# StartSomeGood

> Nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers running social-impact crowdfunding campaigns who want a flexible 'tipping point' funding model rather than strict all-or-nothing.

An Australian crowdfunding platform founded in 2011 for nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers, with a 5% success fee plus about 2.9% payment processing and a flexible 'tipping point' funding model.

## Editorial score: 6.4 / 10

## The review

StartSomeGood is an Australian crowdfunding platform founded in 2011 to help nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers raise money for social-impact projects. It positions itself specifically around doing good rather than general consumer or product crowdfunding, hosting campaigns from community initiatives and social enterprises.

Its fee model is success-based: StartSomeGood charges a 5% platform fee on funds raised only if a campaign reaches its goal, with payment-processing fees of around 2.9% handled by third-party processors such as Stripe and PayPal. Campaign creators can choose to absorb these fees themselves or pass them on to donors at checkout.

A distinctive feature is its flexible funding structure: rather than a strict all-or-nothing threshold, creators set a 'tipping point', a minimum amount that, once reached, releases the funds raised even if the full goal is not met. This lowers the risk for early-stage social projects. The trade-off is that StartSomeGood is a smaller, niche platform focused on social impact, so it carries less mainstream brand reach than general crowdfunding giants.

The platform also runs an academy and supporting resources for changemakers, reflecting a mission-led orientation toward capacity-building rather than purely transactional fundraising. It is best understood as a values-driven crowdfunding home for social entrepreneurs rather than a general personal-fundraising site.

## What’s good

- Mission-focused platform dedicated to nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
- Success-based 5% platform fee charged only if a campaign reaches its goal.
- Flexible 'tipping point' model releases funds once a minimum is reached, not strict all-or-nothing.
- Option to pass platform and processing fees to donors or absorb them.
- Payment processing via established providers (Stripe, PayPal) at around 2.9%.
- Academy and resources support campaigners beyond fundraising mechanics.

## What’s not

- Smaller, niche platform with less mainstream brand reach than major crowdfunding sites.
- 5% platform fee plus around 2.9% processing is higher than tip-based or 0%-platform competitors.
- Funds are only released once the 'tipping point' is reached; falling short can mean no payout.
- The public-facing site is largely JavaScript-rendered, making fee and policy details harder to access directly.

## Fees

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Headquartered in | AU |
| Funding model | Keep What You Raise |
| Platform fee | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + £0.00 |
| Recipient gets | £92.10 / £100 |
| Data residency | — |
| Countries | 23 |
| Languages | 1 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-10 |

## Coverage

**Countries:** AT, AU, BE, CA, DK, FI, FR, DE, HK, IE, IT, JP, LU, NL, NZ, NO, PT, SG, ES, SE, CH, GB, US

**Languages:** EN

**Payment methods supported:** Card

**Website:** https://startsomegood.com


## FAQ

### What does StartSomeGood charge?

StartSomeGood charges a 5% platform fee and 2.9% + £0.00 in payment processing per donation.

### Where is StartSomeGood based?

StartSomeGood was founded in — and is headquartered in AU. Data residency is unspecified.

### Which countries does StartSomeGood operate in?

StartSomeGood operates in 23 countries including major European markets and English-speaking markets.

### Is StartSomeGood suitable for nonprofits?

StartSomeGood’s primary audience is individual fundraisers and groups; nonprofits can use the platform but may find specialized alternatives better suited.