What you will learn
- How to reach the official investment page
- What each line of the summary means
- What you accept in each box
- What happens after signing, and how to withdraw
Before you start
- Your Krows account (or create it on the spot)
- USDC in your wallet, or a card to buy it
- Having read how to evaluate a startup
Chapter 1Reaching the right page
You can get there from the “Invest on the startup’s website” button on its page, from a button or widget on its site, from a link or a QR code. In every case you end up on one of these two addresses:
checkout.krows.app/startup-name- A startup subdomain Krows has verified, such as
invest.startup.com.
If the address is anything else (swapped letters, hyphens, another domain), close the page. It is the most common way to steal funds.
Chapter 2The amount and the summary
- Tokens you receive. Amount divided by the price per token.
- What you receive. Economic rights, not shares.
- Network fees. Paid by Krows: the total is exactly your amount.
- Round progress and closing date. “All-or-nothing round”.
- Amount. At least 1 USDC; at most, what is left to reach the goal.
If the amount unlocks a reward, an “Unlocked” notice appears with how many tokens you need for the next one.
Chapter 3Signing in
If you are not signed in, the “Sign in to invest” block lets you do it right there with Google, Apple, your email or your wallet. If you have no account, one is created on this step, with its wallet. See Create your account.
Chapter 4Your wallet and access
- Your wallet. Address and balance. If it is not enough, “Buy USDC” buys what is missing by card.
- Access. This investment’s fee (2% + 0.25 USDC, or 1.5% + 0.25 USDC with Pro) and the total.
- Receipt email. Optional. We send you the receipt.
Chapter 5What you accept
- Risks. You have read this startup’s risks and understand you may lose everything.
- All or nothing. If the round does not reach 100% by the date, all your USDC is returned, and you only receive tokens if it does.
- Age and terms. You are of legal age and accept the terms and privacy policy.
- Invest. Enabled once you tick all three. The newsletter box is optional.
Chapter 6Signing and confirming
When you tap “Invest” the button shows three states: Preparing… (the operation is built), Sign in your wallet… (with the Krows wallet it signs inside your session; with your own wallet, approve it there) and Confirming on Solana… It takes a few seconds.
From here you can “View the transaction” in a public explorer or “View my investment on Krows”. If you came from the startup’s website, that page learns about your investment instantly.
Chapter 7What happens next
| When | What happens | What you can do |
|---|---|---|
| Round open | Your USDC is in the treasury. Your investment shows as “Round open” in your Portfolio. | Withdraw it from your Portfolio, no questions asked. |
| Reaches 100% | The round succeeds and your tokens are delivered. | Vote on milestones, read reports, join the chat. |
| Does not reach 100% | The contract returns all USDC to your wallet. | Nothing: it is automatic. It shows as “Refunded”. |
| The startup cancels the round | Every investor gets their investment back. | Nothing: it is automatic. |
Chapter 8Final review
Before you close this guide, check you have it clear. None of this is sent anywhere: it is just for you.
You invest and change your mind two days later. The round is still open.
How much do network fees cost you to invest 100 USDC?
Thanks. We will use it to improve.