Handstree
Handstree is an innovative online platform that connects philanthropists with social impact projects. It focuses on building long-term relationships between donors and non-profits through direct donations, a donor protection system, and increased transparency via a social media approach. The platform was founded in Mariupol in December 2021 by a team with extensive experience in UI/UX, marketing, and high-load systems. Handstree aims to simplify fundraising for social impact initiatives, allowing them to focus on their mission. The platform supports various projects, including animal shelters, inclusive workshops, and renovation communities, and has been recognized by accelerators like 1991 Startup Accelerator and Phineo Startups, and received the Engagement Preis in 2023.
Handstree
Handstree is an innovative online platform that connects philanthropists with social impact projects. It focuses on building long-term relationships between donors and non-profits through direct donations, a donor protection system, and increased transparency via a social media approach. The platform was founded in Mariupol in December 2021 by a team with extensive experience in UI/UX, marketing, and high-load systems. Handstree aims to simplify fundraising for social impact initiatives, allowing them to focus on their mission. The platform supports various projects, including animal shelters, inclusive workshops, and renovation communities, and has been recognized by accelerators like 1991 Startup Accelerator and Phineo Startups, and received the Engagement Preis in 2023.
TL;DR
What: Next-generation crowdfunding / Web3 platform connecting donors and social-impact projects
Founded: December 2021 (Mariupol); legally Handstree UG in Berlin
Leadership: Founder & CEO/CTO: Alex (Aleksei) Kuvallini
Funding: Three grant rounds; total reported funding USD 80,000; last recorded 2024-12-09
Team Size (reported): 2 employees
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Fundraising and transparency for nonprofits and social-impact projects
Founded
2021
Industry
Social impact / Crowdfunding / Nonprofit tech
Funding Track Record
Recorded as a grant round
Recorded as a grant round
Recorded as a grant round; listed as latest funding date
Investor Signal
“Open Data Accelerator; The LHoFT; Startup Incubator Berlin”