# NeedsList PBC

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/needslist-pbc

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Philadelphia, US
- Website: www.needslist.co
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 1, 2019)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

NeedsList PBC is a community-centered platform that connects humanitarian needs with support offers, facilitating effective resource mobilization during crises and enhancing community resilience.Founded in 2016, NeedsList PBC is headquartered in Philadelphia, US. The company operates as a platform for matching community needs with support offers in humanitarian contexts. The founders, Amanda Levinson and Natasha Freidus, have aimed to streamline disaster response efforts. NeedsList raised USD 1 million in Seed funding on June 1, 2019, with investments from Amplio Partners, Kuo Sharper Fund, Marigold Capital, Next Wave Impact, Omidyar Network, and Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund, bringing its total amount raised to USD 1 million.NeedsList operates a dynamic platform that aggregates and matches community needs with offers of support, specifically for humanitarian assistance and disaster response. This platform allows businesses, nonprofits, and community members to identify needs and coordinate resources effectively across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, focusing on improving community resilience and response capabilities during crises.The revenue model for NeedsList relies on partnerships and subscriptions with organizations utilizing the platform for humanitarian purposes. Organizations pay for access to features such as analytics, white-label options, and dedicated hosting environments, with pricing tailored to meet various organizational requirements. This approach enhances resource allocation efficiency and supports the platform's economic viability.With the recent Seed funding of USD 1 million raised in June 2019, NeedsList PBC plans to enhance its platform features and expand into new geographic regions. The company aims to introduce new products designed to further streamline support matching and increase operational capabilities by the end of 2023. Targeted expansions include new market entries in additional European and Asian regions to extend community support efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 1, 2019, $1M — Amplio Partners, Omidyar Network, Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund, Next Wave Impact, Marigold Capital, Kuo Sharper Fund
- Seed, Aug 10, 2018, $0.6M — Omidyar Network, Next Wave Impact

## Investors

- Omidyar Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omidyar-network) — Seed
- Next Wave Impact (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/next-wave-impact) — Seed
- Amplio Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amplio-partners) — Seed
- Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund — Seed
- Marigold Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/marigold-capital) — Seed
- Kuo Sharper Fund — Seed