Crowdfunding
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Looking for a crowdfunding platform to get your campaign off the ground? Naturally, you thought of Kickstarter, one of the leaders in crowdfunding since 2009. But did you know that there are many alternatives to Kickstarter? Let’s discover 7 of them today, available in Canada!
1. Indiegogo: the Kickstarter alternative for first-time entrepreneurs
Indiegogo is a crowdfunding platform designed specifically for entrepreneurs who enter the market with nothing more than an idea and ambition.
It stands out for its all-or-nothing pricing:
- Approx. 8-10% if target achieved,
- Flexible: 8 to 10% even if target not reached.
- Return of 5% if target achieved.
Founded in 2008, Indiegogo is active in 235 countries and receives over 7.5 million visits a month. Unlike Kickstarter, Indiegogo offers a flexible funding option, which allows you to receive the money raised as soon as certain milestones have been reached.
2. Tiing: Canadian alternative to Kickstarter
If you prefer to use a local socio-financing platform, then turn to Tiing! If you would also like to work with a low-cost Canadian company, contact Tiing :
- 1 per entry
- + 4% commission
Over 4 million Canadian dollars have passed through and been raised on Tiing since its inception in 2019. And all of this, for a wide variety of projects, from the most humanly important to everyday events:
- conventional socio-financing
- collecting donations for causes or associations
- wedding money pool
- for birthday
- for birth
- for retirement…
3. GoFundMe: Kickstarter alternative for personal projects
GoFundMe enables anyone, anywhere in the world, to finance their project through crowdfunding.
In return, GoFundMe applies these fees:
- 9.25% for charity projects,
- 6.7% to 7.9% for the rest
Created in 2010, the GoFundMe site receives over 36.9 million visits a month and has raised over $15 billion in donations.
4. Patreon: an alternative to Kickstarter for designers
Patreon is a participatory funding platform that enables creators to generate recurring revenue from their fans.
Operating on a subscription model, Patreon is ideal for artists who want to build financial freedom by sharing their art.
5. FundRazr: Versatile platform, alternative to Kickstarter
FundRazr is a crowdfunding platform that offers eight types of campaigns for designers, including recurring donations.
With 396.6K monthly visits, the platform has raised $230 million for over 203,000 fundraising campaigns.
7. Ulule: Europe’s leader in crowdfunding
Ulule, founded in 2010, is a European crowdfunding platform that has revolutionized the crowdfunding landscape. A pioneer in Europe in its international approach, it is now present in 198 countries, with over 2.8 million active members. Its main focus is on creative, innovative and community-based projects, offering a refreshing alternative to platforms such as Kickstarter, with a particular focus on the European public.
Ulule’s participatory financing model is based on rewards, following in the footsteps of Kickstarter. Contributors receive compensation only if the project’s funding objectives are met. The fees are as follows:
- Between 6.67% and
- and 4.17% if target reached
One of Ulule’s major assets is its customized support for creators. Its team offers expertise and personalized advice, helping project owners optimize their communication, marketing and fundraising strategies.
8. Crowdcube: Kickstarter alternative for equity crowdfunding
Crowdcube is a UK-based equity crowdfunding platform launched in 2011. It enables entrepreneurs to raise funds from individual investors, who in return receive a stake in the company. This formula makes it an interesting alternative to Kickstarter for startups seeking to raise capital for their development.
Crowdcube is the platform of choice for entrepreneurs looking to raise equity capital. It has raised over £1 billion for more than 1,000 companies, with over 1 million registered investors.
On Crowdcube, financing is provided by investors who take a stake in the company. In this way, they become shareholders, which differs from platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo, where funding is based on a reward rather than a stake in the company.
A successful Crowdcube fundraising campaign requires a solid business plan and a convincing growth strategy. The platform also offers support and consulting services to help entrepreneurs with their fund-raising campaigns.