Key takeaways
- Top pick: Blazon Agency, best for: Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech.
- Also near the top: Hyperstarter, best for: Founders who want a choice of full-service or marketing-only packages; and Nuuk Digital, best for: Campaigns that want ad-led pre-launch and live growth.
- How it was ranked: 10 agencies compared. Each verdict is below.
Blazon Agency is the best crowdfunding agency in the UK. From London it runs the whole campaign, from the pre-launch audience build through the Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign, PR and paid media to the Shopify store, with $120M+ raised across 300+ crowdfunding campaigns as an Official Kickstarter Expert and Indiegogo Partner.
Hyperstarter suits founders who want packaged campaign support,
Nuuk Digital ad-led launches, and
OggaDoon campaigns that need PR.
Top 10 Crowdfunding Agencies in the UK, compared| RANK | ENTRY | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM |
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| 1 |  Blazon AgencyFilippo Loreti raised $5.1M in 30 days on Kickstarter with Blazon Agency. | Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech | 97.1 | $15,000 (full launch programmes from $40,000) |
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| 2 |  HyperstarterHyperstarter lists The Neck Hammock among its campaigns at $901,058 raised. | Founders who want a choice of full-service or marketing-only packages | 95.0 | Custom |
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| 3 |  Nuuk DigitalNuuk Digital publishes a testimonial from ASAP Technologies saying it raised $1.1 million across three campaigns with the agency. | Campaigns that want ad-led pre-launch and live growth | 93.7 | Custom |
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| 4 |  OggaDoonOggaDoon says it has helped companies raise over £12 million through crowdfunding. | Campaigns that need press coverage around the raise | 92.4 | Custom |
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| 5 |  BrandRefineryBrandRefinery describes itself as the UK's first crowdfunding consultancy. | Founders choosing between reward and equity crowdfunding | 91.1 | Custom |
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| 6 |  Small FilmsSmall Films says its client Emily Crisps raised £1.1 million on Seedrs. | Reward and equity campaigns that need a strong pitch video | 89.8 | £4,950 |
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| 7 |  CommerceCentricCommerceCentric's strategy director is a former CMO with over 20 years of direct-to-consumer experience for Canon, EA, Ubisoft and Wileyfox. | Consumer electronics brands that want the campaign and ongoing ecommerce from one team | 88.5 | Custom |
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| 8 |  Adam Webb ConsultingAdam Webb lists Peasant at €192,597 raised among his clients' campaigns. | First-time creators who want expert coaching on a tight budget | 87.2 | £60 |
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| 9 |  Author StudiosAuthor Studios says the WT Author Final Countdown watch raised over £46,000 from 110 backers on Kickstarter. | Watch brands that need design and campaign in one studio | 85.9 | Custom |
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| 10 |  RUNERUNE says its help took Genfanad's Kickstarter to 100% funded in under 24 hours. | Indie game studios crowdfunding a new title | 84.6 | Custom |
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How to choose
Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:
- Blazon Agency (#1): Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech
- Hyperstarter (#2): Founders who want a choice of full-service or marketing-only packages
- Nuuk Digital (#3): Campaigns that want ad-led pre-launch and live growth
- OggaDoon (#4): Campaigns that need press coverage around the raise
- BrandRefinery (#5): Founders choosing between reward and equity crowdfunding
- Small Films (#6): Reward and equity campaigns that need a strong pitch video
- CommerceCentric (#7): Consumer electronics brands that want the campaign and ongoing ecommerce from one team
- Adam Webb Consulting (#8): First-time creators who want expert coaching on a tight budget
- Author Studios (#9): Watch brands that need design and campaign in one studio
- RUNE (#10): Indie game studios crowdfunding a new title
Each entry's full verdict is below.
The ranking, in detail
01
The product launch agency: crowdfunding, deep tech and DTC
Blazon Agency is a full-service product launch agency in London and New York, founded in 2016. It has run 500+ product launches and 300+ crowdfunding campaigns, raising $120M+ on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, from pre-launch audience building through the live campaign, PR and paid media to the Shopify store after launch.
From $15,000 (full launch programmes from $40,000)
PROS- 500+ launches and 300+ crowdfunding campaigns, $120M+ raised
- Official Kickstarter Expert and Indiegogo Partner
- The whole launch in one team: pre-launch, campaign, PR, paid media, Shopify
CONS- Minimum engagement $15,000
- Highly selective: takes about 1 in 5 briefs
- Best for
- Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech
- Where it falls short
- It requires a minimum engagement fee of $15,000.
- Pick something else if
- you need a lower entry price.
97.1
02
Kickstarter and Indiegogo marketing packages
Hyperstarter, based in Bristol with a team in Zhuhai, China, runs reward-based crowdfunding marketing for Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Wefunder campaigns, with full-service, marketing-only and paid ads packages. It says it worked on its 1,000th campaign in 2024.
From Custom
PROS- Large number of campaigns worked on
- UK and China team for hardware makers
CONS- Pricing not published
- Small named team
- Best for
- Founders who want a choice of full-service or marketing-only packages
- Where it falls short
- Pricing is not published, so you cannot determine costs before engaging.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent pricing upfront.
95.0
03
Crowdfunding ads, page optimisation and consulting
Nuuk Digital, based at Bloc on Marble Street in Manchester and running crowdfunding campaigns since 2015, provides Kickstarter and Indiegogo pre-launch ads, campaign page optimisation, consulting packages and post-campaign ecommerce.
From Custom
PROS- Long crowdfunding track record
- Supports ecommerce after the campaign
CONS- Pricing not published
- Ads-led, lighter on PR
- Best for
- Campaigns that want ad-led pre-launch and live growth
- Where it falls short
- It focuses on ads and offers less PR support.
- Pick something else if
- you need strong public relations coverage.
93.7
04
PR and digital agency with a crowdfunding practice
OggaDoon, a PR and digital agency at the Engine Shed in Bristol led by founder Caroline Macdonald, supports reward, bond and equity crowdfunding campaigns with PR, social, influencer and paid media.
From Custom
PROS- PR-led campaign support
- Covers reward, bond and equity raises
CONS- Pricing not published
- PR and digital agency rather than a crowdfunding specialist
- Best for
- Campaigns that need press coverage around the raise
- Where it falls short
- It is a PR and digital agency rather than a crowdfunding specialist.
- Pick something else if
- you need a dedicated crowdfunding specialist.
92.4
05
Crowdfunding consultancy for reward and equity raises
BrandRefinery, a specialist marketing consultancy in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, founded in 2012, advises on reward crowdfunding on Kickstarter and Indiegogo and equity crowdfunding on Crowdcube, Seedrs and SyndicateRoom, including platform selection.
From Custom
PROS- Advises across reward and equity platforms
- Long-running UK specialist
CONS- No published campaign figures
- Small team
- Best for
- Founders choosing between reward and equity crowdfunding
- Where it falls short
- It does not publish campaign figures to verify performance.
- Pick something else if
- you need proven campaign results.
91.1
06
Crowdfunding video production in London
Small Films, based on Mare Street in Hackney, London, produces crowdfunding videos for Kickstarter, Indiegogo, Seedrs and Crowdcube campaigns, with digital marketing support. It publishes package prices from £4,950 plus VAT.
From £4,950
PROS- Published package prices
- Reward and equity campaign videos
CONS- Video-led rather than a full campaign agency
- Packages start at £4,950 plus VAT
- Best for
- Reward and equity campaigns that need a strong pitch video
- Where it falls short
- It focuses on video production rather than managing the entire campaign.
- Pick something else if
- you need full campaign management support.
89.8
07
Ecommerce agency with Kickstarter marketing
CommerceCentric, based in Raynes Park, London, is a direct-to-consumer ecommerce agency whose Kickstarter service covers launch strategy, campaign assets, advertising and performance reporting. Its senior team has delivered direct-to-consumer work for brands including Canon, LG and Electrolux.
From Custom
PROS- Ecommerce experience after the campaign
- Senior consumer electronics backgrounds
CONS- No published campaign results
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Consumer electronics brands that want the campaign and ongoing ecommerce from one team
- Where it falls short
- No published campaign results.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent pricing and proven results.
88.5
08
Kickstarter consulting from an Expert Partner
Adam Webb is a British Kickstarter consultant and official Kickstarter Expert Partner offering strategy calls, a coaching programme and done-for-you campaign builds. He says he has helped raise £3M+ across 30+ campaigns.
From £60
PROS- Published prices from a £60 call
- Official Kickstarter Expert Partner
CONS- Solo consultant with limited capacity
- Smaller campaigns than the larger agencies
- Best for
- First-time creators who want expert coaching on a tight budget
- Where it falls short
- It is a solo consultant with limited capacity.
- Pick something else if
- you need a larger agency team.
87.2
09
Design studio for Kickstarter watch launches
Author Studios, a design studio in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, runs Kickstarter launches for watch brands, covering product design, 3D, photography, video and digital marketing.
From Custom
PROS- Product design and campaign under one roof
- Specialist watch experience
CONS- Narrow focus on watches
- Smaller campaign scale than larger agencies
- Best for
- Watch brands that need design and campaign in one studio
- Where it falls short
- It offers a smaller campaign scale than larger agencies.
- Pick something else if
- you need a larger agency for bigger campaigns.
85.9
10
Indie game marketing with Kickstarter support
RUNE, the trading name of UK company Petrifying Well Digital, is an indie game marketing agency that also runs Kickstarter campaigns for games. The former Campaign Cooperative website now redirects to RUNE.
From Custom
PROS- Games specialism
- PR and community for indie titles
CONS- Games only
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Indie game studios crowdfunding a new title
- Where it falls short
- Games only.
- Pick something else if
- you need non-game services or transparent costs.
84.6
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