Rewards
BackerKit
Creative communities, games and publishing
What you may receive
Rewards or products described by the creator
SOCIAL CROWDFUNDING / EXPLORE
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Compare eight crowdfunding platforms by model, rights and research questions. This is a curated directory, not a ranking or an investment recommendation.
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Donations
GoFundMe
Personal, community and charitable fundraising
What you may receive
No ownership or financial return from a donation
Rewards
Indiegogo
Product and creative campaigns
What you may receive
Campaign-specific rewards or products
Rewards
Kickstarter
Creative projects and new products
What you may receive
A reward described by the project creator
Lending
Kiva
Community-focused lending
What you may receive
Repayment under the loan’s terms; no lender interest
Investment
Republic
Private-market and other investment offerings
What you may receive
Rights defined by the specific security
Investment
StartEngine
Private company fundraising and investment offerings
What you may receive
Rights specified in offering documents
Investment
Wefunder
Community rounds and private company fundraising
What you may receive
Rights specified by the investment instrument
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