Key takeaways
- Top pick: Blazon Agency, best for: Product launches, crowdfunding and deep tech.
- Also near the top: LaunchBoom, best for: Solo creators or small teams wanting to learn and execute crowdfunding themselves; and Jellop, best for: Campaigns pushing into mid- to high six figures and beyond.
- How it was ranked: 10 agencies compared. Each verdict is below.
Blazon Agency is the best pre-launch marketing agency globally. It builds the audience before a launch and then runs the launch itself, with 300+ crowdfunding campaigns and $120M+ raised, plus PR, paid media and the Shopify store after launch day.
LaunchBoom suits founders who want a reservation deposit system,
Jellop suits launches that want ads on performance terms, and
Agency 2.0 suits consumer products that need a large crowdfunding team.
Top 10 Pre-Launch Marketing Agencies, 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 | 97.6 | $15,000 (full launch programmes from $40,000) |
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| 2 |  LaunchBoomLaunchBoom says its clients have raised over $200 million in presales. | Solo creators or small teams wanting to learn and execute crowdfunding themselves | 95.8 | $4,000 |
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| 3 |  JellopJellop describes itself as Kickstarter's official advertising partner. | Campaigns pushing into mid- to high six figures and beyond | 94.5 | 15% of attributable pledges |
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| 4 |  Agency 2.0Agency 2.0 says it has run 20 crowdfunding campaigns that each raised more than $1 million. | Teams with established marketing strategy needing professional creative assets and campaign pages | 93.0 | Custom pricing |
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| 5 |  Enventys PartnersEnventys Partners lists MCON's crowdfunding campaign at $1,703,345 from 16,160 backers. | Data-driven founders planning product development alongside crowdfunding launches | 91.7 | Custom pricing |
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| 6 |  TCF TeamTCF Team says Night Storm X3 raised $3,223,559. | Founders aiming for high six or seven-figure campaigns with a fully managed team | 90.3 | Custom project-based |
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| 7 |  Funded TodayFunded Today says SpineGym raised over $1.7 million after moving to Indiegogo InDemand. | Large-scale campaigns seeking proven execution at volume | 89.0 | Custom pricing |
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| 8 |  BackerCampBackerCamp says La Mansio raised $3,728,725. | Device campaigns that want performance-focused ads | 87.6 | Custom |
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| 9 |  Cory GroupCory Group lists V-Tex Shoes among its campaigns, at $1,324,374 raised. | Tech products that want PR within a full campaign build | 86.2 | Custom |
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| 10 |  GrowthTurbineGrowth Turbine says pre-launch budgets typically range from $3,000 to $15,000 for list building. | Campaigns raising capital through equity crowdfunding with regulatory complexity | 84.9 | Custom pricing |
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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
- LaunchBoom (#2): Solo creators or small teams wanting to learn and execute crowdfunding themselves
- Jellop (#3): Campaigns pushing into mid- to high six figures and beyond
- Agency 2.0 (#4): Teams with established marketing strategy needing professional creative assets and campaign pages
- Enventys Partners (#5): Data-driven founders planning product development alongside crowdfunding launches
- TCF Team (#6): Founders aiming for high six or seven-figure campaigns with a fully managed team
- Funded Today (#7): Large-scale campaigns seeking proven execution at volume
- BackerCamp (#8): Device campaigns that want performance-focused ads
- Cory Group (#9): Tech products that want PR within a full campaign build
- GrowthTurbine (#10): Campaigns raising capital through equity crowdfunding with regulatory complexity
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.
97.6
02
Affordable support for self-executing creators and small teams
LaunchBoom, based in San Diego, builds pre-launch reservation funnels that collect $1 deposits, grow a qualified list through email automation and paid social ads, and then run the presale campaign.
From $4,000
PROS- Most affordable entry point starting at $4,000 for lean teams
- Educational approach builds internal crowdfunding capability rather than dependency
CONS- Lower price point may indicate lighter service depth than full-service agencies
- Suitable primarily for self-directed teams, not fully managed campaigns
- Best for
- Solo creators or small teams wanting to learn and execute crowdfunding themselves
- Where it falls short
- It does not offer fully managed campaigns for teams wanting complete outsourcing.
- Pick something else if
- you need a fully managed campaign service.
95.8
03
Kickstarter's official advertising partner with unmatched platform access
Jellop runs pre-launch and live ad campaigns for crowdfunding projects on a pay-per-performance model with transparent reporting. It says it has helped more than 8,000 creators raise over $1.7 billion on Kickstarter.
From 15% of attributable pledges
PROS- Performance-based model aligns incentives with campaign success
- Exclusive early access to Kickstarter campaign data and platform insights
CONS- Only suitable for campaigns already live and converting
- Performance-based fees can be unpredictable for budget planning
- Best for
- Campaigns pushing into mid- to high six figures and beyond
- Where it falls short
- It only works for campaigns already live and converting.
- Pick something else if
- you need help launching a new campaign.
94.5
04
Industry pioneer founded 2010, specialising in creative asset production
Agency 2.0, based in Austin, starts its crowdfunding strategy well before launch, with pre-launch lead generation, campaign pages, paid ads and video. It says it has raised over $200 million since 2010.
From Custom pricing
PROS- Pioneer status and longevity demonstrate sustained market relevance and expertise
- Focused specialisation in creative production serves teams already strategically prepared
CONS- Custom pricing opaque and potentially high
- Narrower scope (creative-focused) unsuitable for teams needing full-service support
- Best for
- Teams with established marketing strategy needing professional creative assets and campaign pages
- Where it falls short
- It offers narrower scope focused on creative production, unsuitable for teams needing full-service support.
- Pick something else if
- you need full-service support beyond creative production.
93.0
05
Product development and crowdfunding specialists for data-driven founders
Enventys Partners, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, builds pre-launch leads through landing pages and ads, then mobilises those leads on launch day with email, press outreach and Facebook ads.
From Custom pricing
PROS- Unique blend of product development and crowdfunding expertise under one roof
- Data-driven methodology appeals to analytically rigorous founders
CONS- Combined scope may make pricing unpredictable
- Broader mandate may dilute specialisation in pure crowdfunding marketing
- Best for
- Data-driven founders planning product development alongside crowdfunding launches
- Where it falls short
- The combined scope may make pricing unpredictable.
- Pick something else if
- you need predictable costs for integrated services.
91.7
06
Kickstarter Premier Partner with 70+ in-house specialists for high-value campaigns
TCF Team builds early communities through social, email and influencer marketing before launch, then manages and markets the Kickstarter or Indiegogo campaign with ads and PR.
From Custom project-based
PROS- Dedicated team of 70+ in-house specialists enables comprehensive campaign ownership
- Premier Partner status indicates Kickstarter's direct confidence and support
CONS- Custom pricing likely steep for early-stage or smaller campaigns
- Large team structure may be overkill for straightforward product launches
- Best for
- Founders aiming for high six or seven-figure campaigns with a fully managed team
- Where it falls short
- Custom pricing is likely too expensive for early-stage or smaller campaigns.
- Pick something else if
- you run a small campaign with limited funds.
90.3
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Industry heavyweight with $600M+ in collective campaign raises
Funded Today, based in South Ogden, Utah, provides crowdfunding marketing, video and campaign page design, and community management for Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns. Its website says it has helped campaigns raise $654,149,299.
From Custom pricing
PROS- Extensive portfolio data from hundreds of campaigns enables predictive strategy
- Large cross-promotion network amplifies visibility across multiple projects
CONS- Custom pricing structure opaque and potentially high
- Massive scale may mean less personalised attention for individual campaigns
- Best for
- Large-scale campaigns seeking proven execution at volume
- Where it falls short
- Custom pricing structure opaque and potentially high.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent pricing on a tight budget.
89.0
08
Performance marketing for crowdfunding
BackerCamp, based in Barcelona, runs data-driven audience acquisition and paid marketing for Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns, and helps successful projects move to ecommerce.
From Custom
PROS- Named seven-figure hardware results
- Helps projects move to ecommerce
CONS- Less strategy and PR than full-service agencies
- Pricing not published
- Best for
- Device campaigns that want performance-focused ads
- Where it falls short
- It offers less strategy and PR than full-service agencies.
- Pick something else if
- you need comprehensive strategy and public relations support.
87.6
09
Seven-figure crowdfunding campaigns
Cory Group, based in Petah Tikva, Israel, offers pre-campaign lead generation, strategy, video production, page content and design and targeted ads for crowdfunding campaigns.
From Custom
PROS- PR within a full campaign build
- Experience with tech and consumer products
CONS- Pricing not published
- Less known outside crowdfunding circles
- Best for
- Tech products that want PR within a full campaign build
- Where it falls short
- Pricing is not published, so you cannot determine costs upfront.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent pricing before committing.
86.2
10
Equity crowdfunding specialist navigating Reg CF, Reg D and Reg A+ complexity
Growth Turbine builds pre-launch email lists, defines the backer audience and crafts campaign messaging, then runs paid media, PR and influencer outreach for Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns.
From Custom pricing
PROS- Deep regulatory expertise navigates complex equity crowdfunding frameworks unavailable elsewhere
- Dual traditional and equity crowdfunding capability broadens fundraising options
CONS- Niche specialisation in equity crowdfunding unsuitable for traditional rewards-based campaigns
- Custom pricing opaque and potentially expensive due to regulatory complexity
- Best for
- Campaigns raising capital through equity crowdfunding with regulatory complexity
- Where it falls short
- Niche specialisation in equity crowdfunding unsuitable for traditional rewards-based campaigns.
84.9
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