# Produzioni dal Basso

> Italian associations, cultural and social projects, and start-ups that want a flexible, long-established platform with multiple funding models and optional co-financing, and that do not require international reach.

An Italian generalist crowdfunding platform operating since 2005, supporting donation, reward, and all-or-nothing campaigns with no entry screening, run by the benefit corporation FolkFunding.

## Editorial score: 5.6 / 10

## The review

Produzioni dal Basso is one of Italy's oldest crowdfunding platforms, operating since 2005 and presenting itself as the country's first. It is a generalist, reward- and donation-based platform that applies no entry filters, hosting projects from social and cultural initiatives to start-ups, events, and personal fundraising.

The platform is run by FolkFunding srl Benefit, an Italian benefit corporation, and processes payments through PayPal and Lemonway, for which FolkFunding acts as a regulated payment agent. Campaigners choose among three funding modes — keep-it-all (raccogli tutto), all-or-nothing (tutto o niente), and a simple-donation mode — with a platform commission that varies by mode plus the chosen payment provider's own processing costs; the platform states its commissions are VAT-inclusive.

Its strengths are longevity, breadth, and flexibility: a long track record, an open-door policy on project types, three funding models, and co-financing programs that can unlock additional partner funds once a campaign reaches a threshold. The trade-offs are that the platform is Italy-centric and euro-denominated, and that the open, generalist approach means less curation than niche platforms. For Italian associations, cultural projects, and social entrepreneurs it is a versatile home; for cross-border fundraisers it offers limited international reach.

Supported payment options include PayPal, cards (Visa, Mastercard, PostePay), and bank transfer via Lemonway, all in euros. Beyond core fundraising, the platform runs PDB Studio, an academy offering courses and mentorship on campaign design, and partners with public and private bodies on matching and co-financing initiatives for territorial and social-innovation projects.

## What’s good

- Long-established (since 2005) generalist platform with broad project eligibility.
- Three funding modes: keep-it-all, all-or-nothing, and simple donation.
- Run by a benefit corporation; payments via PayPal and regulated Lemonway.
- Co-financing programs can unlock partner matching past a threshold.
- PDB Studio academy offers campaign-design courses and mentorship.
- Supports PayPal, major cards, PostePay, and bank transfer.

## What’s not

- Italy-centric and euro-only, with limited international reach.
- Open, generalist model means less curation than niche platforms.
- Headquarters address and data residency are not published on the site.
- Commission varies by funding mode and stacks on top of processing costs.

## Fees

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| Headquartered in | IT |
| Funding model | Keep What You Raise |
| Platform fee | 3% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.6% + NZ$0.35 |
| Recipient gets | NZ$95.05 / NZ$100 |
| Data residency | — |
| Countries | 1 |
| Languages | 1 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-08 |

## Coverage

**Countries:** IT

**Languages:** IT

**Payment methods supported:** —

**Website:** https://www.produzionidalbasso.com


## FAQ

### What does Produzioni dal Basso charge?

Produzioni dal Basso charges a 3% platform fee and 1.6% + £0.35 in payment processing per donation.

### Where is Produzioni dal Basso based?

Produzioni dal Basso was founded in — and is headquartered in IT. Data residency is unspecified.

### Which countries does Produzioni dal Basso operate in?

Produzioni dal Basso operates in 1 countries including major European markets and English-speaking markets.

### Is Produzioni dal Basso suitable for nonprofits?

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