RaiseNow

In 2015, Marco Zaugg founded RaiseNow in Switzerland, creating a company to provide digital fundraising solutions. The platform offers non-profits an all-in-one suite of tools, including customizable donation forms, multi-channel payment processing, and CRM integrations, designed to simplify the process of collecting funds. This allows organizations, from small local clubs to major international charities like WWF and UNICEF, to focus on their missions rather than the complexities of payment technology. A pivotal moment in the company’s journey occurred in July 2020 when RaiseNow merged with Altruja, a leading online fundraising provider in Germany. This strategic move was not about acquiring technology but about combining strengths to better serve the non-profit sector and create a dominant player in the German, Austrian, and Swiss markets. The merger consolidated knowledge and expanded their client base, positioning them as a pan-European leader in fundraising technology. Following the merger, RaiseNow secured a significant Series A+ funding round of 5.4 million CHF in October 2020, led by SIX Fintech Ventures and PostFinance. This capital injection fueled further development and expansion. The company continued its strategic growth by merging with Koalect in 2023, extending its reach and product offerings. By late 2024, the company completed another funding round for 12 million CHF, aimed at enhancing its platform and expanding into new European markets like Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.