# VolunteerSpot

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Austin, US
- Website: www.volunteerspot.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 27, 2012)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

VolunteerSpot, Inc. is an online platform that streamlines volunteer management and event coordination through customizable sign-up sheets and scheduling tools, catering to schools, nonprofits, and businesses across the United States.VolunteerSpot, Inc. is dedicated to facilitating event planning and volunteer coordination. Founded by Karen Bantuveris, the company is headquartered in Austin, US. In September 2015, the company raised USD 1.3 mn from AXA Venture Partners, marking its latest funding round and bringing total funding to USD 1.3 mn. Karen Bantuveris has a history of entrepreneurial ventures, contributing to the company's strategic direction.VolunteerSpot specializes in providing innovative online sign-up sheets and scheduling tools aimed at simplifying the coordination of various activities and events. The core offerings include customizable sign-up sheets that facilitate volunteer management and event planning for schools, community organizations, and businesses. These tools address challenges such as eliminating cumbersome email chains and manual scheduling, thus enhancing user engagement and participation rates. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including parents, teachers, community leaders, and corporate event planners, primarily in the United States, with applications spanning a wide range of use cases like organizing school activities, community service projects, and family gatherings.VolunteerSpot generates revenue through a tiered subscription model that offers both a basic free service and premium plans with enhanced features. The basic service includes essential tools for organizing events, while premium subscriptions provide advanced capabilities such as hours tracking and multiple organizers. The company engages with clients, including educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, through direct transactions for access to its platforms, allowing clients to seamlessly upgrade as their organizational needs evolve while maintaining a steady revenue stream.The company plans to leverage the recent funding of USD 1.3 mn to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. Initiatives include the development of upcoming features aimed at improving user experience and enhancing functionality. Additionally, VolunteerSpot is targeting expansion into other regions within the United States and potentially exploring opportunities in international markets by the end of 2016.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 27, 2012, $1.5M — ff Venture Capital, Baylor Angel Network, Nebraska Angels, Central Texas Angel Network, Fresco Capital

## Investors

- ff Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ff-venture-capital) — Series A
- Baylor Angel Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/baylor-angel-network) — Series A
- Nebraska Angels — Series A
- Central Texas Angel Network — Series A
- Fresco Capital — Series A