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Based in Austin, Texas, Accelerist provides a B2B SaaS platform that connects corporate brands with nonprofit organizations to facilitate, manage, and measure social impact partnerships. The company's proprietary data engine tracks the cause-related preferences of over 200 million consumers, allowing corporate social responsibility teams to prospect, vet, and execute purpose-driven campaigns. Operating with an estimated 10 to 50 employees and generating under $5 million in annual revenue, the enterprise charges recurring subscription fees for platform access, data insights, and partnership matchmaking. Accelerist has secured approximately $2.5 million in total funding from lead investors such as Good Growth Capital and Golden Seeds, while serving prominent nonprofit customers including the American Heart Association, Save the Children, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The software company was officially founded in 2016 by chief executive officer Brittany Hill.
Accelerist has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round.
Accelerist has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Accelerist is a SaaS platform that connects companies and nonprofits to facilitate social impact partnerships, automating outreach, partner matching, asset creation, fundraising, engagement, and impact reporting.[1][3][6] It serves corporate social responsibility (CSR) teams, account managers, and nonprofit leaders, solving inefficiencies in prospecting, vetting, sustaining, and measuring partnerships by providing data-driven tools that save time (up to 40 hours/month), reduce costs (up to 20%), and boost fundraising (e.g., 10% more via analytics).[1][4][6] Founded in 2016 in Austin, Texas, the seed-stage company has raised $1M and powers hundreds of brands and charities, with growth via acquisitions like GiveWorx to integrate fundraising capabilities.[1][5]
Accelerist was founded in 2016 in Austin, Texas, by CEO Brittany Hill and a team of former CSR professionals and fundraisers who identified frustrations with outdated tools for social impact partnerships.[1][4][5] The idea emerged from their frontline experience, aiming to rethink the status quo with smart technology to connect companies and causes more efficiently.[3][5] Early traction included building a proprietary platform for prospecting and analytics; pivotal moments feature the 2022 acquisition of GiveWorx, enhancing fundraising at registers and workplaces, and executive hires like a Chief Revenue Officer to fuel expansion.[1][4][5]
Accelerist rides the surge in corporate social impact tech, fueled by rising CSR demands, employee activism, and purpose-driven investing amid ESG pressures.[1][3] Timing aligns with post-pandemic shifts toward hybrid fundraising and measurable social ROI, where nonprofits and brands seek efficient tools amid donor fatigue.[5][6] Market forces like data privacy regs and AI-driven personalization favor its smart platform, positioning it against incumbents by focusing on profit-purpose alignment.[4] It influences the ecosystem by enabling scalable partnerships, boosting funds for causes (e.g., Steptember campaigns), and standardizing impact metrics for broader adoption.[1][6]
Accelerist is poised for accelerated growth through platform expansions, more acquisitions, and AI enhancements to predictive matching and real-time ROI forecasting. Trends like integrated fintech for micro-donations and global ESG mandates will amplify demand, potentially scaling its user base beyond hundreds of clients. Its influence may evolve from niche connector to category leader in social impact SaaS, empowering more efficient "do-good" ecosystems—tying back to its core mission of igniting tangible progress between companies and causes.[3][5]
Accelerist has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Series U in December 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | $1M Series U | — | Golden Section Ventures | Announced |
Accelerist has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Accelerist's investors include Golden Section Ventures.
