Funding

Gust is an equity and cap table management platform for startups that lets founders model fundraising rounds, sign SAFEs and convertible notes, and see how different fundraising strategies affect future ownership and control.

A curated marketplace offering discounted software deals and lifetime licenses for entrepreneurs and small businesses across many product categories.

Alternative toSStackSocial|PitchGround|Dealify

Global startup community platform that connects founders, startups, and small businesses to funding, grants, accelerators, jobs, deals, and corporate partnerships. Free to join, with millions of members and hundreds of thousands of program applications each year.

Indiegogo is a crowdfunding platform where creators raise money for projects and products, with fixed and flexible funding options plus post-campaign late pledge and pledge manager tools. It charges a 5% platform fee plus payment processing fees.

Alternative toKickstarter|GGoFundMe|Patreon

InvestorList is a crowdsourced directory that aggregates investor information and contact details for founders raising in Europe and globally. It helps entrepreneurs discover and reach out to investors for fundraising.

Kickstarter is a crowdfunding platform that helps creators raise money to bring creative projects to life across film, music, art, games, design, and more. It uses an all-or-nothing funding model where creators only pay fees if their project meets its goal.

Alternative toIndiegogo|GGoFundMe|Patreon

Open Collective is a fundraising and money management platform that lets communities raise and spend funds transparently without needing their own legal entity or bank account. Collectives can join a fiscal host that handles legal and financial backing.

Alternative toZZeffy|Patreon|GSGitHub Sponsors

Patreon is a membership platform that lets creators collect recurring payments from fans in exchange for exclusive content and perks. Artists, podcasters, YouTubers, and writers use tiered subscriptions, member spaces, video hosting, and newsletters to monetize their audience.

Alternative toKKo-fi|SSubstack|Ghost

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YourFirstInvestor is a curated directory of equity-free funding for startups, including grants, accelerators, fellowships, competitions, and service credits, filterable by country, status, and type. It is aimed at early-stage founders seeking non-dilutive capital.