Launch Groups (Launch Bands)

In a launch bundle, you no longer launch your crowdfunding campaign alone, but together with other projects. Crowdfunding is community work: Success comes not only from a good project, but also from relationships, engagement, and shared momentum.

The Principle

As soon as you launch your campaign, you’ll automatically become part of a Launch Group—a group consisting of all the projects launching during the same week as yours (always from Thursday to Thursday). You don’t need to apply or sign up for this. Right after your launch, you’ll receive an email with a link to your group.

What to Expect in Your Group

• An overview of all the projects from your “Launchbande” and the people behind them (usually around 30–40 team members).
• Shared metrics that let you track your progress as a group.
• A bulletin board for sharing ideas, giving feedback, asking questions, and motivating one another.
• A 7-week challenge with small weekly tasks—from cross-promotion and shoutouts to a group “last call.”

Everything happens directly on Startnext, without going through WhatsApp or Instagram.

Here's How to Get the Most Out of It

• Get actively involved: Those who regularly read and post on the bulletin board benefit the most from the mutual support.
• Support your group's other projects—share, comment, and contribute yourself. That way, your contacts will become new supporters.
• Use the weekly tasks as a routine to gradually integrate community building into your daily campaign workflow.

Good to Know

• Launch Groups are available in all plans—regardless of which package you start with.
• Participation is automatic but voluntary: If you'd rather compete on your own, you can opt out of the group at any time.
• The Launch Groups will go live by the end of August at the latest. We're actively working on refining the format and will let you know as soon as it's ready to go.