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Engiven

Carlsbad, US · Founded 2018 · Delaware corporation · 9 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Engiven is a donation platform that lets nonprofit organizations accept and process cryptocurrency, stock, and legacy gifts, with white-labeled giving widgets, automated receipts, tax-form generation (8282/8283), and end-to-end crypto processing. It serves nonprofits and supports 95+ cryptocurrencies with SOC2 Type 1 & 2 certification.

Founders & leadership

Engiven was founded in 2018 by James Lawrence.

JLJames Lawrence
James LawrenceCo-Founder & CEOHe previously co-founded and led Mogiv, a mobile giving technology company acquired in 2016, served as Chief of Staff at San Diego Rock Church, and founded GrepNet, a software engineering firm acquired in 1999.
MHMatt Hayes
Matt HayesPresident
JGJustin Greene
Justin GreeneCFOJustin Greene serves as CFO at Engiven after working as a nonprofit tax and accounting advisor at the organization. He holds a CPA license, a CGMA designation, a bachelor's degree in accounting from Christopher Newport University, and has completed blockchain education through MIT Sloan.
HLHuy Ly
Huy LyCTOHuy Ly is CTO of Engiven, a donation platform for nonprofits that processes cryptocurrency, stock, and legacy gifts with automated tax-form generation and white-labeled giving widgets. He brings technology leadership experience and expertise in strategic planning and software development across education, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
WT
Wallace TsuhaNamed on SEC filing
DP
David PellingNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.9M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2022

▶$1.2MraisedDec 2022 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin GreeneExecutive Officer
  • Hui LyExecutive Officer
  • Brandon MurphyExecutive Officer
  • Matthew HayesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • James LawrenceExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.7M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Nov 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.1MraisedJan 2022 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Justin GreeneExecutive Officer
  • Matthew HayesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • James LawrenceExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Brandon MurphyExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.1M
Amount sold
$1.1M
First sale
Sep 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$603.5KraisedMay 2018 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James LawrenceExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Matthew HayesExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Wallace TsuhaDirector, Promoter
  • David PellingExecutive Officer, Promoter
Offering amount
$2.1M
Amount sold
$603.5K
First sale
May 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Oregon, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Engiven do?
Engiven is a donation platform that lets nonprofit organizations accept and process cryptocurrency, stock, and legacy gifts, with white-labeled giving widgets, automated receipts, tax-form generation (8282/8283), and end-to-end crypto processing. It serves nonprofits and supports 95+ cryptocurrencies with SOC2 Type 1 & 2 certification.
Who founded Engiven?
Engiven was founded by James Lawrence in 2018.
Who are Engiven's investors?
Engiven's investors include GateCap Ventures.
How much funding has Engiven raised?
Engiven has disclosed $2.9M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Engiven headquartered?
Engiven is headquartered in Carlsbad, US.