Founded 2022 · Lisbon
We believe every great idea deserves a real audience.
ideakicks was built out of frustration. Too many brilliant creators were getting lost on platforms optimised for volume, not quality.
500K+
Community
$45M+
Raised
40+
Countries
Curated, not crowded.
There's no algorithm deciding what gets seen on ideakicks. Our curation team reviews every project, every time. If a campaign goes live, it's because a human being believed in it.
This means fewer projects, more attention, and a community of backers who are actually engaged — not just scrolling. We deliberately keep our active campaigns small so every creator gets the spotlight they deserve.
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$45M+
raised by creators on ideakicks
What we stand for
Four principles that guide every decision we make.
Human first
Every submission is reviewed by a real person. Every backer question is answered by our team. No bots, no automation where it matters.
Trust above all
We hold creators to high standards of transparency. Clear timelines, honest updates, and accountability are non-negotiable on our platform.
Speed with care
48-hour reviews. Same-day responses. We move fast without cutting corners — because creators deserve a platform that respects their time.
Open to everyone
Great ideas come from everywhere. We actively seek out creators from underrepresented backgrounds, regions, and disciplines.
The team
Small by design. Every person here has a direct impact on every creator we work with.
Priya Sharma
Co-founder & CEO
"We built ideakicks because we were tired of great ideas getting lost in the noise."
Marcus Webb
Co-founder & CTO
"Technology should serve the creator, not the other way around."
Leila Okafor
Head of Curation
"Every project that goes live has passed through my hands personally."
James Tanaka
Head of Community
"Backers aren't just funders — they're the first community every creator builds."
Ready to be part of it?
Whether you're a creator with an idea or a backer looking for the next thing to believe in — you belong here.