givestar raises £9 million for its fundraising platform
Its tools connect event organizers, fundraisers, donors and charities, from contactless gifts to supporter engagement.
Fundraising where people take part
givestar began by turning smartphones into contactless donation points and has expanded into a platform for digital and event fundraising. Event partners include RunThrough, Tough Mudder UK, Spartan UK, Ultra Events and Ultra X, embedding fundraising in the sign-up experience and helping charities reach participants as they commit to an event.
Keeping supporters connected to causes
The platform helps charities activate fundraisers, collect donations and maintain relationships with supporters after an event or campaign ends. It has created nearly 800,000 user accounts and supported more than $70 million in donations for over 4,000 charities. The new capital will back continued UK growth and expansion in the United States.
Use of funds
Expand in the United States
Continue growth in the United Kingdom