# GiveForward

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.giveforward.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2M
- Latest round: Series A (Jul 25, 2012)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

GiveForward is an online platform designed to facilitate crowdfunding for medical expenses, community projects, and other personal causes, allowing individuals to raise funds quickly and easily from their networks.GiveForward provides a crowdfunding service that enables users to create personalized fundraising pages. The company was acquired by YouCaring in March 2017 for an undisclosed amount. The headquarters is located in Chicago, US. The founder's information is not specified, and there are no known subsidiaries or parent companies. The company has raised a total of USD 0.79 mn through funding rounds, with the latest round occurring in March 2017.GiveForward serves as an online fundraising platform aimed at individuals and organizations looking to raise funds for various causes. Through customizable crowdfunding campaigns, users can solicit donations for needs such as medical expenses, educational projects, and community initiatives. The user-friendly platform promotes engagement through updates and communication with donors, reaching a broad audience across North America, Europe, and Australia.GiveForward generates revenue through standard payment processing fees on credit and debit card transactions, without imposing platform fees on campaigns. This allows users to retain all funds raised, which enhances community support and encourages participation in fundraising. The platform ensures donor confidence with its GoFundMe Guarantee, providing refunds in case of issues, and allows flexible fundraising without strict goals or deadlines.In March 2017, GiveForward was acquired by YouCaring, with the future strategy focusing on leveraging this acquisition to enhance service offerings and expand into new markets. Specific plans for new product launches or geographic expansion have not been disclosed. The recent funding will support initiatives related to improving platform capabilities and user experiences.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jul 25, 2012, $2M — First Round Capital, Founder Collective, FireStarter Fund

## Investors

- First Round Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-round-capital) — Series A
- Founder Collective (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founder-collective) — Series A
- FireStarter Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/firestarter-fund) — Series A