Donio

What Donio does

Donio s.r.o. (operating as Donio, https://www.donio.cz) is a Czech Republic-based online crowdfunding platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in Prague at Bucharova 2928/14a. It operates a dual-product platform consisting of 'Dobročinné sbírky' (charitable collections) for medical treatments, humanitarian aid, animal rescue, and community causes, and 'Komerční projekty' (commercial/reward-based projects) for creators, entrepreneurs, and community initiatives. The platform is built on a modern web stack (React, Next.js, Cloudflare) with social login via Google and Facebook, payment integrations including Visa, Mastercard, Google Pay, and Apple Pay, and analytics tooling (Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mixpanel).

Name

Donio

Legal name

Donio s.r.o.

Website

https://donio.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Donio is a Czech Republic-based online crowdfunding platform founded in 2019, enabling individuals, families, NGOs, and creators to raise funds for medical treatments, humanitarian causes, and creative projects, passing 100% of contributions to beneficiaries and earning revenue through voluntary donor tips.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Crowdfunding Platform

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Fundraising & Crowdfunding Platforms (Recurring/Project-Based) (MPACAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Creator Tipping, Donations & Micro-Payments (MPACAFAB)

Keywords

• Online crowdfunding platform
• Charitable fundraising service
• Reward-based crowdfunding
• Donation marketplace
• CSR giving platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Voluntary Donor Contributions: Donio covers its operating costs (including bank transaction fees) through voluntary contributions made by donors who choose to add a tip/donation on top of their campaign contribution. The platform does not charge commission on funds raised.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Donio operates a self-serve online crowdfunding platform enabling individuals, families, NGOs, and creators to launch fundraising campaigns. It offers two core products: Dobročinné sbírky (charitable crowdfunding for medical treatments, humanitarian aid, and community causes) and Komerční projekty (reward-based crowdfunding for creative and entrepreneurial ventures). The platform passes 100% of raised funds to beneficiaries with no commissions or fees, covering bank transaction costs through voluntary donor contributions.

Product overview

Donio operates as a dual-purpose crowdfunding platform consisting of two core products: (1) Dobročinné sbírky — charitable crowdfunding for medical treatments, humanitarian crises, animal welfare, and community causes — where 100% of raised funds are passed to beneficiaries with no platform commission; and (2) Komerční projekty — reward-based crowdfunding for creative, entrepreneurial, and cultural projects offering backers tangible or experiential rewards. Supporting modules include Pravidelný dárce (recurring donations) and a Pro firmy CSR platform for corporate engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dobročinné sbírky (Charitable Crowdfunding) Charitable crowdfunding platform enabling individuals, families, and organizations in the Czech Republic to raise funds for medical treatments, humanitarian aid, animal rescue, and community causes. The platform passes 100% of raised funds to beneficiaries with no commissions or fees.
• Komerční projekty (Commercial Reward-Based Crowdfunding) Reward-based crowdfunding platform for Czech creators, entrepreneurs, and organizations to fund creative projects, products, or ventures in exchange for tangible or experiential rewards. Features flexible funding thresholds (25-50% of target) rather than all-or-nothing models.
• Pravidelný dárce (Recurring Donor) Recurring donation feature allowing donors to set up automatic periodic contributions to campaigns, providing sustained financial support to beneficiaries.
• Pro firmy (Corporate CSR Platform) Corporate social responsibility platform enabling Czech businesses to create campaigns, communicate impact content, and engage employees and clients in charitable giving with transparent donation matching.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,853,907,835 CZK raised across all campaigns
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Startovač: Czech reward-based crowdfunding platform focused on creative and entrepreneurial projects. Directly competes with Donio's Komerční projekty (commercial crowdfunding) product in the same Czech market with a similar self-serve model.
• GiveSendGo: Faith-leaning donation crowdfunding platform used for medical, humanitarian, and community fundraisers. Comparable to Donio's charitable product in mechanics and donor psychology, particularly for story-driven personal-cause campaigns.

Broad incumbents

• GoFundMe: Largest global donation crowdfunding platform. Operates the same charitable-campaign model as Donio's Dobročinné sbírky across many geographies and dwarfs Donio on scale and brand, presenting the most significant competitive threat for cross-border donor attention.
• Kickstarter: Global leader in reward-based crowdfunding for creative projects (film, music, design, games). Directly comparable to Donio's Komerční projekty product on category and mechanics, with much greater international reach.
• Indiegogo: Established global reward-based crowdfunding competitor to Kickstarter with flexible funding models. Comparable to Donio's commercial product line, particularly in CZE/CEE-adjacent creative and tech use cases.
• Patreon: Subscription-based creator monetization platform. Overlaps with Donio's recurring donor (Pravidelný dárce) module and broader creator-funding use cases, though anchored on ongoing membership rather than discrete campaigns.

Emerging players

• Fundly: US-based donation and personal crowdfunding platform. Similar self-serve flow to Donio and operates in the medical/personal-cause fundraising space; smaller and less differentiated than GoFundMe but a comparable category participant.
• DonateDonate: Recurring-giving focused donation platform positioned for nonprofits and ongoing donor relationships. Conceptually adjacent to Donio's Pravidelný dárce module and CSR partner model.

Regional players

• WhyDonate: European-headquartered online donation and peer-to-peer fundraising platform active in multiple EU markets including Central Europe. Comparable product offering (charitable fundraising + recurring giving) and potential direct competitor as Donio expands beyond the Czech Republic.
• Fundr: Czech donation/fundraising platform with similar cause-based campaign focus. Operates in the same domestic market as Donio, competing for the same Czech donor wallet and nonprofit partnerships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doniocz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXv5UNMPDNVTweLfn-Dc6sA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Doniocz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/donio
• Instagraminstagram.com/doniocz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Donio