The team went into administration last month and had been seeking to raise £2.35m in order to return to action.
"We set ourselves a major challenge, but it's been
worth it. In only a week the fans have made the impossible possible,"
Finbarr O'Connell said.
Caterham sat out the last two grands prix in the UnitedStates and Brazil.
Although the team is currently just under £500,000 short of
its target, sponsors have come on board to make up the shortfall.
The crowd-funding initiative offered rewards to investors
ranging from Caterham-branded earplugs and caps through to used race suits and
carbon engine covers.
O'Connell, representing administrator Smith &
Williamson, added: "We knew that the best way to keep this team alive and
attract possible buyers was to show that it's still a racing team and be in Abu Dhabi for the finale.
"There aren't enough words to say how grateful we are
to all the fans who have made this possible.
"We now head to Abu Dhabi ready to show what a
hard-working and positive group of people this is and to hopefully secure a
future for the team.
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