Aside Inc.

The company is headquartered in Los Altos, California, and operates within the fintech sector. In February 2022, Aside Inc. secured $17.1 million in a Series A funding round. This investment was led by Ribbit Capital, with participation from XYZ Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and over 50 prominent angel investors. This capital is intended to scale operations and drive product innovation for the Daffy platform.

Aside Inc.'s core offering is the technology that powers Daffy, a donor-advised fund (DAF) designed to be accessible to a broader audience, not just wealthy individuals. The platform allows users, referred to as members, to set money aside for charitable donations. These funds can be invested and grow tax-free until the member decides to donate them to any of the 1.5 million U.S. non-profits supported by the platform. Daffy streamlines the process of giving by accepting contributions via credit card, debit card, bank account, Apple Pay, stocks, and even cryptocurrency. The business model challenges traditional asset-based fees with a membership-based pricing structure. This approach aims to address the "Generosity Gap"—the difference between people's charitable intentions and their actual giving—by encouraging pre-commitment and automated contributions.