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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Get the Sheet for $50Givebutter 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.
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Ari Krasner, Liran Cohen, Max Friedman |
| Funding Amount | $57M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | BVP 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.
| Headquarters | New York, United States, United States |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Jennifer Xia, Patrick Schmitt |
| Funding Amount | $30M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Pear 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.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Angela Braren, Gauri Manglik, Katharine Corriveau |
| Funding Amount | $55M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Y 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.
| Headquarters | Indiana, United States, United States |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Jay Love, Melissa Signorelli, Rob Signorelli, Ross Hendrickson |
| Funding Amount | $33.9M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | JMI 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.
| Headquarters | Massachusetts, United States, United States |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Apolinaras "Apollo" Sinkevicius, Brian Muse, Sam Dunn, Zach Dunn |
| Funding Amount | $59.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Autodesk, 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.
| Headquarters | New York, United States, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Anton Isaykin, Peter Byrnes, Yuriy Smirnov |
| Funding Amount | $82.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Summit 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.
| Headquarters | Missouri, United States, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Gary White, Matt Damon |
| Funding Amount | $15M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | KCB 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.
| Headquarters | Indiana, United States, United States |
| Year Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Harris Turner |
| Funding Amount | $27.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Allos 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.
| Headquarters | Virginia, United States, United States |
| Year Founded | 1991 |
| Founders | Bob Alves, Don Robertson, Edie Robertson, Larry Testa |
| Funding Amount | $62.5M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Bregal 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.
| Headquarters | Florida, United States, United States |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Aidan Augustin, Aleksander Levental, Neal Ormsbee |
| Funding Amount | $21.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Fulcrum 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.