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Hopeful Inc.: AI-powered fundraising software for nonprofits, offering machine learning analytics to optimize donations and supporter engagement.
Hopeful Inc., a Toronto, Canada-based company, provided innovative AI-powered fundraising software for nonprofits, featuring a sophisticated machine learning-driven analytics dashboard. Founded in 2019 by Ahsan Javed and Alexander Jivov, the platform empowered organizations to meticulously analyze social media trends, monitor supporter engagement, and drive donations through data-driven decision-making, ultimately reducing operating costs. The company successfully raised $500,000 in seed funding, including a substantial $400,000 pre-seed round in 2020 led by UC Berkeley's SkyDeck Accelerator Program, following an initial $100,000 from friends and family. With 12 employees, Hopeful Inc. was acquired by fellow Canadian AI fundraising startup Wisely on September 1, 2024, merging two platforms to create a comprehensive fundraising powerhouse. Artiom Komarov, co-founder of Wisely, served on Hopeful's board, highlighting the strategic alignment.
Hopeful Inc. has raised $310K across 1 funding round.
Hopeful Inc. has raised $310K in total across 1 funding round.
Hopeful Inc. has raised $310K in total across 1 funding round.
Hopeful Inc.'s investors include UC Berkeley, Ontario Centre of Innovation, Vendian Capital.
Hopeful Inc. has raised $310K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $310K Pre-Seed in January 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2021 | $310K Pre-Seed | UC Berkeley | Ontario Centre of Innovation, Vendian Capital |