Startnext
About Startnext
editStartnext is the leading crowdfunding platform in the German-speaking region, supporting creative projects, social initiatives, and innovative business ideas since 2010. As a certified B Corp company, Startnext places special emphasis on social benefit and community orientation. The platform offers a unique opportunity to finance projects through the support of an engaged community while also building visibility, feedback, and a network.
Key Products and Services
editStartnext enables project initiators to present their ideas in the form of videos, images, and texts to gain supporters. The platform offers flexible funding models, including all-or-nothing campaigns and flexible campaigns, allowing initiators to customize their projects. With the introduction of PayPal as a payment method and the option for installment payments, Startnext provides a user-friendly and secure environment for all participants.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Startnext is to promote an equitable and future-friendly world. The company measures its success not by profit or shareholder value, but by social benefit. The values of Startnext include responsibility, diversity, creativity, transparency, and fun. These values are reflected in the support of projects that stand for an open and diverse society.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editStartnext is actively committed to sustainability and promotes projects that are dedicated to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A portion of the voluntary contributions goes into the SDG funding pool, which supports sustainable projects. Furthermore, Startnext operates with a community-oriented approach and reinvests profits into the community to achieve long-term positive impacts on the common good and the environment.
Community and Support
editThe platform is funded by voluntary contributions from project initiators, supporters, and co-funding partners. Startnext offers comprehensive support through a dedicated team that advises initiators and connects the community. The Startnext Academy and regular live formats such as Launch Day provide additional resources and training opportunities to maximize the success of the projects.
Startnext is more than just a crowdfunding platform; it is a community that promotes courage, creativity, and social change. With over 152 million euros funded by the crowd and more than 16,500 successful projects, Startnext remains an indispensable partner for anyone looking to realize their ideas and make a positive contribution to society.