LIFULL and CAMPFIRE Partner to Support Municipal Community Development
A special crowdfunding site for regional challenges, organized by municipality, is set to launch around May 2026.
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- 📰 Published: March 31, 2026 at 20:00
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LIFULL Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuji Ito; TSE Prime: 2120; hereinafter 'LIFULL') and CAMPFIRE, Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Makoto Nakajima; hereinafter 'CAMPFIRE') will launch a special website around May 2026, centered on municipal community development.
Background: New Options for Community Development Funding
In rural areas, challenges such as entrepreneurship, utilization of vacant houses, and activities of the Community Revitalization Corps are emerging. Crowdfunding is gaining attention as a means of funding these projects, expected to become a diverse financial source alongside public subsidies. By combining LIFULL's network of over 770 municipalities and CAMPFIRE's crowdfunding expertise, the two companies aim to provide a new option for those who have not previously had access to crowdfunding.
Overview: Crowdfunding Site for Municipal Challenges
The site, scheduled for May 2026, will aggregate projects by municipality, allowing users to see what challenges are being tackled in each area. It will function as a 'city promotion' platform.
Roles:
LIFULL will leverage its relationships with municipalities to discover and create projects.
CAMPFIRE will provide the crowdfunding platform and support for fundraising and fan building, including integration with their 'HIOKOSHI' service for the Community Revitalization Corps.
Municipal Involvement:
The site serves as a place to share 'regional issues and aspirations.' Municipalities do not need to conduct individual project reviews or bear financial burdens; they act as 'cheerleaders' to support the challengers.
Background: New Options for Community Development Funding
In rural areas, challenges such as entrepreneurship, utilization of vacant houses, and activities of the Community Revitalization Corps are emerging. Crowdfunding is gaining attention as a means of funding these projects, expected to become a diverse financial source alongside public subsidies. By combining LIFULL's network of over 770 municipalities and CAMPFIRE's crowdfunding expertise, the two companies aim to provide a new option for those who have not previously had access to crowdfunding.
Overview: Crowdfunding Site for Municipal Challenges
The site, scheduled for May 2026, will aggregate projects by municipality, allowing users to see what challenges are being tackled in each area. It will function as a 'city promotion' platform.
Roles:
LIFULL will leverage its relationships with municipalities to discover and create projects.
CAMPFIRE will provide the crowdfunding platform and support for fundraising and fan building, including integration with their 'HIOKOSHI' service for the Community Revitalization Corps.
Municipal Involvement:
The site serves as a place to share 'regional issues and aspirations.' Municipalities do not need to conduct individual project reviews or bear financial burdens; they act as 'cheerleaders' to support the challengers.
FAQ
What is the purpose of this special site?
To aggregate projects by municipality, simultaneously achieving regional problem-solving and city promotion.
What is the role of the municipalities?
They act as 'cheerleaders' to support challenges without needing to conduct project reviews or provide financial backing.
When will it be available?
It is scheduled to launch around May 2026, with initial guidance starting for pilot municipalities.