Creative & Entrepreneur Support

Chuffed is a crowdfunding platform built specifically for social causes, charities, and community projects, with a model designed so that fundraisers can keep as much as possible of what they raise. Nonprofits, activists, and individuals use it to fund everything from grassroots campaigns and disaster relief to creative and social-impact projects. Because supporters are given … Read more

Crowdfunder is a UK platform that helps people, community groups, charities, and small businesses raise money for projects and ideas that make a difference. From reviving a local high street shop to funding a community garden, a creative project, or a social enterprise, it gives grassroots causes the tools to gather support from the people … Read more

Republic is a global investment platform that opens private markets to everyday investors, letting people back startups, small businesses, real estate, and more, often with modest minimums. It vets the companies it lists and makes it possible to invest in ventures that were once reserved for insiders. Founders use Republic to raise capital from a … Read more

Crowdcube is a leading European equity crowdfunding platform that lets individuals invest in startups and growth companies and become shareholders in businesses they believe in. Founders pitch their vision to a large community of investors, raising the capital to scale while building a base of loyal, invested supporters. For investors, it is a way to … Read more

Wefunder lets ordinary people invest small amounts in startups and local businesses they want to see succeed, turning customers and fans into owners. Its mission is to help entrepreneurs who might never get a meeting with a venture capitalist, from neighborhood breweries and restaurants to ambitious tech founders, raise the capital they need from the … Read more

StartEngine is one of the largest equity crowdfunding platforms, letting everyday people invest in early-stage startups and growing companies, not just the wealthy or well-connected. Through regulated online offerings, you can put money into businesses you believe in and become an actual shareholder, often for a modest minimum. For founders, it opens the door to … Read more

Fundable is a crowdfunding platform designed specifically for startups and small businesses raising capital. It supports both rewards-based campaigns, where backers receive products or perks, and equity-style raises that connect founders with potential investors. That focus makes it different from personal fundraising sites: it is built to help entrepreneurs launch products, fund growth, and tell … Read more

Buy Me a Coffee gives creators a simple, warm way to accept support from the people who enjoy their work. Fans can make a one-time gift, framed as buying a coffee, or become recurring members for extra perks, and creators can also sell digital products and offer exclusive content. Its clean design and low friction … Read more

Ko-fi is a friendly platform that lets fans support artists, writers, musicians, and creators of every kind with small tips, memberships, and purchases, all without the creator paying a commission on donations. The idea is charmingly simple: if someone’s work has brightened your day, you can buy them the price of a coffee as a … Read more