Zeestr

What Zeestr does

Zeestr is an Austin, Texas-based SaaS company that operates an AI-powered all-in-one fundraising and CRM platform built for nonprofit organizations. The platform consolidates donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, events with ticketing and auctions, recurring giving programs, and a fundraising-native CRM that maintains a 360-degree supporter profile spanning gifts, events, emails, notes, and AI interactions. Its commercial product is sold as Zeestr, with a sub-product (ZeestrFUNDr) functioning as the core funding tool, and an integrated intelligence layer comprising ZeeChat (generative AI assistant for donor communications and ask-amount recommendations), Zee AI (predictive analytics for churn, lifetime value, and recurring revenue forecasting), Jarvis (real-time donation notifications delivered via Slack and Microsoft Teams), and Pledge Patrol (automated recovery of abandoned donations, expiring cards, and overdue pledges, claimed to recover 5-15% of revenue).

The technology stack is delivered as a cloud-based multi-tenant SaaS platform with Stripe embedded as the default payment processor and bidirectional integrations with Salesforce, Virtuous, Mailchimp, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. Compliance posture includes GDPR and CCPA frameworks, supporting both US operations and international data-transfer scenarios. The platform is positioned as a purpose-built alternative to general-purpose incumbents like Classy and Givebutter, emphasizing unified workflows and AI-driven automation that reduce reliance on spreadsheets and disconnected point tools.

Zeestr monetizes through quote-based annual subscriptions tailored to organization size and feature requirements, with a self-launch distribution motion supplemented by dedicated customer success support and a separate enterprise direct-sales channel targeting nonprofit networks, chapters, and agencies managing multiple clients. The company operates as a private LLC under founder Stephanie M. (Founder & CEO), with no disclosed institutional funding, no headcount figures, and no disclosed revenue, indicating an early-stage, founder-led commercial profile.

Name

Zeestr

Legal name

Zeestr, LLC

Website

https://zeestr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Zeestr is an Austin-based SaaS company offering an AI-powered all-in-one fundraising and CRM platform for nonprofit organizations, combining donation pages, events, peer-to-peer campaigns, and predictive donor analytics with embedded Stripe payments. It serves 501(c)(3) nonprofits, networks, and agencies via quote-based subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscription: SaaS platform subscription for nonprofit fundraising, donor management, and campaign tools. The platform includes CRM, AI features (ZeeChat, Jarvis, Pledge Patrol), donation processing, event management, and analytics. Pricing is quote-based, tailored to organization size and feature requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Zeestr provides an AI-powered all-in-one SaaS platform that enables nonprofit organizations to run fundraising campaigns, manage donor relationships via a fundraising-native CRM, host events/ticketing/auctions, and automate donor engagement through the proprietary Zeestr Intelligence Suite (ZeeChat, Jarvis, Pledge Patrol, Zee AI). The platform is offered on a subscription basis with Stripe-embedded payment processing and integrates with Salesforce, Virtuous, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Mailchimp. It targets 501(c)(3) nonprofits, multi-chapter networks, and agencies serving multiple nonprofit clients.

Product overview

Zeestr is an AI-powered all-in-one nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform designed for nonprofits. The platform consists of the core Zeestr platform combined with the Zeestr Intelligence Suite. Key products include: ZeestrFUNDr (the main fundraising platform tool), Zeestr CRM (fundraising-native donor management), ZeeChat (AI copilot for donor communications), Zee AI (analytics and intelligence layer), Pledge Patrol (automated donation recovery), and Jarvis (real-time donation notifications). The platform also includes standard fundraising features for donation pages, peer-to-peer campaigns, events with ticketing and auctions, and multi-campaign management. Powered by Stripe for payment processing out of the box.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ZeestrFUNDr: Main software and services funding platform tool for nonprofit fundraising.
• ZeeChat
• Jarvis
• Pledge Patrol

Products and services

• Zeestr Platform AI-powered all-in-one nonprofit fundraising and CRM platform that brings campaigns, donor data, events, and AI tools (ZeeChat, Jarvis, Pledge Patrol, Zee AI) into one unified workspace for nonprofit organizations, networks, and agencies.
• ZeestrFUNDr Main software and services funding platform tool that enables nonprofits to create campaigns, accept donations, and connect Beneficiaries with Donors through a technology platform powered by Stripe.
• ZeeChat AI Sidekick Generative AI copilot for nonprofit teams that answers supporter questions, drafts emails, appeals, impact blurbs, and thank-you messages in the organization's voice, and suggests smart ask amounts based on donor history and behavior.
• Zeestr CRM Fundraising-native CRM providing a 360-degree view of each supporter including gifts, events, emails, notes, and ZeeChat interactions in one profile.
• Pledge Patrol Automated follow-up system that recovers revenue from abandoned donations, expiring cards, and overdue pledges with personalized reminders, typically recovering 5–15% more revenue from failed gifts.
• Jarvis (Donation Notifications) Real-time donation alert system integrated with Slack and Microsoft Teams that sends instant notifications for new gifts, ticket purchases, and recurring donations, enabling timely team outreach.
• Zee AI Analytics and intelligence layer that surfaces donor patterns, predicts churn, identifies at-risk donors, forecasts recurring revenue, and recommends upgrade, reactivate, and stewardship actions to maximize donor lifetime value.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-15% more recovered revenue from failed or abandoned gifts using Jarvis and Pledge Patrol
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe is built into Zeestr as the default payment processor for secure payment handling. All donations and transactions are processed through Stripe with funds deposited directly into beneficiary bank accounts.
• SalesforcecoreTechnology or IntegrationSalesforce CRM integration allows organizations already using Salesforce to sync donor data bidirectionally with Zeestr, enabling hybrid stacks during transition to all-in-one platform.
• VirtuouscoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM integration with Virtuous enables nonprofits using Virtuous to connect their existing CRM with Zeestr's fundraising platform for unified donor management.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Virtuous: Virtuous is a nonprofit CRM and fundraising platform emphasizing responsive donor management and automation. Zeestr lists Virtuous as an integration partner, signaling overlap in the same customer base and feature set, particularly CRM and automated donor journeys.
• Bonterra (formerly Network for Good): Bonterra combines Network for Good, GivingDays, and other products into a suite serving nonprofits with fundraising, CRM, and donor management. It competes with Zeestr across the same customer segment with broader legacy scale.
• Givebutter: Givebutter is a modern, venture-backed fundraising platform offering donation pages, events, peer-to-peer, and CRM features aimed at nonprofits. Zeestr explicitly names Givebutter as a direct competitor, and the two compete head-to-head for small and mid-sized 501(c)3 accounts.
• Qgiv: Qgiv is an online fundraising platform providing donation forms, event registration, peer-to-peer, and auctions for nonprofits. It serves the same mid-market nonprofit segment with overlapping campaign-management functionality.
• Bloomerang: Bloomerang is a donor management and fundraising CRM platform purpose-built for nonprofits, with donation forms, email, events, and reporting. Its donor-retention focus and CRM-led positioning make it a comparable peer to Zeestr's CRM-led approach.
• Funraise: Funraise is a nonprofit fundraising platform providing donation forms, CRM, peer-to-peer, and event tools. It targets similar nonprofit and multi-tenant network segments, competing with Zeestr on AI-driven donor intelligence and consolidated tool stacks.
• Donorbox: Donorbox is a donation software platform focused on recurring giving, peer-to-peer, and event fundraising for nonprofits. It targets similar small and mid-sized 501(c)3 customers with embedded payment processing, directly overlapping Zeestr's core use cases.
• Classy: Classy is a leading online fundraising platform for nonprofits, offering donation forms, peer-to-peer campaigns, events, and CRM. Zeestr explicitly names Classy as a direct competitor and positions against its 'one-size-fits-all' approach, making it the closest direct peer in the nonprofit fundraising SaaS category.

Broad incumbents

• Salesforce.org Nonprofit Cloud: Salesforce.org provides Nonprofit Cloud, a CRM and fundraising platform built on Salesforce that competes in the same enterprise nonprofit segment. Zeestr integrates with Salesforce rather than replacing it for hybrid stacks, making it both a partner and a broader-incumbent competitor.
• Blackbaud: Blackbaud is the largest incumbent vendor of fundraising, CRM, and financial management software for nonprofits, including Raiser\u2019s Edge NXT and Luminate Online. It competes broadly with Zeestr at the enterprise end of the market while serving a much wider portfolio of nonprofit customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zeestr

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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