Dream Wallets is an India-based online crowdfunding platform that helps individuals and organizations raise money for creative projects and social causes. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Jaipur, it operates on a reward-based model rather than equity or lending.
Key facts
- Type: Reward-based crowdfunding platform
- Founded: 2015
- Headquarters: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
- Legal entity: SeedLogix India Pvt Ltd
- Founders: Manish Harodia, Nikhil Agrawal, Ravi Mittal
Background and focus
Dream Wallets was set up to “crowdfund dreams” by connecting Indian creators and changemakers with backers across India and abroad. It positions itself as a fintech startup focused on internet-based payments and crowdfunding, with sector tags like fintech, crowdsourcing and online payments.
The platform emphasizes accessibility for Indian users, including support for local payment methods and campaigns tailored to the Indian cultural and social context. It has also attracted seed funding, signaling early investor confidence in Indian crowdfunding as a space.
How the platform works
Dream Wallets operates on a reward-based model: backers contribute money to campaigns and receive non-financial rewards (such as products, experiences, credits, or early access) rather than equity or interest. Campaigns are typically created by individuals, startups, artists, and NGOs.
The platform hosts projects across a wide array of categories including film, music, art and craft, social causes, literature, technology, environment, gaming, food, fashion, photography, travel, events, startups, and sports. It provides campaign pages, progress tracking, and integrated payment processing.
Security and payments
According to its profiles, Dream Wallets highlights multi-layered data encryption and a “strong security system” for handling user information and contributions. Payments are processed via secure gateways and presented with real-time updates to backers and campaign owners to maintain transparency around funds raised.
Position in the ecosystem
Dream Wallets is one of several Indian crowdfunding platforms that emerged in the mid-2010s, alongside other global and local players. Its niche lies in reward-based campaigns with a strong emphasis on creative projects and social impact rooted in the Indian market.