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Catchafire

New York, US · 5 known investors

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Delivers flexible, responsive support to nonprofits.

Founders & leadership

RC
Rachael ChongFounder

Board

JM
Joshua MailmanBoard director
CK
Chris KleinertBoard director
SS
Scott SmithBoard director
ME
Michael EllisBoard director
NC
Niko CannerBoard director

Investors · 5

Kapor Capitallisted by Kapor CapitalOakland · $100K – $1M

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New Ground Ventureslisted by New Ground VenturesWestport

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Sorenson Impact Foundationlisted by Sorenson Impact FoundationSalt Lake City

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Upstage Ventureslisted by Upstage Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$13.1M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2014–2023

▶$600KraisedJun 2023 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Daniel AshDirector
  • Jhoan ChecoExecutive Officer
  • Niko CannerDirector
  • Michael EllisDirector
  • Hefei LiExecutive Officer
  • Katherine BradyExecutive Officer
  • Rishi ShahDirector
  • Scott SmithDirector
  • Rachael ChongDirector
  • Susan DavisDirector
  • Matt MiszewskiExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$600K
Amount sold
$600K
First sale
Jun 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$5.1MraisedApr 2020 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Chris KleinertDirector
  • Susan DavisDirector
  • Hefei LiExecutive Officer
  • Niko CannerDirector
  • Scott SmithDirector
  • Rishi ShahDirector
  • Rachael ChongExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael EllisDirector
Offering amount
$5.6M
Amount sold
$5.1M
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedApr 2019 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rachael ChongExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott SmithDirector
  • Joshua MailmanDirector
  • Chris KleinertDirector
  • Niko CannerDirector
  • Michael EllisDirector
Offering amount
$4M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Aug 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.9MraisedFeb 2017 · 12 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott SmithDirector
  • Michael EllisDirector
  • Joshua MailmanDirector
  • Niko CannerDirector
  • Chris KleinertDirector
  • Rachael ChongExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.1M
Amount sold
$3.9M
First sale
Feb 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.2MraisedJul 2014 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Joshua MailmanDirector
  • Scott SmithDirector
  • Rachael ChongExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$2.9M
Amount sold
$2.2M
First sale
Jun 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Dominion Energy partners with Catchafire to provide nonprofit supportblog.catchafire.org · Feb 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Catchafire do?
Delivers flexible, responsive support to nonprofits.
Who founded Catchafire?
Catchafire was founded by Rachael Chong.
Who are Catchafire's investors?
Catchafire's investors include Gotham Gal Ventures, Kapor Capital, New Ground Ventures, Sorenson Impact Foundation, Upstage Ventures.
How much funding has Catchafire raised?
Catchafire has disclosed $13.1M raised across 5 rounds.
Where is Catchafire headquartered?
Catchafire is headquartered in New York, US.