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GiveCampus

YC S15

Washington, US · Founded 2014 · 130 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

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GiveCampus provides donation and fundraising software that schools, colleges, and universities use to collect contributions from donors. The platform has processed billions in educational giving across thousands of institutions.

EdTechFintechSaaSEducationB2BUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S15)

GiveCampus was founded in 2014 by Kestrel Linder and Michael Kong.

KLKestrel Linder
Kestrel LinderFounder
MKMichael Kong
Michael KongFounder

Investors · 6

Silversmith Capital Partnerslisted by Silversmith Capital PartnersBoston · $20M – $125M

How we know: Silversmith Capital Partners's portfolio page · a partner's Signal profile · funding news · go.givecampus.com · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

How we know: the Y Combinator directory · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

A-Level CapitalreportedBaltimore · $40K – $100K

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ACE & CompanyreportedGenevavia Sherif El Halwagy · inferred

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Avlok CapitalreportedLynnwood

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$50M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2022

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Related companies · 8

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GoodkindGoodkind provides a communications platform that colleges and universities use to reach students through channels including SMS, video, chat, and mail. It serves higher education institutions managing student outreach.
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In the news

Our second tender offer in three years—and what it means for the future of GiveCampus | GiveCampusgo.givecampus.com · Dec 2025GiveCampus Ranks No. 2,678 on the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies | GiveCampusgo.givecampus.com · Aug 2025GiveCampus Acquires Community Fundedgo.givecampus.com · Jun 2023Reflecting on 7 Years of Sustainable Growthgo.givecampus.com · Dec 2022GiveCampus raised $50 million led by Silversmith Capital Partnersgo.givecampus.com · Dec 2022The Next Chapter for GiveCampus | GiveCampusgo.givecampus.com · Sep 2022GiveCampus Raises $50 Million to Empower Educational Fundraisersgo.givecampus.com · Sep 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does GiveCampus do?
GiveCampus provides donation and fundraising software that schools, colleges, and universities use to collect contributions from donors. The platform has processed billions in educational giving across thousands of institutions.
Who founded GiveCampus?
GiveCampus was founded by Kestrel Linder, Michael Kong in 2014.
Who are GiveCampus's investors?
GiveCampus's investors include JMI Equity, Silversmith Capital Partners, Y Combinator, A-Level Capital, ACE & Company, Avlok Capital.
How much funding has GiveCampus raised?
GiveCampus has disclosed $50M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is GiveCampus headquartered?
GiveCampus is headquartered in Washington, US.