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Top 51 Non Profit Startups to Watch in 2026

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The non-profit sector is seeing a rise in technology-focused startups. Companies like Fundraise Up are leading the way, having secured $82.1M to improve online donations.

Other startups are building tools for grant management and donor relationships.

Below is our list of 51 Non Profit startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Givebutter develops an operating system for nonprofit fundraising, combining tools for donation forms, events, and donor management. Their platform is known for being completely free for nonprofits, offering a modern suite of tools to increase giving.

HeadquartersWashington, D.C., United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersAri Krasner, Liran Cohen, Max Friedman
Funding Amount$57M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsBVP Forge, Ardent Venture Partners, Shaan Puri, Julian Shapiro, Sam Parr

FreeWill offers online tools that simplify the process of creating a legal will and other estate planning documents. Their platform also streamlines charitable giving, allowing users to easily leave a legacy with the nonprofit organizations they support.

HeadquartersNew York, United States, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersJennifer Xia, Patrick Schmitt
Funding Amount$30M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsPear VC, QED Investors, ICONIQ Growth, Ulu Ventures, Highland Capital Partners

Instrumentl builds a fundraising platform that centralizes the entire grant lifecycle for organizations. Their system streamlines the process of finding grant opportunities, tracking applications, and managing awards.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersAngela Braren, Gauri Manglik, Katharine Corriveau
Funding Amount$55M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsY Combinator, Summit Partners, Ranch Ventures, 10x Group, Nihal Mehta

Bloomerang builds a CRM platform that helps nonprofits deepen donor relationships and increase their fundraising. The software turns donor data into actionable insights for building stronger, more personal connections with supporters.

HeadquartersIndiana, United States, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersJay Love, Melissa Signorelli, Rob Signorelli, Ross Hendrickson
Funding Amount$33.9M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsJMI Equity, Warburg Pincus, CIBC, Kristian Andersen

Robin builds an AI-powered platform to help companies manage their workplace operations. Their software provides tools for desk booking, room scheduling, and visitor management to support hybrid work environments.

HeadquartersMassachusetts, United States, United States
Year Founded2014
FoundersApolinaras "Apollo" Sinkevicius, Brian Muse, Sam Dunn, Zach Dunn
Funding Amount$59.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAutodesk, Tola Capital, Cerity Partners Ventures, Allegion Ventures, FirstMark

Fundraise Up builds an AI-powered donation platform that helps nonprofits increase their online fundraising revenue. The platform uses machine learning to personalize the giving experience, helping to convert more website visitors into donors.

HeadquartersNew York, United States, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersAnton Isaykin, Peter Byrnes, Yuriy Smirnov
Funding Amount$82.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsSummit Partners, Telescope Partners, Begin Capital, Splash Capital

WaterEquity builds and manages impact investment funds dedicated to ending the global water crisis. They deploy capital to financial institutions in emerging markets, financing small loans that help families gain access to safe water and sanitation.

HeadquartersMissouri, United States, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersGary White, Matt Damon
Funding Amount$15M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsKCB Bank Tanzania

OneCause builds fundraising software to help nonprofits run everything from online giving campaigns to mobile auctions. Their solutions support virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, making it easier for organizations to reach more donors and increase their funding.

HeadquartersIndiana, United States, United States
Year Founded2008
FoundersHarris Turner
Funding Amount$27.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAllos Ventures, MK Capital, Wintrust Ventures, Square 1 Bank

Advanced Solutions International develops iMIS, a comprehensive software platform designed to help non-profits and associations manage their core operations. The system centralizes tasks like member engagement, fundraising, and event coordination into a single, unified solution.

HeadquartersVirginia, United States, United States
Year Founded1991
FoundersBob Alves, Don Robertson, Edie Robertson, Larry Testa
Funding Amount$62.5M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsBregal Sagemount

Feathr provides a marketing platform built specifically for non-profits and associations. Their software gives these organizations the tools to run digital marketing campaigns, engage their audience, and track analytics.

HeadquartersFlorida, United States, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersAidan Augustin, Aleksander Levental, Neal Ormsbee
Funding Amount$21.9M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsFulcrum Equity Partners, Miami Angels, Florida Opportunity Fund, Florida Gulfshore Capital, Marco Giberti

41 Additional Non Profit Startups Worth Following

Those ten companies are just a small sample of the work being done in the nonprofit space. Many are using technology like AI and data analytics to find new ways to help, and they've raised over $440 million combined to do it.

You'll find companies that are just getting started alongside organizations that have been around for over a century. Here are 41 more nonprofit startups that are worth watching.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Edify logo EdifyAI2018$26.9MSeries A
Gravyty (formerly Graduway) logo Gravyty (formerly Graduway)Nonprofit2009$75.8MPrivate Equity
Infinite Giving logo Infinite GivingCrypto2021$3.9MSeed
DaanVeda logo DaanVedaAI2024₹5.5MPre-Seed
FundMiner logo FundMinerEducation2022$4.2MSeed
Move the Chain logo Move the ChainAnalytics2021$1MPre-Seed
Crowded logo CrowdedFintech2021$13.5MSeries A
Cabinet logo CabinetNonprofit2020$2.5MSeed
Qomon logo QomonData2020$11.4MSeed
Flipcause logo FlipcauseSaaS2012$3.5MVenture Round
Resilia logo ResiliaEnterprise2016$45.4MSeries B
Keela logo KeelaSaaS2013$1.7MSeed
Swoovy logo SwoovyEnterprise2018$1.7MPre-Seed
Cloud for Good logo Cloud for GoodSaaS2010Corporate Round
B Generous logo B GenerousFintech2021$10MSeed
MathBRIX logo MathBRIXNonprofit2016$1.6MGrant
NPX logo NPXFintech2013$9.3MVenture Round
Casebook PBC logo Casebook PBCGovTech2018$3MPre-Seed
OpenGrants logo OpenGrantsFintech2018$1.2MConvertible Note
Givinga logo GivingaNonprofit2015$16.9MVenture Round
Catchafire logo CatchafireMedia2009$8.7MSeries B
GroupRaise logo GroupRaiseMedia2013$645kGrant
Charityvest logo CharityvestNonprofit2016$5.7M
Impala logo ImpalaAnalytics2020$6.8MVenture Round
FORWARD Platform logo FORWARD PlatformAnalytics2013$14.1MSeries A
WealthEngine logo WealthEngineAnalytics1991$22.2MDebt Financing
RaiseNow logo RaiseNowNonprofit2015$6MSeries A
Fonteva logo FontevaMedia2010$6.3MDebt Financing
Intellecap logo IntellecapEnterprise2002$10kVenture Round
Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis logo Elisabeth-TweeSteden ZiekenhuisHealthcare1827€115MDebt Financing
RallyUp logo RallyUpNonprofit2013$1.3MSeries A
Impact Guru logo Impact GuruMarketing2014$4.2MSeed
Swell Fundraising logo Swell FundraisingNonprofit2012$500kAngel
PayBee logo PayBeeMarketing2016$660kSeed
Aux Politica logo Aux PoliticaNonprofit2024$1MSeed
360Alumni logo 360AlumniNonprofit2012$1MConvertible Note
CharityStars logo CharityStarsNonprofit2013$3.9MVenture Round
GivingData logo GivingDataAnalytics2009$3MVenture Round
Orgmatch logo OrgmatchEnterprise2021$86.3kPre-Seed
RunSignup logo RunSignupMarketing2010$4.3MSeries A
North of England P&I Association logo North of England P&I AssociationNonprofit1860

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