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Change.org

Legal · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2007

Site for social justice petitions MoreLess

Change.org is a digital platform that empowers individuals and groups to initiate and manage campaigns aimed at driving social, political, and environmental change. The company operates in the online petition market, providing tools and resources for users to create petitions, gather support, and engage with decision-makers such as politicians, corporate leaders, and other influential figures.

The primary clients of Change.org are everyday people who are passionate about various causes, ranging from local community issues to global movements. These clients include activists, non-profit organizations, and concerned citizens who seek to mobilize support and create tangible change.

Change.org's business model is built around providing a free platform for users to start and manage petitions. The company generates revenue through a combination of donations, sponsored petitions, and premium services. Users can contribute financially to promote their petitions, ensuring they reach a wider audience. Additionally, organizations and businesses can sponsor petitions that align with their interests, gaining visibility and support from Change.org's user base.

The platform guides users through the entire process of creating and managing a petition, from drafting a compelling story to identifying and engaging with decision-makers. Change.org also offers tools for sharing petitions on social media, reaching out to the media, and declaring victory once the campaign goals are achieved.

In summary, Change.org is a powerful tool for grassroots activism, enabling users to harness the collective power of the internet to advocate for change. By providing a user-friendly platform and a range of promotional options, Change.org helps individuals and organizations amplify their voices and achieve their goals.

Keywords: petitions, activism, social change, online platform, grassroots, mobilization, decision-makers, campaigns, advocacy, community.

Company overview

Change.org company information

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Status
Operational
Founded
2007
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
353
Open positions
1
Dealroom signal
89.2
Investment activity
2 companies · latest Oct 2015
Capital deployed
Preferred round
ACQUISITION
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Valuation & funding

Change.org funding history

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES DOther financing May 2017 $30M $120M Greylock Partners · Y Combinator · Bill Gates · Sam Altman
SERIES COther financing Dec 2014 $25M $100M Obvious Ventures · Reid Hoffman · Arianna Huffington · Evan Williams
FundingOther financing Dec 2013 $0 Knight Foundation
SERIES BOther financing May 2013 $15M $60M eBay · Anthony Saleh · Sundeep Ahuja · Uprising Ventures
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2012 $2M $8M Undisclosed
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Growth signals

Change.org website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Change.org is 32M monthly website visits, up 33.3% over the last three months. Change.org's team grew 10.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits32M 3-month web change+33.3% 1-year team growth+10.3%
Monthly website visits122 observations · Apr 2016–Jul 2026
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Comparisons

Change.org compared with similar companies

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Talent graph

Change.org's talent

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Team profiled 130 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 10 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

37 investors on Change.org's cap table

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Series A 11 investors entered at this stage
Omidyar Network
eBay
Anthony Saleh
Sundeep Ahuja
Uprising Ventures
Emagen Investment Group, Inc.
Jones
Scott Heiferman
AngelList
Summit Action
Nasir Nas Jones
Series B+ 25 investors entered at this stage
Obvious Ventures
Reid Hoffman
Arianna Huffington
Evan Williams
Bill Gates
Jeff Weiner
James Currier
Ashton Kutcher
Sam Altman
Guy Oseary
Bradley Horowitz
Nicolas Berggruen
Slow Ventures
Kevin Colleran
Hadi Partovi
Lorna Borenstein
Ariel Poler
Richard Branson
Ali Partovi
Rethink Venture Capital
Katie Stanton
Gideon Yu
Diane Tang
Greylock Partners
Y Combinator
Other known 1 additional known investor
Knight Foundation

Global footprint

Where Change.org has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
20 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States51.3%
🇲🇽 Mexico11.3%
🇨🇦 Canada8.8%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom4.6%
🇮🇳 India4.2%
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In the news

Latest news about Change.org

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about Change.org

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