Different crowdfunding platforms have payment payback methods, so how you are required to pay back depends entirely on the chosen fundraising platform. Here are some of the best crowdfunding platforms and the payback methods required. For crowdfunding platforms that are donation based, like GoFundMe, no payback is required. Raising money on an exchange or debt crowdfunding requires payback obligations after meeting your target. Equity crowdfunding does not require payback, but you are mandated to share revenue obtained with investors.