It's too soon to say how well this team-up will fare, but it could be crucial in the long run. While most crowdfunding efforts succeed, a sizeable number of them don't -- this increases the odds that the money you pledge will lead to a shipping product. In a sense, it's a seal of approval for cautious backers who only want to support campaigns that are likely to deliver. And it's particularly important for Indiegogo, which is still trying to mend its reputation for hosting the occasional less-than-realistic project. Arrow's help might persuade you to fund Indiegogo projects when you'd otherwise see what Kickstarter has to offer.