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Groundswell

Groundswell

Private
El Segundo, CaliforniaEnterprise Softwarehttps://www.groundswell.io/

Last Round

Seed

Nov 30, 2021

Total Funding Raised

$15M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

Groundswell is a fintech company that provides a corporate philanthropy platform designed to turn donor-advised funds into employee benefits.

Sector

Enterprise Software

Verticals

HR, ESG Analytics, Digital Payments

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Payment Processing Fee

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

corporate philanthropyemployee givingCSR softwarecorporate social responsibilitymatching giftsphilanthropy as a servicePhaaSvolunteer trackingemployee engagementsocial impact metricsgiving platformcharitable donationsESG analyticsESG softwareimpact techcharity techSaaS platform

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Groundswell Comparables

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Groundswell Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
SeedNov 30, 2021

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Jake Wood

Cofounder & CEO

Founding Team

Dick Fickling

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Candice Schmitt

CAO COO

Executive Team

Groundswell Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Groundswell investors
InvestorRounds
Human VenturesSeed
GVSeed
Moonshots CapitalSeed
Felicis VenturesSeed
Core Innovation CapitalSeed

Market signals

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Groundswell Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Groundswell a public or private company?

Groundswell is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Groundswell?

Groundswell is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Groundswell worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Groundswell is not publicly available.

Can I buy Groundswell stock?

Groundswell shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.

When was Groundswell's last funding round?

Groundswell's most recent funding round was Seed on November 30, 2021.

Who are the main investors in Groundswell?

Key investors in Groundswell include GV.

Will Groundswell IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Groundswell.

How can I track Groundswell secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEl Segundo, California
Employee Range20
Year Founded2021
Last FundingNov 30, 2021

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