Produzioni dal Basso
Italian crowdfunding since 2005 with 5% and 3% commissions, three funding modes
At a glance
| Company | FolkFunding Srl Benefit |
|---|---|
| Category | Crowdfunding Platforms |
| Headquarters | not stated on the pages we read (Italy), Italy |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Italy (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Keep it all, All or nothing and Donation modes, English and Italian interface, calls for crowdfunding, education programme, community, payment agent with Lemonway |
| Pricing | PdB fee including VAT: 5% for Keep it all, 5% for All or nothing (charged only if the goal is met), 3% for Donation projects, plus payment processing fees. |
| Best For | Italian creators, associations and community projects that want to choose between keeping the money or all-or-nothing |
| Replaces | Kickstarter, GoFundMe |
Our review
The footer names FolkFunding srl Benefit, VAT 08378490968, as the operator, and says it is an ACPR-authorised payment agent. The terms say the platform was founded in 2005 and describe it as a participatory and transparent crowdfunding service.
Where Kickstarter has only one model, Produzioni dal Basso lets the creator choose between three funding modes, and adds the Italian legal framework, which matters for associations and cultural bodies in Italy.
Funding modes and fees
Creators choose Keep it all, All or nothing or Donation. The terms set the platform fee at 5% including VAT for the first two, charged for All or nothing only if the goal is met, and 3% including VAT for Donation projects.
Payment processing fees come on top. The supporter contract is between the supporter and the creator, while the platform provides the infrastructure.
Payments and compliance
The terms state that compliance checks, onboarding and wallets are entrusted exclusively to Lemonway SAS, a regulated payment institution and independent data controller. FolkFunding says it has no power over those checks and is not liable for delays or refusals.
The contract between creator and platform is subject to Italian jurisdiction. This puts the legal relationship in Italy, but payment decisions sit with a French payment institution.
Interface and community
The site offers English and Italian interfaces, an education section, a community area and calls for crowdfunding.
The pages we read gave no count of funded projects or amounts raised, so we cannot compare reach with larger platforms.
Known limits
Wallet opening and KYC depend on Lemonway SAS, and the platform disclaims delays caused there. Reach and project numbers were not shown. The registered address and hosting location were not shown on the pages we read.
Is Produzioni dal Basso right for you?
Italian associations, cultural projects and community groups that want a choice of funding mode and Italian law. Creators needing a French option can look at Ulule.
What works, what does not
Pros
- Choice between Keep it all, All or nothing and Donation
- Public fee percentages: 5% and 3% including VAT
- All or nothing fee only if the goal is met
- Operating since 2005 according to the terms
- English interface available
Cons
- Payment checks are in the hands of Lemonway SAS
- Reach statistics not shown
- Registered address not shown on the pages we read
- Terms are long and legalistic
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Choice between Keep it all, All or nothing and Donation
- Public fee percentages: 5% and 3% including VAT
- All or nothing fee only if the goal is met
- Operating since 2005 according to the terms
- English interface available
Cons
- Payment checks are in the hands of Lemonway SAS
- Reach statistics not shown
- Registered address not shown on the pages we read
- Terms are long and legalistic
Alternatives to Produzioni dal Basso
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Questions buyers ask
The terms list 5% including VAT for Keep it all and All or nothing projects, 3% including VAT for Donation projects, plus payment processing fees.
Yes in Keep it all mode. In All or nothing mode the fee is charged only if the goal is met or exceeded, so the funds are only paid if it is.
Lemonway SAS, a regulated payment institution, performs the KYC checks and issues the wallet according to the terms.