Prizeo
Los Angeles, California , United States | |
Owner | Todd Wagner[2] |
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Website | prizeo |
Prizeo is a privately owned internet company based in Los Angeles, California. It is an online fundraising platform that enables clients to mobilize their fan bases to raise funds and awareness for their chosen causes.
In June 2015, tech mogul Todd Wagner acquired Prizeo. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.[2] Prizeo is a member of Wagner’s Charity Network, which is also the parent company to leading charity auction site Charitybuzz.[3]
History
As undergraduates at
In January 2013, Prizeo participated in the technology start-up incubator
Campaigns
Since launching, the platform has held nearly 200 sweepstakes campaigns featuring once-in-a-lifetime experiences and raising more than $50M for hundreds of charities.[2] Prizeo campaigns have featured celebrities such as Rob Thomas, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ellen Degeneres, Tom Brady, Martha Stewart, Imagine Dragons, Tiger Woods, Tyler Oakley, Lady Gaga and many more.
References
- ^ "Todd Wagner Acquires Controlling Stake in Auction Platform Charitybuzz - Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2015-10-11.
- ^ a b c Sandberg, Bryn Elise (June 23, 2015). "Todd Wagner Acquires Celebrity-Based Charity Prizeo (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Sandberg, Bryn Elise (June 23, 2015). "Todd Wagner Acquires Celebrity-Based Charity Prizeo (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. [verification needed]
- ^ Ha, Anthony (March 24, 2013). "Y Combinator-Backed Prizeo Helps Celebrities Tap Their Fans For Charity Fundraising". TechCrunch.