Starters
Everything you need to launch your crowdfunding project.
83 articles
identification
As the owner of the crowdfunding project, do I have to be the authorized representative?By when do I need to add my tax ID or VAT ID?Can I still change my account information after I've made a donation?Do I need to register a business to launch a crowdfunding campaign?How can I start a project if I'm a minor?I don't have a tax ID number. What should I do now?Stripe is asking for a business registration number. What should I do now?What document can I use to verify my club?What document can I use to verify my GbR?What documents do I need to verify my identity?What legal structure should I choose?Why do I need to include a legal notice?Why do I need to verify my identity before the project starts?
Guidelines
Is it okay to offer alcohol as a thank-you gift?What do I need to keep in mind for my crowdfunding campaign at the turn of the year?What do I need to keep in mind when selling food?What happens if I can't carry out my successful project?When and how do I provide information about the right of withdrawal?
Commissions & Pricing
As a crowdfunding campaign creator, what do I pay taxes on?Can I change my plan later?Can I change the crowdfunding type after creating a project draft?Can I change the product plan for my project?Does my voluntary commission (PWYW) apply despite the new pricing model?Does Startnext offer discounts?How can I negotiate a more favorable commission?How long are the contract terms?I have no money, the commissions and fees are too expensive for me.Is Startnext PCI-compliant or PCI-certified?Is there a set-up fee?What are plans?What cost advantages do I have as a project with a SONAR award?What product plans and upgrade options does Startnext offer?Why does Startnext charge me more for my support?Why does Startnext have such high commissions?
Formats
How many times can I apply and can I try again if I don't win?What are the requirements for my launch day application video?What are the requirements for the pitch video for the Launch Day Show?What content must my launch day pitch video contain?What criteria do you use to select the winning project on Launch Day?What do I commit to if I win the Launch Day?What exactly does the project of the week win on Launch Day?What happens if I don't keep my promises for the launch day production?What happens if my project wins the Launch Day?What is Launch Day '26 and what do I get out of it?What language should my project and pitch video for the launch day be in?When and how can I apply for the Launch Day?Who can take part in the Launch Day?Who decides which project wins the Launch Day?Why does the Launch Day exist at all and what is your aim?Why is there no more cash bonus or cofunding on Launch Day?
Platform
Can I still change the duration of my campaign during the funding phase?Can I use my own domain name with Startnext?Do I get free web hosting when I open a project site?Enable & Manage Multilingual Support (AI Translations)How can I get up to €500 in extra crowdfunding from Startnext?How can I reactivate a project?How can I start a crowdfunding campaign for someone else?How high are the fees for bandwidth/traffic?I received a financing offer for my project. Is this a scam?I would like to switch to Startnext. How can I transfer my data?In which countries can I use Startnext?Stripe is asking for more information – here's what you need to knowThe funding phase is over. How and when will I receive the money?What happens if the financing target is not reached?When should I send the invoices to the supporters?Where and when will I receive the invoice and receipt for the funding amount?
Communication
Can I change the order of the thank-yous on my project page?Can I deactivate the automatic virtual destinations?Can I set several financing targets?Can I use AI-generated content in my project?Can I use my supporters' email addresses for my newsletter?How can I integrate the Meta Pixel into my Startnext project to optimize my ads on Facebook and Instagram and enable targeted retargeting?How can I label AI-generated content?How can I pre-fill a free support amount via link?How do I link my Google Analytics account?How does my project get more visibility on Startnext?Why does my project show up in search engines?