GroupRaise

Name

GroupRaise

Legal name

GroupRaise

Website

https://GroupRaise.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Fundraising Software

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded) (MPAGAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO)

Keywords

• Restaurant fundraising platform
• Nonprofit fundraising software
• Group dining events
• Cause marketing marketplace
• Community fundraising platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Transaction-based fundraising commission: Platform facilitates restaurant fundraisers where restaurants donate a percentage of sales back to non-profit causes. GroupRaise operates as the intermediary platform connecting groups with restaurants, earning revenue through the transaction flow generated by these fundraising events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GroupRaise operates an online marketplace that connects nonprofit organizations with a national network of 10,000+ participating restaurants to run group dining fundraisers, where restaurants donate a percentage of sales (typically 15%–50%+) back to the cause. The platform also enables digital fundraising campaigns through brand partners such as Krispy Kreme, Dave & Buster's, Regal Cinemas, Instacart, ThriftBooks, Mixbook, and Coffee for a Cause. Nonprofits can find local opportunities, request dates, manage RSVPs, and share campaigns socially, with setup reportedly taking around five minutes at no upfront cost to the organizer.

Product overview

GroupRaise is a nonprofit fundraising platform that operates as a marketplace connecting organizations with restaurant and retail brand partners. The core platform consists of the Restaurant Fundraiser Platform, which enables nonprofits to organize group meals at participating restaurants where a percentage of sales is donated back. This is complemented by a Brand Directory and Cities and Communities search tool for finding local fundraising opportunities. The platform also offers multiple branded fundraising campaign modules including Krispy Kreme, Dave & Buster's, Regal Cinemas, Instacart, ThriftBooks, Mixbook, and Coffee for a Cause — each representing a distinct brand partnership that nonprofits can use to run digital or in-person fundraising campaigns. The platform works with over 10,000 restaurant locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Restaurant Fundraiser Platform Online marketplace connecting nonprofit organizations with local restaurants to organize group meals where restaurants donate a percentage of sales back to the cause. Used by schools, religious organizations, community groups, sports teams, and other charitable organizations.
• Brand Directory Directory of brand partners available for fundraising campaigns, including restaurants and retail brands, allowing nonprofits to browse non-dining fundraising options alongside restaurant fundraisers.
• Cities and Communities Geographic search and organization tool allowing nonprofits to find restaurant fundraising opportunities in their local communities across the United States.
• Krispy Kreme Fundraising Campaign Digital fundraising campaign enabling nonprofits to sell Krispy Kreme product (digital dozens) with 50%+ donation back to their cause, with availability at nearest Krispy Kreme locations.
• Coffee for a Cause Fundraising Campaign Coffee fundraising campaign with nationwide shipping, offering 33% donation back to participating nonprofits running coffee-themed fundraisers.
• Dave & Buster's Fundraising Campaign Fundraising campaign at Dave & Buster's entertainment venues offering 50% donation back to nonprofits on food and beverage purchases during fundraiser events at participating locations.
• Regal Cinemas Fundraising Campaign Movie theater fundraising campaign with 25% donation back to nonprofits on concession sales during fundraising events at participating Regal Cinemas locations.
• Instacart Gift Card Fundraising Fundraising campaign offering Instacart gift cards in denominations from $1 to $10 with nationwide availability for nonprofit fundraising.
• ThriftBooks Fundraising Campaign Book fundraising campaign through the ThriftBooks online bookstore, available nationwide with shipping for nonprofit fundraising.
• Mixbook Calendar Fundraising Campaign Custom photo product fundraising campaign offering 20%+ donation back to nonprofits through customizable calendars and photo products via Mixbook.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Five GuyscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating restaurant chain that donates a percentage of sales from GroupRaise fundraiser events back to non-profit causes. Example shows 20% donation rate for fundraising groups.
• Krispy KremecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational brand partner offering digital fundraising campaigns with 50%+ donation rates. Ships nationwide, allowing non-profits to run virtual fundraising campaigns.
• Dave & Buster'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEntertainment venue partner offering 50% donation rate on food and beverage purchases during fundraiser events. Available at locations like Cary, NC.
• Regal CinemascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMovie theater chain partner offering 25% donation rate on concession sales during fundraising events at participating locations like Raleigh, NC.
• InstacartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrocery delivery partner offering gift card fundraising campaigns with denominations from $1-$10, available nationwide for non-profit fundraising.
• ThriftBooksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline bookstore partner providing fundraising campaign options for non-profits through book-related promotions.
• MixbookminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCustom photo product partner offering 20%+ commission rate on fundraising campaigns for customizable calendars and photo products.
• Vesuvio's Italian RestaurantcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Italian restaurant in Roxboro, NC participating in GroupRaise network, offering 15% donation back to non-profit groups.
• Diamond Pizza & GrillcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal pizza restaurant in Youngsville, NC participating in GroupRaise network for fundraising events.
• Coffee for a CauseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoffee brand offering 33% donation rate on fundraising campaigns, ships nationwide, allowing non-profits to run coffee-themed fundraisers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Funraise: Funraise is a venture-backed nonprofit fundraising platform offering donation forms, event ticketing, CRM and peer-to-peer campaigns. It competes with GroupRaise for nonprofit fundraising dollars with a more SaaS-centric product set.
• DoJiggy: DoJiggy provides online fundraising software for nonprofits, schools and community groups including event-based and team fundraisers. It overlaps with GroupRaise on nonprofit event fundraising, though with a broader event-management toolkit than restaurant-specific logistics.
• RaiseDonors: RaiseDonors provides online fundraising pages, donation forms, text-to-give and event tools for nonprofits. It is a smaller direct competitor in the nonprofit digital fundraising category.
• Dining for Dollars: Dining for Dollars operates a near-identical model, connecting nonprofit groups with local restaurants that donate a percentage of sales during designated fundraiser nights. It is the closest direct competitor in the restaurant-based community fundraising space.
• CauseVox: CauseVox is a peer-to-peer and crowdfunding fundraising platform for nonprofits, offering campaign pages, donation forms and event tools. It targets the same nonprofit organizer and competes for online fundraising mindshare.
• Givebutter: Givebutter is a modern nonprofit fundraising platform covering donations, events, auctions, ticketing and member management. It is a direct competitor for nonprofit organizers' fundraising technology budget.
• RallyUp: RallyUp offers online fundraising campaigns for nonprofits including sweepstakes, auctions, raffles and ticketed events. It is comparable to GroupRaise as an alternative campaign destination for the same nonprofit organizer buyer.
• 4AllPromos: 4AllPromos runs custom-product fundraising programs (similar to GroupRaise's Mixbook and ThriftBooks modules) where nonprofits earn commissions on branded merchandise sales. It is directly comparable as an alternative add-on fundraising channel for the same nonprofit audience.

Broad incumbents

• Bonterra (Network for Good): Bonterra is a large nonprofit-software suite that includes Network for Good's donation forms, CRM and fundraising tools. It is a broader incumbent competing for the same nonprofit technology wallet and could plausibly extend into event- or merchant-driven fundraising.
• GoFundMe Charity: GoFundMe Charity is the nonprofit arm of the dominant consumer crowdfunding platform, offering donation pages, peer-to-peer and event fundraising at massive scale. It is a broader incumbent alternative for nonprofits running group or community-driven campaigns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GroupRaise
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors9 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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