Raffle Nexus

What Raffle Nexus does

Raffle Nexus Canada Inc. is a Surrey, British Columbia-based private company founded in 2015 that operates a certified online raffle platform for Canadian charities and non-profits. The browser-based platform handles the full raffle lifecycle — custom-branded raffle websites, multi-channel order intake (online, phone, mail, in-person), paper and electronic ticketing with delivery tracking, certified random number generator draws, automated accounting and bank reconciliation, and real-time analytics. It supports 50/50, single/multi-prize, calendar, and sweepstakes raffle formats, plus a mobile point-of-sale module for on-site ticket sales. The company also operates RaffleDrone, described as Canada's first fully managed, gaming-approved aerial raffle solution using Transport Canada-licensed drone pilots for live event winner selection, primarily at golf tournaments.

Name

Raffle Nexus

Legal name

Raffle Nexus Canada Inc.

Website

https://rafflenexus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raffle Nexus Canada Inc. is a Surrey, BC-based private company founded in 2015 that provides a certified online raffle platform for Canadian charities and non-profits, managing raffle websites, multi-channel ticket orders, draws, accounting, and analytics across four provincially regulated markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Raffle and Gaming Platform Software

NAICS

Other Gambling Industries (713290), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App) (MPAEAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lottery Operators (Government & Private Licensed) (MPAEAFAA), Lottery Data, Analytics & Responsible Gaming Tools (MPAEAFAJ)

Keywords

• Raffle platform software
• Charitable gaming services
• Online 50/50 draws
• Nonprofit fundraising technology
• Certified raffle management

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Raffle Platform Services: Transaction-based revenue model with no upfront cost or monthly fees. Revenue generated from raffle ticket sales processing, with pricing varying based on raffle size and organizational needs. Quote-based pricing for custom solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Raffle Nexus operates a fully managed, browser-based raffle platform that lets Canadian charities and non-profits run compliant online raffles and 50/50 draws end-to-end, including branded raffle websites, multi-channel order processing (online, phone, mail, in-person), paper and electronic ticket support, automated accounting, certified random number generator draws, real-time analytics, and PCI-compliant payment processing. The company is registered as a certified gaming service provider in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario, and also offers the Raffle Drone, a fully managed gaming-approved aerial ball-drop service for live event winner selection.

Product overview

Raffle Nexus is a Canadian online raffle platform designed for charities and non-profits. The core platform provides browser-based tools for running raffle websites, managing orders, processing tickets, handling accounting, and conducting draws. Four main program types support different raffle formats: 50/50 Raffle (progressive pot fundraising), Prize Raffle (single/multi-prize draws), Calendar Raffle (daily/weekly draws over time), and the Raffle Drone (aerial drone-based winner selection). Supporting modules include Mobile POS (tablets/printers for on-site sales), Call Centre Module, Paper Ticket Solution, Raffle Nexus Analytics, and an Affiliate System. The platform integrates with multiple payment processors (Stripe, Global Payments, Moneris, Elavon, Worldline, Bambora) and supports Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raffle Drone: Canada's first fully managed, gaming-approved aerial raffle solution using drone technology for winner selection at events.
• Raffle Insider

Products and services

• Online Raffle Platform Browser-based, fully managed raffle platform for Canadian charities and non-profits that handles custom-branded raffle websites, multi-channel order processing (online, phone, mail, in-person), paper and eTicket support, certified RNG draws, automated accounting, real-time analytics, and PCI-compliant payment processing.
• 50/50 Raffle Classic fundraising draw where half the proceeds go to the winning ticket holder and half to the non-profit organization; supports progressive (growing) jackpot functionality managed through the Raffle Nexus platform.
• Prize Raffle Raffle program where supporters buy tickets for a chance to win one or more prizes while supporting a charitable cause; supports single prize, multi-prize, and sweepstakes formats.
• Calendar Raffle Fundraising raffle program with daily or weekly prize draws conducted over a specified period, designed to maximize supporter engagement through multiple chances to win.
• Raffle Drone Canada's first fully managed, gaming-approved aerial raffle solution in which a licensed drone performs an aerial ball drop to select the winning ticket at live events such as golf tournaments; service includes licensed pilot, on-site staff, custom golf balls, and full event management.

Quantifiable outcome

• $100,000,000+ raised by clients since 2015

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Global Payments Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor integrated into the platform for online raffle ticket sales. Supports Visa, MasterCard transactions for ticket purchases.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor supporting online credit card transactions for raffle ticket purchases on the platform.
• BamboracoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor integrated for secure online transactions for raffle ticket sales.
• ElavoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor supporting merchant services for raffle transaction processing.
• MoneriscoreTechnology or IntegrationCanadian payment processor integrated for credit card transaction handling.
• Transport CanadacoreOthersAdvanced RPAS (drone) pilot licensing for RaffleDrone operations. Required for legal drone flight operations in Canada.
• BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB)coreOthersProvincial gaming authority in British Columbia. RNC is registered as Other Gaming Service Provider (Ticket Raffler), Registration Number: 242682.
• Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC)coreOthersProvincial gaming authority in Alberta. RNC is certified as Electronic Raffle System provider.
• Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)coreOthersProvincial gaming authority in Ontario. RNC is registered as Gaming-Related Supplier, Registration Number: GRSGS00201388.
• Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)coreOthersProvincial gaming authority in Saskatchewan. RNC is registered as Information Technology Services provider, Registration Number: 838799GS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RallyUp: Cloud-based raffle, sweepstakes and auction platform for non-profits and schools. Directly competes on online raffle creation, drawing, and white-label supporter experiences for the same charitable-giving buyer.
• OneCause: US-based online raffle, auction and event fundraising platform purpose-built for non-profits. Closely comparable product surface (ticketing, draws, multi-channel order intake) and target customer base (charities, foundations), differing primarily by geography.
• Ascend Fundraising Solutions: Canadian-focused fundraising services and raffle/lottery program operator for charities. Comparable in vertical specialization and use of certified gaming infrastructure for non-profit clients.

Broad incumbents

• International Game Technology (IGT): Major lottery and gaming technology vendor operating regulated lottery systems worldwide. Comparable in providing end-to-end lottery infrastructure, though at much larger enterprise scale than Raffle Nexus.
• Pollard Banknote: Established lottery product and services provider serving government and charitable lotteries globally. Comparable as a regulated lottery infrastructure partner, though focused on instant tickets and print rather than digital draws.
• NeoGames: iLottery and iGaming technology provider offering turnkey digital lottery platforms to government and licensed operators. Comparable technology stack for digital lottery operations, though focused on government contracts rather than charity segment.
• Light & Wonder (Scientific Games): Global gaming and lottery systems provider serving state and provincial lotteries with iLottery platforms, draws and managed services. Relevant as a broad incumbent whose iLottery stack competes for the same regulated-lottery opportunity.

Emerging players

• Funraise: Non-profit fundraising CRM and event platform offering ticketing, raffles and donation pages. Overlaps in target customer and core transaction mechanics, but is not a licensed gaming-services provider.
• Givebutter: Modern online fundraising platform for non-profits with built-in raffle, auction and donation workflows. Comparable target market, with a broader feature set but lighter depth on certified gaming compliance.
• Stride Management: Fundraising and charitable gaming program management firm supporting non-profit lotteries and raffles in North America. Comparable as a managed-services peer in the non-profit raffle value chain.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rafflenexus
• Instagraminstagram.com/rafflenexus
• Xx.com/rafflenexus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raffle-nexus-canada-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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