In the tech-driven city of Bengaluru, renowned for its technological and entrepreneurial vigor, there is an emerging relevance of crowdfunding platforms. This study utilized computational methodologies to analyze awareness and perceptions of crowdfunding among students in Bengaluru. Data was procured from 105 respondents via a structured questionnaire, revealing a robust familiarity with crowdfunding paradigms. Notably, while students recognized the advantages of crowdfunding and showed platform preferences, they also expressed concerns hinting at the potential risks. These findings underline the need for specialized educational frameworks to ensure informed crowdfunding engagements. The study emphasizes that, in a city at the nexus of technology and innovation like Bengaluru, understanding crowdfunding from a computational intelligence perspective can catalyze its potential among the next-gen entrepreneurs.