Kisskissbankbank Technologies

What Kisskissbankbank Technologies does

KissKissBankBank Technologies, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Paris, operated a French crowdfunding platform serving independent creators, civic initiatives, social entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations. The platform facilitated funding across creative/cultural (music, film, publishing, games, theater), health and disability, organic/sustainable agriculture, and civic project categories, connecting project holders directly with citizen backers through one-time campaigns (cagnottes), pre-orders (précommandes), and recurring subscription contributions. The company was acquired by Ulule in 2024, with operations being progressively wound down and migrated by June 30, 2025.

The platform was delivered as a web-based service with integrated payment processing through Mangopay, which provided wallet accounts, card payment processing, KYC/AML identity verification, and segregated fund protection. Core features included project creation tooling, campaign management, contributor communication, delivery tracking, and a recurring billing system with monthly or quarterly debit cycles. In 2024 the company launched KissKiss Publishing as an extension of the core platform into creator publishing services.

KissKissBankBank monetized through tiered transaction commissions: STARTER (0% TTC), PRO (6% TTC), and EXPERT (12% TTC), with creators selecting the tier based on the service level required. Distribution relied on institutional partnerships — most notably La Banque Postale's Coup de Coeur program, which supported 200+ projects since 2011 — supplemented by category-specific partners (Sacem for music, Slow Food and Colibris for organic, Majelan for podcasts, La Banque Postale Assurances for health/disability), organic community engagement via newsletters and social media, and event participation at festivals such as FLIP. The company had previously acquired Goodeed in 2018 and raised approximately $5.97M in a 2016 Series A led by Orange Ventures with XAnge.

Name

Kisskissbankbank Technologies

Legal name

KissKissBankBank

Website

https://kisskissbankbank.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KissKissBankBank Technologies is a Paris-based French crowdfunding platform founded in 2009 that enables independent creators, civic initiatives, and nonprofits to fund projects via campaigns, pre-orders, and subscriptions. Following Ulule's 2024 acquisition, the platform is being progressively wound down with services migrating by June 30, 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crowdfunding Platform

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Fundraising & Crowdfunding Platforms (Recurring/Project-Based) (MPACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Creator Tipping, Donations & Micro-Payments (MPACAFAB)

Keywords

• Crowdfunding platform
• Creative project funding
• Subscription crowdfunding
• Pre-order funding
• Civic project financing

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Transaction Fees (Platform Commission): KissKissBankBank earns revenue through commission on successfully funded projects. The platform offers three pricing tiers: STARTER (0% commission), PRO (6% TTC), and EXPERT (12% TTC). Project creators choose their tier based on the level of service and support they require.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KissKissBankBank Technologies operates a French crowdfunding platform that enables independent creators, social entrepreneurs, and civic initiatives to raise funds from citizen backers through three mechanisms: one-time campaigns (cagnottes), pre-orders (précommandes), and recurring subscriptions (abonnements). The platform spans creative, cultural, health/disability, organic/sustainable, and civic project categories and has progressively wound down operations following its 2024 acquisition by Ulule.

Product overview

KissKissBankBank operates as a crowdfunding platform with multiple funding mechanisms including crowdfunding campaigns, cagnottes (collective fundraising pots), pre-orders, and subscription-based recurring contributions. The platform supports various project categories including indie culture, organic/sustainable agriculture, and health/disability initiatives. The company has also launched KissKiss Publishing as a new service extending into publishing for creators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KissKissBankBank Platform Web-based crowdfunding platform enabling individual creators, social entrepreneurs, and civic initiatives to raise funds from citizen backers through one-time campaigns (cagnottes), pre-orders (précommandes), and recurring subscriptions (abonnements). Supports project categories including music, cinema, publishing, theater, comics, games, organic/sustainable agriculture, health, disability, and civic causes.
• KissKiss Publishing A publishing service launched as an extension of the KissKissBankBank crowdfunding platform, supporting creators in publishing their projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ projects supported through La Banque Postale Coup de Coeur program since 2011
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• UlulecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Ulule announced the acquisition of KissKissBankBank in 2024, creating a leading French and European platform for empowering creators and entrepreneurs. The acquisition combines two historic crowdfunding players to create a complete ecosystem of services. KissKissBankBank services are progressively migrating to Ulule, with full transition by June 30, 2025.
• La Banque PostaleflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Banque Postale runs the 'Coups de Coeur' program on KissKissBankBank, supporting creative and civic projects. Since 2011, over 200 meaningful projects have been supported. The citizen-focused bank provides visibility and endorsement for select campaigns.
• MangopaycoreTechnology or IntegrationMangopay provides payment services for KissKissBankBank including wallet accounts, card payments, identity verification (KYC), AML compliance, and segregated fund protection. Mangopay handles all transaction processing and fund management on the platform.
• Caisse des Dépôts (CDC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCaisse des Dépôts appears as a supporting partner, with their logo displayed on the KissKissBankBank platform alongside La Banque Postale.
• ColibrisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnvironmental organization partner supporting organic and sustainable agriculture projects on KissKissBankBank.
• Slow FoodminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational food movement partner supporting sustainable food and agriculture projects.
• La Ruche qui dit OuiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal food network partner for organic and sustainable food projects.
• SacemminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench music rights society partners with KissKissBankBank for the 'Mise en œuvre(s)' program supporting music video creation. Over 45 projects supported since launch.
• MajelanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast platform supporting the 'Podcast Creator Session' competition for audio content creators on KissKissBankBank, with 4 projects supported.
• La Game CupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst French Cup of independent video game creation, call for projects competition with final event in fall.
• La Banque Postale AssurancesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for the 'L'Atout Citoyen' program supporting health and disability projects.
• HandiTech TrophyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccessibility and disability technology competition recognizing innovative projects on the platform.
• La Maison de CrowdfundingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization hosting events, markets (Food & Green Market), conferences, screenings, and debates on organic farming and responsible consumption.
• STIPA (Imprimerie)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrinting partner for Le Pharaon card game production, utilizing HUV technology and sustainable development practices.
• Café/Boutique Ludique PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal game shops and cafés serving as pickup points (relais) for Krom board game deliveries, including locations in Bordeaux, Rouen, and Palaiseau.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Indiegogo: Global crowdfunding platform supporting creative, entrepreneurial, and tech projects with campaign and pre-order mechanics. Closely comparable business model and target creators.
• Ulule: French crowdfunding platform that acquired KissKissBankBank in 2024. Directly competes in project-based creative and entrepreneurial crowdfunding for the French-speaking market and now controls the combined entity's operations.
• Kickstarter: Global rewards-based crowdfunding platform focused on creative projects (film, music, games, design). Directly comparable on funding mechanism, creator base, and pre-order / donation model.
• HelloAsso: French non-profit crowdfunding and ticketing platform for associations, clubs, and civic initiatives. Direct competitor in the French civic/social/humanitarian fundraising segment.
• Patreon: Subscription-based creator monetization platform. Directly comparable to KissKissBankBank's recurring-contribution model and target creator base (musicians, podcasters, illustrators).
• Fundable: US-based crowdfunding platform supporting startups and small businesses with rewards-based and equity campaigns. Comparable platform mechanics and SMB/entrepreneur target market.

Broad incumbents

• GoFundMe: Largest donation-based crowdfunding platform globally, covering personal, charitable, and community causes. Overlaps with KissKissBankBank on civic/health/disability fundraising use cases at much greater scale.
• Crowdcube: European equity crowdfunding incumbent. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but part of the broader crowdfunding ecosystem serving entrepreneurs and SMBs across Europe.

Emerging players

• Tipeee: French creator tipping and subscription platform focused on content creators (YouTubers, streamers, podcasters). Overlaps with KissKissBankBank on French creator monetization and recurring funding.
• MiiMOSA: French crowdfunding platform specialized in sustainable agriculture and food projects. Directly comparable on KissKissBankBank's organic/sustainable agriculture vertical.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kissbankers
• Facebookfacebook.com/kisskissbankbank

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments1 record

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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