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LiquiDonate develops a software platform for the efficient redistribution of excess commercial inventory and returned products. Its proprietary technology connects businesses, including retailers and brands, with vetted nonprofits and schools. This system streamlines the reallocation of unsellable merchandise, helping businesses reduce operational costs and waste while supporting community organizations.
Diz Petit founded LiquiDonate, launching the company in November 2021. The company’s vision stemmed from a world without waste, addressing the environmental and economic inefficiencies of discarded commercial goods. Petit’s insight focused on creating a technological solution to connect businesses with surplus items to organizations in need.
The platform serves businesses with surplus inventory, including retailers and brands, through a structured donation channel. Concurrently, it assists nonprofits and educational institutions with essential supplies. LiquiDonate's mission is to accelerate the world's transition toward a circular economy, promoting resource utilization and waste reduction.
LiquiDonate has raised $6.0M across 2 funding rounds.
LiquiDonate has raised $6.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
LiquiDonate has raised $6.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
LiquiDonate's investors include Alt Capital, Angelic Ventures, Footwork, Greylock, Uncork Capital, Astia, Sean Behr, Gene Joseph D'Ovidio, Jill Greenwald, Sean Plaice.
LiquiDonate has raised $6.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Seed in September 2024.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | $4M Seed | — | ALT Capital, Angelic Ventures, Footwork, Greylock, Uncork Capital | Announced |
| Nov 1, 2022 | $2M Seed | Uncork Capital | ALT Capital, Angelic Ventures, Astia, Footwork, Greylock, Sean Behr, Gene Joseph D'ovidio, Jill Greenwald, Sean Behr, Sean Plaice | Announced |
LiquiDonate is a B2B SaaS platform that provides proprietary software to help retailers, brands, and businesses sustainably manage unsellable returns, excess inventory, and warehouse goods by matching them with a network of over 4,000 nonprofits, schools, and upcycling organizations.[1][2][3][6] It serves retailers facing high return costs and waste challenges, solving the problem of the 11.3 million tons of retail items sent to landfills annually by enabling hyper-local donations that cut shipping expenses, reduce environmental impact, and provide tax-deductible receipts—having already diverted over 12.3 million pounds of goods from landfills for more than 150 brands like Room & Board, Liquid Death, and Tuft & Needle.[2][3][4][7] Named to TIME's 2025 Best Inventions list, the company demonstrates strong growth momentum through integrations like Loop Returns, which have helped partners reduce shipping costs by 26% and mileage by 1,300 miles on average.[2][3][5]
LiquiDonate was founded in 2021 in Oakland, California, by two ex-Postmates employees, including CEO who drew inspiration from her volunteering experience where colleagues frequently asked her to find homes for excess items at nonprofits.[1][2][3][4] Recognizing her talent for matching goods to needs, the founder aimed to scale this to combat landfill waste from retail returns and overstock, developing software that connects brands with local charities for seamless, cost-saving donations.[2][3][4] Early traction came quickly, with the platform launching in November 2021 and growing to support 150+ brands, diverting millions of items while earning certifications like California Green Business Partner.[1][4]
LiquiDonate rides the wave of circular economy and climate-tech trends, addressing retail's massive waste problem amid rising sustainability mandates and consumer demand for eco-friendly practices.[1][2][3][4] Its timing aligns perfectly with post-2020 e-commerce return surges and regulatory pressures on waste, positioning it as a key player in sustainable reverse logistics where traditional disposal is costly and environmentally damaging.[5][7] Market forces like high shipping expenses and ESG reporting favor its hyper-local model, influencing the ecosystem by setting standards for donation tech—evidenced by TIME recognition and integrations that normalize waste diversion for retailers, potentially accelerating industry-wide shifts toward zero-waste supply chains.[2][3][5]
LiquiDonate is poised for rapid expansion by deepening RMS/WMS integrations, growing its nonprofit network, and targeting larger retailers amid escalating climate regulations and return volumes.[2][5][6] Trends like AI-driven logistics and corporate net-zero pledges will amplify its impact, potentially scaling diversions to billions of pounds while monetizing through SaaS subscriptions and premium features.[3][9] As the go-to platform for turning retail waste into social good, its influence could redefine sustainable inventory management, building on TIME acclaim to attract enterprise adoption and further solidify its lead in circular retail tech.[2][3]
