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After layoffs and pivot, Vee raises $7M for nonprofit management solutions | CTech
Israeli startup Vee, which provides an AI-driven platform for nonprofit management, has raised $7 million in funding, bringing its total investment to $21 million. The company was initially founded to connect nonprofits with organizations and their workers, but after having to lay off almost 70% of its team in 2022, it pivoted to develop AI agents to help nonprofits scale. The platform features two primary products: Maggie, a virtual assistant for social media management, and Grant, a tool for grant applications. Within a year of the pivot, Vee serves over 100 clients in the U.S.
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Vee continues cutbacks, laying off 50% of remaining employees | CTech
Israeli startup Vee, a volunteering platform, has laid off 50% of its workforce in its second round of cutbacks in three months. The company raised $12 million in a Seed round earlier this year. Despite the layoffs, Vee insists that it has no plans of shutting down and will continue to focus on serving non-profit initiatives and existing clients.
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הסטארט-אפ שמפטר שליש מעובדיו: "זה היה קשה מאוד. לא אכלתי יומיים"
Vee, a startup that helps organizations plan and manage social and volunteering activities, is laying off around 30% of its workforce, approximately 16 employees. The CEO and co-founder, Maayan Pimenta, mentioned a decrease in sales to new customers and stated that the layoffs will help identify those who are genuinely interested in contributing and those who are doing it for branding purposes.
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The Israeli startup encouraging social responsibility and volunteering CTech
Israeli startup Vee, led by CEO May Piamenta, offers a complete solution for nonprofit organizations needs by streamlining volunteering. The company aims to connect companies with nonprofits to facilitate corporate social responsibility activities. Vee was founded by Piamenta when she was 20 years old and has raised $12 million in a seed round. The platform addresses the challenges of traditional management tools in community management. Vees goal is to make volunteering more accessible and scalable for both nonprofits and companies. The article highlights Piamentas entrepreneurial journey and her passion for helping non-profit organizations.
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מאי פיאמנטה - Forbes Israel
Vee, a community contribution platform, has raised $12 million in its latest funding round led by State of Mind Ventures. The platform connects companies, organizations, and teams that want to contribute to the community with associations in need of assistance worldwide. Vee has raised a total of $13.5 million since its inception, including pre-seed investment. Over 500 companies and organizations, including eBay, Booking.com, and IronSource, are currently using the Vee platform, which operates in ten countries and adds hundreds of new activities every week.
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Volunteering platform startup headed by 22-year-old raises $12 million Seed round
Israeli startup Vee, a volunteering platform, has raised $12 million in a Seed round led by State of Mind Ventures. The platform hosts a wide range of volunteering opportunities and enables HR teams to easily find, coordinate, and share charity events. Vee currently has over 500 companies and organizations on its platform, including eBay, Booking.com, Salesforce, and Columbia University. The funding brings Vees total raised amount to $13.5 million. The company was founded in 2020 by May Piamenta, Gil Amsalem, and Avi Amor.
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NextGen series - Episode 2 - Vee for volunteering
Tech media star Hillel Fuld joins US Fintech VC Group 11, and superstar investor Dovi Frances to take us on a journey, through the stories of early-stage founders...
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21-Year-Old Israeli Raises 21-Year-Old Israeli Raises $1 Million for Volunteering Social App Million for Volunteering Social App United with Israel
Israeli startup Vee, founded by May Piamenta, has raised $1 million in funding. Vee provides organizations with a smart system to mobilize their staff for volunteer activities. The technology allows for remote management of logistics, coordination, and feedback. The funds raised will be used to recruit additional employees and expand research and product marketing activities in Israel and the U.S.
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היא גייסה מיליון דולר לסטארטאפ. ומה אתם עשיתם בגיל 21? - וואלה! כסף
Israeli startup Vee, founded by 21-year-old entrepreneur Maayan Pimenta, has raised $1 million for its smart system that enables organizations to manage social activities. The technology connects companies and organizations interested in community engagement with volunteering activities and allows remote management of logistics, coordination, team allocation, and feedback. The platform also provides an app for volunteers to find suitable opportunities and connect with peers. Vee plans to use the funding to recruit more employees and expand its research and marketing efforts in Israel and the US.
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