“Can a modern DAF-as-a-benefit platform replace legacy CSR software by making charitable giving as fast and frictionless as a payroll deduction?”
Founded in 2021, Groundswell reframed corporate philanthropy as an employee financial benefit by wrapping donor-advised fund (DAF) mechanics into a SaaS platform businesses can deploy as a workplace perk. The company positions itself against legacy CSR platforms by promising 24-hour nonprofit fund delivery (vs. 30–120 days industry norm), enabled by payment infrastructure partnerships. The embedded-finance angle is primarily on the disbursement side — moving charitable dollars quickly to nonprofits — rather than traditional fintech products like lending or cards.
Groundswell uses CAF America for FX and cross-border payouts.
Groundswell is founded in 2021 and headquartered in El Segundo, CA.
Groundswell has raised $3M in total (latest round: Seed).
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