Political Technology Company Raises Series A to Serve Local Democratic and Progressive Campaigns
SAN FRANCISCO – June 22, 2023 – Universe, an all-in-one campaign platform built for local campaigns, non-profits, unions, and first-time candidates, announced today the close of a $3 million Series A financing round led by Bangtail Partners and joined by industry leaders like Higher Ground Labs and others.
Since 2021, Universe’s voter outreach platform – which includes voter data access, phone and text banking, postcarding tools, door-to-door canvassing, volunteer management, and more – has expanded to help Democratic and progressive campaigns across thirteen states, increasing access to tools otherwise reserved for larger organizations.
Funding Supports a Vision of More Competitive Local Races and National Change
“Historically, we’ve massively underinvested in local campaigns. Instead, we’ve focused our attention almost exclusively on much larger races, forcing down-ballot and down-budget organizers to rely on ‘trickle down tech’ for innovation. With this new financing, we can continue to break down the barriers to running for office and give even more progressives a voice in their communities,” says Universe founder Adam Miller.
In the last six months alone, Universe has released an array of new products including their campaign website builder, candidate learning platform Campaign Academy, and a new low-cost fundraising platform currently in closed beta.
With the announcement of their Series A, Universe plans to further accelerate its roadmap and growth. They are gearing up to expand into new states, empower more local campaigns and organizations throughout the 2024 cycle, and will continue to add affordable, accessible, and powerful tools that will make a crucial difference for local Democrats and progressives across the country.
To learn more visit universe.app.
For Press Inquires
Jenny Silber
[email protected]
