Crowdfunding for creators
Artist, musician, content creator, podcaster, filmmaker... Whatever you're making, if it needs funding, Happy Pot can help. Set up a fundraiser in a couple of clicks and let your community back the project or your channel directly. Based in Switzerland, nothing to pay upfront.
Why use Happy Pot instead of a subscription platform?
Unlike subscription-based platforms, Happy Pot works as a one-off fundraiser: you put up a specific project, set a goal if you want one, and your community contributes freely. No recurring commitment for them, no subscriber management for you.
Whether it's an EP, a short film, a podcast, an exhibition or your YouTube channel, you stay fully in control of the campaign and how the money gets used.
With Happy Pot you can:
- Set up your fundraiser in minutes: title, a proper description of the project, visuals
- Explain the project in detail, giving your community everything they need to back you
- Share the link on social media, your YouTube channel, or with your existing audience
- Take contributions by card or TWINT
- Keep more of what's raised: our fees are some of the lowest around
- Withdraw whenever you like, with no closing date and no minimum threshold to hit first
How to launch a crowdfunding campaign on Happy Pot
Set up your fundraiser
Give it a title ("Funding my first EP", "Pot for my short film"...), add visuals and a proper description of the project, the context, and how the money will be spent.
Bring in your community
Share the link on social media, your YouTube channel, your newsletter or your website. People contribute what they want, no subscription required.
Collect and get making
Once the funds are in, transfer them to your account. Withdraw more than once if you need to: handy for funding production in stages.
Everything you need to know
How do withdrawals work?
You can request a transfer at any point. The money goes straight into your account. It takes 1 to 5 business days. No hidden costs: see our pricing page for the full breakdown.
Tips for a campaign that actually lands
- Show your world: photos, clips, sketches, a teaser, anything that gives people a real feel for what they're backing
- Be specific about where the money's going: equipment, studio time, printing, distribution. The more concrete, the more trust it builds
- Start with your own community: your existing followers are your best first backers, and they'll help spread the word
- Keep posting while the campaign's live: regular updates keep people engaged from start to finish
What can crowdfunding for creators cover?
Pretty much any creative project, including:
- An album, EP or music project
- A short film, feature, or series
- A podcast or show
- An exhibition, a book, an art project
- Equipment: a camera, an instrument, software, studio time
Real fundraisers from artists on Happy Pot
Charlotte Ensaigne
Documentaire : Immersion chez les tout-petits
Swiss Vajrayana Retreat
Ian Bonzon | Livre : Derrière Nos Arts
We'd like to thank you for the ease of use and reliability of your online Pot system. We've received your transfer! A first experience that convinced us!
Anouk T.
I confirm receipt of the bank transfer. I would also like to thank you for your responsiveness and the smooth running of the Pot platform.
Anne-Catherine C.
Human and very reliable website, not like those Leetchi crooks. Thanks again for everything.
Fabrice M.
Crowdfunding for creators FAQs
How is Happy Pot different from Patreon or Tipeee?
Those are subscription platforms, Happy Pot is a one-off fundraiser for a specific project. No monthly commitment on either side, and once the project's funded, that's it.
Do I need to hit my target to get the money?
No, withdraw whenever you like, whether you've hit your goal or not. Some crowdfunding platforms only release funds past a certain threshold; Happy Pot doesn't work that way.
How do I get my community to actually back this?
Show them what you're making (clips, sketches, a teaser...) and be clear about where the money's going. People back projects they can picture.
Can I post updates while the campaign's live?
Yes! Regular updates keep your community in the loop and build trust as the project moves forward.
Are there fees?
Happy Pot's fees are transparent. See our pricing page for the full breakdown.
Ready to launch your fundraising campaign?
Swiss creators and artists already use Happy Pot to fund their projects. Join them and give your work the backing it needs.
