# ExistLive
> The revenue operating system for mission-driven organizations. Events. Fundraising. CRM. AI-Powered Growth. One platform. Zero fees.

## What ExistLive Does
ExistLive is an all-in-one platform that replaces 5+ disconnected tools (Eventbrite + GoFundMe + Mailchimp + Salesforce + spreadsheets) with a single system. Organizations use ExistLive to sell tickets, accept donations, track donors, send campaigns, and optimize ads from one dashboard. ExistLive charges zero platform fees and zero donor tip prompts. Only 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing. Donors see the amount they're giving and nothing else.

## Core Products

### Events and Ticketing
Create event pages, sell tickets (general admission, VIP, table packages), QR code check-in, RSVP, in-person/online/hybrid events, unlimited events on every plan, auctions, and raffles.

### Fundraising and Donations
One-time and recurring donations, peer-to-peer (P2P) campaigns, team sub-campaigns, donor-covered processing fees.

### CRM and Donor Management
Every ticket buyer and donor automatically creates a contact record. Full giving history, event attendance tracking, donor segmentation, analytics and reporting.

### Communications
Email campaigns and SMS outreach to donors and attendees. Segmentation by giving history, event attendance, and engagement.

### AI-Powered Ad Management (Praxa Marketing)
Run Google and Meta ad campaigns from within ExistLive. First-party event and donor data powers ad optimization. Alpha customer: Le Grand Bus (Paris), $6,500/month contract.

## Who Uses ExistLive (Six Verticals)
ExistLive serves six types of organizations that all need the same core stack:

### 1. Nonprofits (Primary)
1.5 million IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations in the US. $4.95 billion global nonprofit software market (Mordor Intelligence, 2026). Competitors: Givebutter, Zeffy, Blackbaud, Classy, Eventbrite.

### 2. Event Organizers and Creators (Primary)
Independent promoters, community events, local venues. $85.3 billion global online event ticketing market (Mordor Intelligence, 2025). Competitors: Eventbrite, Luma, Posh, Dice.

### 3. Associations and Membership Organizations (Expansion)
66,000+ trade and professional associations. $2.41 billion association management software market. Competitors: WildApricot, MemberClicks, Momentive.

### 4. Faith-Based Organizations (Expansion)
356,739 US congregations. $1.06 billion church management software market, 22% CAGR. Competitors: Pushpay, Tithe.ly, Planning Center, Breeze.

### 5. Schools, PTAs, and Booster Clubs (Expansion)
130,000+ K-12 schools. $2.3 billion school fundraising services market. Competitors: Givebacks, 99Pledges, BoosterHub.

### 6. Elections and Political Campaigns (Long-term)
$10.8 billion in political ad spending (2026 cycle). $1.2 billion political campaign software market. Entry via nonpartisan civic organizations.

## Pricing
- Starter: $0/month. Events, ticketing, donations, basic analytics, unlimited events.
- Growth: $99/month. Everything in Starter plus CRM, email/SMS campaigns, donor management.
- Enterprise: Custom pricing. White glove onboarding, dedicated manager, custom integrations.
- Processing: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction only. Zero platform fees. Zero donor tips.

## Key Differentiators
- Zero platform fees (Eventbrite charges 6-8%, Classy charges $299/month plus 6-7%)
- Zero donor tip prompts (Givebutter and Zeffy prompt donors 15-17%)
- All-in-one: events, fundraising, CRM, email, and AI ads in one platform
- Event-to-donor flywheel: attendees automatically become donor records
- Six verticals, one product: nonprofits, creators, associations, churches, schools, campaigns
- AI ad optimization powered by first-party event and donor data

## Competitor Comparison
| Feature | ExistLive | Givebutter | Zeffy | Eventbrite | Luma |
|---------|-----------|------------|-------|------------|------|
| Events and ticketing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fundraising | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| CRM | Yes | Yes | Basic | No | No |
| Email campaigns | Yes | Yes | Basic | Basic | No |
| AI ad management | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Platform fee | $0 | Tips or 1-5% | Tips | 6-8% | $0 |
| Donor tip prompts | None | 15-17% | 15% | N/A | None |

## Market Benchmarks
- Blackbaud: $1.16 billion/year (NASDAQ: BLKB). 100,000 customers.
- Eventbrite: $325 million/year (NYSE: EB). 87 million monthly active users.
- Givebutter: $7.5 million/year. $1 billion+ processed. 35,000+ nonprofits. $57 million raised from Bessemer.
- Pushpay: Acquired for ~$890 million (2023). Church giving software.
- EVERFI: Acquired for $750 million by Blackbaud (2022).

## Traction
- 36,000 active users
- 20,000 new users (402% growth in 6 months)
- 1,535 events created
- 173,000 page views

## Company
- Founded: 2024
- Location: Miami, FL, USA
- Website: https://existlive.com
- App: https://app.existlive.com
- Contact: support@existlive.com

## Team
- Ilia Karas: CEO and Founder
- Eugene Androsov: CTO
- Simon Vagapov: Head of Sales and Marketing
- Mark Clark: Nonprofit Strategy
- Liliia Alieksanova: Business Development

## Links
- Homepage: https://existlive.com
- Blog: https://existlive.com/articles
- Events: https://existlive.com/events
- About: https://existlive.com/about
- Article - Real Cost of Fundraising Platforms: https://existlive.com/articles/the_real_cost_of_nonprofit_fundraising_platforms_in_2026
- Article - Eventbrite Alternative for Nonprofits: https://existlive.com/articles/eventbrite_alternative_for_nonprofits_what_to_look_for_in_2026
- Article - How to Run a Fundraiser: https://existlive.com/articles/how_to_run_a_nonprofit_fundraiser_without_losing_money_to_fees