Mesenaatti.me
Finnish artists, associations, nonprofits, and startups running reward-based or donation crowdfunding in euro who want a domestic platform that handles Finnish fundraising-permit requirements.
A Finnish crowdfunding platform founded in 2012 supporting both reward-based and donation campaigns on an all-or-nothing model, with a 12-18% commission plus a EUR1 per-transaction fee (VAT included).
- Headquartered in
- FI
- Funding model
- Fixed platform fee
- Platform fee
- 15%
- Payment processing fee
- 0% + €1.00
- Recipient gets
- €84.00 / €100
- Data residency
- —
- Countries
- 1
- Languages
- 1
- Last updated
- 2026-06-10
Our overall editorial assessment. Full weights are published in the methodology.
The review
Mesenaatti.me is a Finnish crowdfunding platform founded in 2012 by Pauliina Seppala, Tanja Janicke, and Marko Tanninen. It describes itself as Finland's first and largest crowdfunding service, supporting creators of all sizes, from artists, musicians, and writers to associations, nonprofits, startups, and charitable initiatives, and has helped fund over a thousand Finnish projects spanning culture to technology.
The platform offers both reward-based crowdfunding, where backers receive something tangible in return, and donation-based crowdfunding, which requires the appropriate Finnish fundraising permit. Campaigns run on an all-or-nothing basis: if a campaign does not reach its minimum target, backers are refunded in full. Mesenaatti's commission ranges from 12% to 18% plus a EUR1 per-transaction fee, with these figures stated inclusive of Finnish VAT (25.5%).
Its main strength is local depth: it is the dominant home-grown crowdfunding platform in Finland and handles the regulatory requirements specific to Finnish donation fundraising. The trade-off is reach, as the service is Finnish-language and euro-denominated and oriented toward the domestic market, so it is less suited to international or English-first campaigns.
A separate Mesenaatti.Pro tier serves larger or repeat campaign-runners under negotiated annual and per-campaign terms. For failed campaigns, Mesenaatti absorbs transaction costs up to a stated threshold, reducing the downside risk for smaller projects that do not reach their goal.
What’s good, what’s not.
- ✓Finland's largest home-grown crowdfunding platform, established since 2012.
- ✓Supports both reward-based and donation-based crowdfunding.
- ✓Handles the Finnish fundraising-permit requirements for donation campaigns.
- ✓All-or-nothing model refunds backers in full if a campaign misses its target.
- ✓Transparent commission (12-18% + EUR1/transaction, VAT included) and a Pro tier for larger campaigners.
- −Finnish-language, euro-only platform with limited international reach.
- −All-or-nothing funding means nothing is collected if the target is missed.
- −Commission of 12-18% is higher than tip-based or low-fee donation platforms.
- −Donation campaigns require a Finnish fundraising permit, adding administrative overhead.
Where each €100 actually goes.
Fees vary by payment method. We default to Credit card because that’s the dominant method in Australia.
Mesenaatti.me doesn’t process payments in AUD. Pricing is shown in EUR, its native currency.
1 countries · 1 languages · 1 payment methods.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Mesenaatti.me charge?
Mesenaatti.me charges a 15% platform fee and 0% + €1.00 in payment processing per donation.
Where is Mesenaatti.me based?
Mesenaatti.me was founded in — and is headquartered in FI. Data residency is unspecified.
Which countries does Mesenaatti.me operate in?
Mesenaatti.me operates in 1 countries including major European markets and English-speaking markets.
Is Mesenaatti.me suitable for nonprofits?
Mesenaatti.me’s primary audience is individual fundraisers and groups; nonprofits can use the platform but may find specialized alternatives better suited.
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