# Crowdfunder

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/crowdfunder

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Venice, US
- Website: www.crowdfunder.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 7, 2014)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Crowdfunder is a fundraising platform designed for individuals and organizations to create and manage campaigns efficiently, ensuring users keep 100% of raised funds without incurring fees.Founded in 1996 in Venice, US, Crowdfunder operates as a fundraising platform that connects users with opportunities to raise funds for various causes. The company was established by founders Dawn Bebe, Nick Underhill, Phil Geraghty, and Simon Deverell. Crowdfunder has raised a total of USD 2.40 mn, with the most recent funding round being a Series A from investors including 500 Global, B37 Ventures, and Capital Nuts. The current company valuation stands at USD 17.23 mn.Crowdfunder USA operates a fee-free fundraising platform enabling individuals and organizations to create and manage fundraising campaigns for personal emergencies, community projects, artistic endeavors, and charitable initiatives. By eliminating platform and transaction fees, Crowdfunder USA allows users to retain 100% of the donations received, addressing the typical issue of high costs in traditional fundraising. The platform serves a diverse clientele across the United States, including grassroots organizers, non-profit groups, and individuals.Crowdfunder USA generates revenue through its unique model of offering 100% fee-free fundraising campaigns. Unlike competitors charging transaction fees, Crowdfunder USA's structure allows clients to set targets and share campaigns with their networks, enhancing user experience and encouraging higher donation rates while streamlining the donation process.Crowdfunder plans to utilize the recent funding raised to enhance its platform features and expand its services into new markets. Specific geographic regions targeted for expansion have not been disclosed. The funds will support the development of upcoming products and initiatives to further empower users in their fundraising efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 7, 2014, $2.4M — 500 Global, Ideas & Capital, B37 Ventures, Capital Nuts
- Series A, Jun 11, 2014, $1.1M — NESTA Investments, Crowdcube
- Series A, Feb 6, 2014, $1M — 500 Global, K5 Advisors, Mexican.VC

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Series A
- K5 Advisors — Series A
- Mexican.VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mexican-vc) — Series A
- NESTA Investments — Series A
- Crowdcube (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crowdcube) — Series A
- Ideas & Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ideas-capital) — Series A
- B37 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/b37-ventures) — Series A
- Capital Nuts (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capital-nuts) — Series A