How much funding has HandUp raised?

HandUp has raised $1.1M in total funding, most recently a Seed round.

Who are HandUp's investors?

HandUp's investors include Version One Ventures, Angel investors, Launch, SV Angel, Marc Benioff, Eric Ries.

Where is HandUp headquartered?

HandUp is headquartered in San Francisco, United States.

HandUp

Acquired

Fight poverty in your community

San Francisco, United States · Founded 2013 · $1.1M raised

Fintech

Headquarters: San Francisco
Employees: 1–10
Founded: 2013
Business Model: B2C

Website: handup.org
Total Funding: $1.1M
Last Round: $200K SeedOct 2015
Rounds: 2

About

HandUp is a crowdfunding and direct giving platform that connects donors with individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty through trusted nonprofit partners. Founded in August 2013 in San Francisco by Rose Broome, Sammie Rayner, and Zac Witte, HandUp enables nonprofits to create transparent fundraising campaigns where 100% of donations go directly to verified members in need — covering needs like housing security deposits, food, and other essentials. The platform operates through a network of 100+ nonprofit partners across the US including in the SF Bay Area, Detroit metro, Portland, Atlanta, and other cities. HandUp has facilitated over $7.49 million in donations and helped more than 10,500 individuals reach their goals. The company was acquired in 2017 by South Oakland Shelter.

Summary

HandUp is a Fintech company based in San Francisco, United States, founded in 2013. It has raised $1.1M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $200K Seed round in Oct 2015. Investors include Version One Ventures, Angel investors and Launch.