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What are you raising money for?

Pick the section that fits. Each one works differently, with its own rules and fees.

Donate

Give to people and causes

Donation-based · Keep what you raise · 0% platform fee

Pick this if you need help with a personal need, an emergency, a memorial or a community cause, and you won’t be sending anything back. There’s no deadline and no required goal, and you keep every donation.

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Rewards

Back creative projects

Rewards-based · All-or-nothing · 5% platform fee

Pick this if you’re making something, like a game, gadget, film, album or book, and want to offer rewards or pre-orders. Set a goal and a deadline: if you reach the goal you collect every pledge, and if you don’t, nobody is charged.

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Invest

Invest in growing businesses

Investment · A stake in the business · 7.5% fee on success

Pick this if you run a US business that has operated for at least a year, has revenue, and wants to raise a funding round by selling a stake or a revenue share to investors.

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Still not sure?

  • DonateWill you send nothing back, and want to keep whatever you raise? Start a fundraiser.
  • RewardsWill supporters get something you’re making, and do you need a minimum amount to make it? Launch a project.
  • InvestWill supporters own part of your company or share in its revenue? Raise capital.

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