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HandUp
San Francisco, US · Founded 2013 · 3 known investors
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HandUp is a crowdfunding platform where donations are routed through partner nonprofits to help people experiencing poverty, with a focus on transparency about donor impact. It is free for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and offers individual and recurring monthly giving options.
Founders & leadership
HandUp was founded in 2013 by Rose Broome and Zac Witte.
Investors · 3
How we know: funding news · open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Version One Ventures's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$20K disclosed across 1 round · 2013
▶$20KraisedJan 2014 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(c)
- Rose BroomeExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.2M
- Amount sold
- $20K
- First sale
- Dec 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
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 HandUp do?
- HandUp is a crowdfunding platform where donations are routed through partner nonprofits to help people experiencing poverty, with a focus on transparency about donor impact. It is free for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and offers individual and recurring monthly giving options.
- Who founded HandUp?
- HandUp was founded by Rose Broome, Zac Witte in 2013.
- Who are HandUp's investors?
- HandUp's investors include 500 Global, Version One Ventures, SV Angel.
- How much funding has HandUp raised?
- HandUp has disclosed $20K raised across 1 round.
- Where is HandUp headquartered?
- HandUp is headquartered in San Francisco, US.