdfunding is a process of raising funds from a large number of people who network and pool their money, usually via the Internet, to support efforts initiated by other individuals or organizations. It can be used by artists seeking support from fans, political campaigns, startups, and small businesses to fund projects or ventures. The process involves a project owner posting details of the project or venture needing funds online, and donors searching for and donating money to projects they wish to support. There are different models for how funds are delivered depending on when the full amount is collected.