Recently released figures from the Financial Services Authority (FSA) revealed significant growth in crowdfunding platforms in the Sultanate of Oman during 2025, driven by the increasing reliance on alternative financing tools and their role in supporting projects and boosting economic activity.

The amount of projects funded through these platforms rose sharply to 243 in 2025, compared to 114 in 2024, reflecting growing confidence among entrepreneurs and investors in this financing model and its ability to provide flexible and rapid funding solutions.

At the same time, total funding increased to approximately RO 19 million in 2025, compared to RO 5.9 million in the previous year, marking notable growth that highlights the accelerating use of these platforms as a key financing option in the market.

At the overall market level, the cumulative financing volume since the launch of operations in 2022 reached approximately RO 29.4 million, through which 357 projects were financed across various sectors, reflecting the expanding utilisation of these platforms and their growing role within the economic ecosystem.

The amount of licensed crowdfunding platforms in 2025 stood at 7 active platforms in the market, compared to 9 platforms in previous years, indicating a market trend towards enhancing efficiency and focusing on the most active and sustainable platforms.

The data shows a gradual development in the sector’s performance since its inception, with the number of financed projects increasing from 21 projects in 2022 to 49 projects in 2023, then to 114 projects in 2024, and reaching 243 projects in 2025. Likewise, financing value rose from RO 1.7 million in 2022 to RO 2.8 million in 2023, then RO 5.9 million in 2024, and reached RO 19 million in 2025, reflecting the accelerating maturity of the sector.

The projects benefiting from crowdfunding over the past years have diversified to include a wide range of economic and service activities, reflecting the flexibility of this financing model and its ability to meet the needs of various sectors. Funded projects covered food products, media and marketing, vehicle services, interior design, commercial activities, shipping and logistics services, technology, manufacturing of chemical and cleaning products, as well as shopping centers and beauty centers. This diversity highlights the expanding scope of crowdfunding platforms and their role in supporting projects of different sizes and activities, thereby contributing to entrepreneurship and economic diversification in the Sultanate of Oman.

Crowdfunding platforms are emerging as one of the modern financing solutions that help bridge the funding gap, particularly for small and medium enterprises and start-ups, by enabling a wide range of investors to participate in financing projects with varying amounts, thereby enhancing access to funding opportunities.

These platforms also contribute to diversifying financing sources, enhancing financial inclusion, and supporting innovation, in addition to stimulating the economy by enabling productive projects to grow and expand, making them one of the key pillars supporting economic development.

This rapid growth reflects increased investment awareness, along with the development of the regulatory environment in the Sultanate of Oman, which enhances the attractiveness of this sector and positions it for further expansion in the coming years.

It is worth noting that the Financial Services Authority began regulating crowdfunding platforms in early 2021 through the issuance of the regulatory and supervisory framework under Decision No. (E/153/2021) governing this activity, ensuring investor protection and enhancing market transparency. The year 2022 witnessed the launch of the first licensed platform in the Sultanate of Oman, followed by the introduction of additional platforms, contributing to the establishment of a safe and reliable digital environment to support entrepreneurs and SMEs.