# 5 Calls Civic Action

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/5-calls-civic-action

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.5calls.org
- Total disclosed funding: $0.1M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 3, 2018)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

5 Calls Civic Action provides a platform that empowers U.S. citizens to engage politically by facilitating phone calls to elected representatives on pressing issues.Founded in 2017 in San Francisco, US, 5 Calls Civic Action is a non-profit that encourages civic engagement through advocacy. The company has raised USD 0.10 mn in a Seed funding round on April 3, 2018, led by Higher Ground Labs.5 Calls primarily offers a platform designed to empower U.S. constituents to make political impacts through phone calls to their elected representatives. Users can select various political issues from a curated list, utilizing resources like printable cards, posters, and merchandise that support local advocacy. The platform is aimed at individuals seeking to engage in civic activities, providing guides for effective communication with representatives. It serves concerned citizens across the United States, promoting grassroots participation in democracy.5 Calls operates as a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, relying on donations and merchandise sales as its revenue streams. The organization promotes a subscription model through its newsletter, keeping users informed on advocacy needs. Clients, primarily individual citizens, support the platform via direct donations and purchasing advocacy-related merchandise. These transactions fund operational efforts and support civic engagement initiatives, aligning with the organization's mission to enhance political participation.Following the Seed funding round in April 2018, 5 Calls Civic Action aims to utilize the USD 0.10 mn raised to expand its platform capabilities and enhance user engagement. Specific plans for future growth include launching new advocacy tools and resources in 2024 to better assist users in making effective political impacts. The organization is also exploring expansion into additional states to broaden its reach and facilitate increased civic participation in those regions.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 3, 2018, $0.1M — Higher Ground Labs

## Investors

- Higher Ground Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/higher-ground-labs) — Seed