Why Community Capital Is Replacing Traditional Funding Models
The realization hit us when we watched the funding gap widen right here in South Africa. Continue reading
Crowdfunding in 2026: Your South African Jumpstarter Guide to Rewards
Welcome to the Jumpstarter Crowdfunding blog! If you’re a South African innovator, entrepreneur, or creative with a bold idea, you’ve likely felt the pressure of securing initial funding. In a landscape where traditional finance can be slow and restrictive, crowdfunding stands out as a dynamic, community-driven solution.
Continue readingCents With Sense | Financial Mistakes Small Businesses Can Make
Starting a business is exciting—but running it well requires more than just passion and hustle.
Cents With Sense | Business Funding – Loans, Grants & Investors
So, you’ve got the vision, the business plan, and the hustle—but where’s the money?
The Money Show interview: Dynamics of Crowdfunding
Multi-platform award-winning financial journalist and The Money Show presenter Bruce Whitfield interviews Derek Whitehead, Operations Director at Jumpstarter Crowdfunding, for an explanation on how crowdfunding works Continue reading
Our Privacy Policy for POPIA
At Jumpstarter Crowdfunding we value and respect your privacy and would like to assure you that we are committed to keeping your personal information, as well as any personal information collected from your customers, secure and confidential. Continue reading
CROWDFUNDING TIPS: QUICK AND EASY WAYS TO RAISE FUNDS
If you’re about to launch a crowdfunding campaign (or you’re in the middle of running one right now), you might be wondering how you can raise more money more quickly. Continue reading
SnapScan Integration with Jumpstarter Crowdfunding
Jumpstarter is excited to announce our integration with SnapScan, to offer Project Backers a fast access option to pure donations for your Project! Continue reading
Useful Crowdfunding Video Tips
Why video?
We could write for hours about why video is the perfect tool for crowdfunding; the fact that it is the richest, most engaging storytelling media type in existence.
So what are the ingredients of a truly successful crowdfunding video? Let’s take a look…
Credit Refund Announcement
Jumpstarter is happy to announce that with immediate effect, project backers with credit balances exceeding R250, may request a payout of their credits.