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Crowdcube vs Kiva
Crowdcube and Kiva are both crowdfunding platforms. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $895–$925 on Crowdcube and $1,000 on Kiva, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
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Key differences
- On a $1,000 payment you keep about $895–$925 on Crowdcube and $1,000 on Kiva, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
- Both pay out via Bank transfer.
- Kiva is the older platform — founded in 2005, 6 years before Crowdcube (2011).
- Crowdcube is based in United Kingdom, Kiva in United States.
- Crowdcube focuses on the United Kingdom, Spain and France, while Kiva operates internationally.
Which should you choose?
Choose Crowdcube if…
- You live in the United Kingdom, Spain or France.
Choose Kiva if…
- Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
- You prefer a long track record (since 2005).
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Crowdcube
A UK-based equity crowdfunding platform built for European businesses, supporting private and follow-on rounds…
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Kiva
A non-profit microlending platform where borrowers crowdfund 0% interest loans, including up to 15,000 dollars…
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| Type | Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter | Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter |
| Category | Crowdfunding | Crowdfunding |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 5-8% success fee + 2.5% platform fee | 0% interest loans, donations optional |
| Withdraw via | Bank transfer | Bank transfer |
| Availability | UK and Europe | 70+ countries |
| Local to | United Kingdom, Spain, France | — |
| Founded | 2011 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Exeter, United Kingdom | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Popularity | 39 views · 0 likes | 39 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Crowdcube or Kiva?
On a $1,000 payment you keep about $895–$925 on Crowdcube and $1,000 on Kiva, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
Where are Crowdcube and Kiva available?
Crowdcube: UK and Europe. Kiva: 70+ countries.