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Start a crowdfunding campaign for your business

Raise money for your local business from the people who already shop with you. Free to launch, keep what you raise, and a 5% fee only on what comes in.

What it costs

Free
To build and submit a campaign
5%
Platform fee per pledge
3%
Verified nonprofits

Card processing of 2.9% + 30¢ applies per pledge and goes to the payment provider. There is no listing fee, no monthly fee and no withdrawal fee.

How it works

  1. 1
    Create your account

    Choose the business path at sign-up and tell us about your business or nonprofit. It takes a few minutes.

  2. 2
    Build the campaign

    Five guided steps: your business, the raise, your pitch, photos and reward tiers. Everything saves as a draft as you go.

  3. 3
    Submit for review

    Our team checks the campaign before it goes public, so backers know every live campaign has been looked at.

  4. 4
    Launch and post updates

    Share it with your regulars first, then keep the momentum with a weekly update.

  5. 5
    Close and deliver

    Keep what you raise, pay out after fees, and deliver the rewards you promised.

What you need before you start

  • A specific project and a realistic number.
  • A cover photo and a few pictures of the place, the people and the product.
  • A short story — 150 words is enough to start.
  • Three or four reward tiers you can actually deliver.
  • Business documents for verification: registration, tax ID and a photo ID.
Create your accountRead the guide first

Questions owners ask

What does it cost to start?

Nothing. Building and submitting a campaign is free. Pledzy keeps 5% of each pledge — 3% for verified nonprofits — plus card processing of 2.9% + 30¢, both taken from the payout.

How long until my campaign is live?

Once you submit it, our team reviews it before it appears publicly. Most campaigns clear review quickly, and you can keep editing the draft while you wait.

What if I don't hit my goal?

You keep everything you raised. Pledzy is not all-or-nothing — the goal is a target that creates momentum, not a cliff.

Who can raise money here?

Any local business or organisation in the United States: food and drink, retail, services, trades, health and wellness, tech, creative and media, and registered nonprofits or community groups.