What is Fast Forward?
Fast Forward is dedicated to empowering tech nonprofits that are developing solutions for critical global challenges across healthcare, human rights, education, and environmental sectors. Through its intensive three-month Accelerator program, the organization provides selected startups with seed funding, access to over 100 mentors, and a supportive community aimed at scaling their impact. Since its inception in 2014, Fast Forward has facilitated the growth of 31 tech nonprofits, enabling them to positively impact over 35 million lives and secure more than $56 million in subsequent financing. The organization also actively contributes to the sector through its annual Summit, a comprehensive Tech Nonprofit Directory, a Volunteer Board, and a Job Board, all based in San Francisco.
How much funding has Fast Forward raised?
Fast Forward has raised a total of $5M across 1 funding round:
Other Financing Round
$5M
Other Financing Round (2019): $5M with participation from companies like Google.org
Key Investors in Fast Forward
companies like Google.org
Google.org is the philanthropic arm of Google, focusing on supporting innovative solutions to global challenges through technology and strategic partnerships.
What's next for Fast Forward?
The recent major strategic investment indicates a phase of significant scaling and expansion for Fast Forward. This capital infusion is likely to fuel the growth of its Accelerator program, potentially increasing the number of tech nonprofits supported and broadening the scope of global issues addressed. The company's established track record of helping organizations secure substantial follow-on funding suggests a continued focus on maximizing the societal impact of technology-driven solutions. Future initiatives may involve enhancing mentorship networks, expanding program reach, and further developing its platform resources to serve the growing ecosystem of social impact technology.
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