Givebutter is a technology company.
Givebutter has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round.
Givebutter has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Givebutter is a technology company that builds an all-in-one fundraising and donor management platform specifically designed for nonprofits. It serves nonprofit organizations by providing tools that unify fundraising campaigns, donor CRM (customer relationship management), event management, and financial management in a single, easy-to-use platform. The product solves the problem of fragmented, costly, and inefficient fundraising technology by consolidating multiple nonprofit needs—such as donation processing, marketing, donor tracking, and financial management—under one roof. Givebutter has demonstrated strong growth momentum, powering over $300 million in donations and serving millions of changemakers worldwide, while recently securing a $50 million growth investment to expand its reach[1][2][3][6].
Givebutter was founded in 2016 by three college friends who met at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The idea emerged when one of their friends needed to raise $13,000 to launch a nonprofit food truck, and they found existing donation platforms lacking in transparency, ease of use, and fun. Motivated by this gap, they created Givebutter to be a free, transparent, and modern fundraising platform that supporters would enjoy using. Early traction came quickly as campaigns using Givebutter began surpassing their fundraising goals, spreading to over 300 schools and universities within the first year. The founders’ background in fundraising and technology helped them evolve the platform into a comprehensive solution for nonprofits[1][6].
Givebutter rides the growing trend of digital transformation in the nonprofit sector, where organizations seek to modernize fundraising and donor engagement through technology. The timing is favorable due to increasing financial pressures on nonprofits and a demand for cost-effective, integrated solutions that maximize fundraising impact. Market forces such as the rise of online giving, the need for transparency, and the proliferation of digital payment options support Givebutter’s growth. By consolidating disparate fundraising tools into one platform, Givebutter influences the broader ecosystem by setting a new standard for nonprofit fundraising technology and empowering changemakers to raise more efficiently and transparently[1][2][6].
Looking ahead, Givebutter is poised to expand its market share beyond the current estimated 1%, leveraging its recent $50 million investment to scale product offerings and reach more nonprofits globally. Trends shaping its journey include increased demand for integrated financial management, automation, and personalized donor engagement. As nonprofits continue to face economic challenges, Givebutter’s ability to help organizations raise more while reducing overhead will be critical. Its influence is likely to grow as it continues innovating and setting benchmarks for user experience and fundraising effectiveness in the nonprofit tech space[1][2][4].
Givebutter has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Givebutter's investors include AirAngels, Album VC, Alumni Ventures, Ardent Venture Partners, Awesome People Ventures, C2 Investment, Craft Ventures, F Prime Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Hyper, LGF, Jared Hecht.
Givebutter has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Seed in June 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | $7.0M Seed | AirAngels, Album VC, Alumni Ventures, Ardent Venture Partners, Awesome People Ventures, C2 Investment, Craft Ventures, F Prime Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Hyper, LGF, Jared Hecht, Monarch Collective, Night Capital, Not Boring Capital, Operator Collective, Otherwise Fund, Path Ventures, Patron, Picus Capital, Round One Capital, Seven Seven Six, Shaan's All Access Fund, SRB Ventures, Stripe, SV Angel, Aaron Stone, Allen Gannett, Brad Holden, James Beshara, JD Ross, Joe Speiser, Jon Hallett, Julian Shapiro, Kyle Porter, Leore Avidar, Matteo Franceschetti, Rob May, Sacha Labourey, Sam Parr, Scott Belsky, Steve Barham, Vinay Hiremath, William Hockey |