RaiseNow, a leading fundraising technology provider based in Zurich and Berlin, is thrilled to announce its merger with Koalect, the Belgium-based peer-to-peer fundraising and crowdfunding innovator. This merger is a strategic alignment that promises to redefine the digital fundraising landscape in Europe, offering the best fundraising technology on the continent.

Merger Highlights

A Vision for Impact: Both companies have consistently championed the transformative power of technology for societal change. This merger amplifies our collective reach, ensuring that nonprofits and charities are equipped with the best tools and strategies in the market.

Best-in-Class Technology: Koalect's state-of-the-art peer-to-peer fundraising & crowdfunding technology, combined with RaiseNow's global expertise in digital fundraising and payment technology, ensures clients have access to the best technology in the market. We now have the most extensive R&D Department in fundraising technology in Europe, and we will set new standards, challenge the status quo, and introduce innovations that redefine norms in fundraising technology.

Shared Values and Culture: Both companies are founder-driven and passionate about product development. We share an open, progressive company culture with teams working remotely globally.

The Road Ahead

As we venture into this new phase, our primary focus remains delivering enhanced value to our clients. Our combined expertise ensures that our customers will benefit from a broader spectrum of solutions and services tailored to meet the evolving demands of the digital fundraising landscape. This union amplifies our technological capabilities and deepens our understanding of the diverse European market. Customers can anticipate more extensive solutions and a holistic approach to their fundraising needs.

Our commitment to fostering genuine partnerships with our clients and partners remains unwavering as we continue to innovate. Together, we are poised to shape the future of digital engagement and fundraising in Europe.

About RaiseNow

Founded in 2015 with a vision of enabling people and organisations to do good in a digital world, RaiseNow is a powerful end-to-end fundraising solution for ambitious charities and nonprofits. We empower fundraisers and advance their missions to collect donations in a more efficient, user-friendly, and successful way than before. Bringing digital fundraising to the next level, our platform handles all the needs of a nonprofit organisation - from online donation and payment processing to peer-to-peer fundraising and seamless integrations with existing tools. In 2023 we currently support over 6,000 organisations worldwide - including Save the Children International, WWF, Amnesty, and UNICEF - processing over 14 million transactions and a donation volume of over 800 million euros.

About Koalect

Koalect was founded by four young Belgian entrepreneurs in late 2014. Since then, they have been revolutionising the landscape of crowd engagement. Recognizing that every organisation boasts a distinct crowd, Koalect has meticulously developed a set of tools designed to unlock and enhance personalization. Their platform offers various modules, from donation-based crowdfunding and payment solutions utilising QR codes to crowdsourcing and crowd voting. Beyond its robust offerings, Koalect empowers organisations with a user-centric back-office, enabling them to independently launch campaigns and gain invaluable insights into their performance and supporter dynamics. Flexibility is at the heart of Koalect's ethos, with its API designed for seamless integration with an organisation's preferred technologies. This adaptability extends to design, allowing organisations to tailor the platform's aesthetics and tone to resonate with their brand.

For a closer look at RaiseNow's offerings, visit raisenow.com. To delve into Koalect's innovative solutions, visit koalect.com.