How RawFunds Crowdfunding Works (Step by Step)

A simple, transparent process for raising capital from your audience

RawFunds is a crowdfunding platform — not a bank, not a loan, not a grant.
It's designed for small businesses and content creators who want to raise capital directly from their fans, subscribers, patrons, and clients.
All campaigns are conducted under SEC-regulated Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) — meaning your supporters can legally invest in your business.
You'll set your funding goal, create your campaign page, and share it with your audience.
RawFunds handles the compliance, payment processing, and investor communications on your behalf.
There is a platform fee that applies only when your campaign successfully reaches its goal.
You maintain full ownership and control of your business throughout the process.

RawFunds is built for two types of fundraisers:

Content Creators — Musicians, podcasters, filmmakers, writers, and digital creators raising funds for their next project.
Small Businesses — Startups, local shops, food brands, tech companies, and service providers looking for community-backed capital to grow.

1) Sign Up and Create Your Campaign Page

Tell your story, set your fundraising goal, and create your campaign page on RawFunds. Add photos, video, and a description of what you're building and why your community should invest.

2) Set Your Terms

Choose how much you want to raise (up to $5M/year under Reg CF), the minimum investment amount, and what investors receive in return — such as equity, revenue share, or other securities.

3) Compliance Review

RawFunds handles the SEC-required compliance process on your behalf. We prepare your Form C filing and ensure your campaign meets all Regulation Crowdfunding requirements before going live.

4) Get Your QR Code and Shareable Link

Every campaign gets a unique QR code and link. Print it on merch, post it on social media, add it to your bio, or hand it out at events — anywhere your audience can find it.

5) Launch and Share With Your Community

Go live and start sharing your campaign with your fans, followers, subscribers, and customers. Your community can invest directly through your campaign page — no bank or middleman required.

6) Track Investments in Real Time

Watch your progress on your campaign dashboard. See who's investing, how much you've raised, and how close you are to your goal. Share milestones with your community to build momentum.

7) Communicate With Your Investors

Keep your investors in the loop with updates on your progress. RawFunds provides tools for investor communications so your community stays engaged and informed throughout the campaign.

8) Reach Your Goal

Once your campaign hits its minimum funding target, the funds are released to you. If the campaign doesn't reach the minimum, all investments are returned to your supporters — no risk to them.

9) Receive Your Funds

Funds are transferred to your business account after a successful campaign close. RawFunds charges a platform fee only on successfully funded campaigns — there are no upfront costs to launch.

10) Grow Your Business With Community Capital

Use the capital to grow your business, launch your project, or scale your content. Your investors are now your biggest advocates — people who are financially invested in your success.

Important things to know

All campaigns are conducted under SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF).
You can raise up to $5 million per year from your community.
RawFunds handles compliance, payment processing, and investor communications.
Platform fee applies only when your campaign successfully reaches its goal.
You maintain full ownership and control of your business throughout the process.
Creating your campaign page is free — no upfront costs.