# Care2.com

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/care2-com

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Redwood City, US
- Website: www.care2.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 14, 2000)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Care2.com, Inc. is an online platform promoting social activism by facilitating petitions, community engagement, and storytelling to inspire positive change in various social issues.Care2.com, Inc. offers a platform dedicated to social activism and community engagement. Founded in 1998 in Redwood City, US, it has undergone strategic pivots to enhance its offerings. The founders include Azza Ezzat, Jack Shepard, Marwa Sakhizada, and Randy Paynter, with Azza Ezzat serving as the CEO. In total, the company has raised USD 2.7 mn through 2 funding rounds, with the latest being a SERIES D in November 2007.Care2 operates as a comprehensive online platform dedicated to social activism and community engagement for positive change. The core product offerings include tools for users to initiate and sign petitions, engage in social activism, and share impactful stories that galvanize community action. Through these services, Care2 aims to address a variety of social issues, such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. The platform serves a diverse client base of over 45 million members across multiple geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Users range from individual activists and humanitarians to organizations advocating for various causes, all united in their pursuit of progress and kindness.The revenue model for Care2 is primarily based on user engagement and partnerships within the social activism sphere. Transactions typically occur through direct interactions on the platform, where users can initiate petitions and mobilize support for various causes. Care2 may also generate revenue through partnerships with like-minded organizations and potential sponsorships related to specific campaigns or petition drives. The structure involves direct-to-consumer interactions, where individuals are encouraged to participate in campaigns and possibly contribute financially to support specific initiatives. Specific pricing plans or revenue figures are not disclosed, but the platform's focus on community-driven engagement suggests a model that thrives on fostering active participation rather than traditional sales transactions.In November 2007, Care2.com raised USD 2.7 million in SERIES D financing, aimed at bolstering product offerings and extending market reach. The company plans to design and launch new tools for activists, targeting enhanced user experience by early 2009. Additionally, Care2 seeks to expand its operations into Europe and Asia by 2009, capitalizing on its existing member base to fortify community engagement in these regions.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 14, 2000, $3M — Jon Staenberg, The Cambria Group, Baccharis Capital, Farm Capital Services, LLC, McKay Investment Group

## Investors

- Jon Staenberg — Series B
- The Cambria Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-cambria-group) — Series B
- Baccharis Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baccharis-capital) — Series B
- Farm Capital Services, LLC — Series B
- McKay Investment Group — Series B