Crowdpac just landed $4M, and while some are still busy playing politics, these folks are out here crowdfunding democracy like it’s a startup revolution. The plot? Not your average sequel. Founded back in 2013 by Steve Hilton, Adam Bonica, Gisel Kordestani, and Paul Hilder, Crowdpac came up in the game as a non-partisan political crowd funding site out of San Francisco. Fast forward through a few plot twists, a suspension, an acquisition, and now a rebirth in DC, and this platform’s all in for the underdogs, the first-timers, the ones who don’t have a PAC on speed dial.
Let’s talk about that $4M. April 22, 2025 wasn’t just Earth Day, it was a day Crowdpac doubled down on reshaping the politicallandscape. Led by Chris Tavlarides, who isn’t just writing checks but writing the playbook as Chairman, and backed by a crew of mission-driven angels, this round isn’t about more of the same, it’s about building a digital arsenal for Democratic candidates who aren’t in the pockets of big money. Think grassroots, think small dollar power, think tech-fueled insurgency against politics as usual.
Crowdpac’s track record? $24M raised across the platform, helping nearly 1,000 first-timers take a shot at office. And it’s not just about the money. It’s about tools, conditional pledges that only hit when a candidate files, real-time community chats, petitions, live QAs, and AI tools that keep the funding transparent and the playing field just a little more level. This isn’t your granddad’s campaign trail, it’s mobile, it’s intelligent, and it’s ready to scale.
Bart Myers, stepping in as CEO after Countable and Causes, knows a thing or two about digital engagement. With Jaime Peters heading campaigns and a board that reads like a who’s who of modern civic tech, Athan Stephanopoulos, Svante Myrick, Winston Lord, they’re not just prepping for a relaunch in 2025. They’re building something durable, scalable, and unapologetically focused.
The bottom line? Crowdpac’s not just a platform. It’s a movement. A community for candidates who’ve got more grit than connections, more hustle than headlines. And as they gear up for a full-throttle relaunch later this year, the message is clear: it’s time for politics to catch up with the people.
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