United States · Remote solely
Instrumentl
Backed bySummit PartnersAbout Instrumentl
Instrumentl is a hypergrowth YC-backed startup dedicated to building the future of fundraising automation. The company force multiplies the nonprofit sector's ability to deliver impact, serving over 4,000 nonprofit clients. Its diverse clientele includes organizations ranging from local homeless shelters to the San Diego Zoo and the University of Alaska. Instrumentl is a cash flow positive company experiencing rapid expansion, doubling year-over-year with greater than 100% year-over-year growth. Despite its small team, Instrumentl is evolving rapidly to meet the needs of its growing market.
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Company at a glance
Location
San Francisco, California
Websiteinstrumentl.com
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Founders & Leadership
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David Dobbins
High EQ Engineering Executive | Team Builder | Scaling and Growth | Cloud/SaaS/PaaS, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, DevSecOps
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About the Team
Team Distribution
- Sales58%
- Engineering20%
- Operations14%
- Product & Design6%
- Leadership2%
Where the Team Studied
- 1.Yale University
- 2.New York University
- 3.University of California, Los Angeles
- 4.University of Washington
- 5.University of British Columbia
Team Worked At
- Y Combinator
- Stripe
- Goldman Sachs
- JPMorgan Chase
- Morgan Stanley
Team Composition
108 people- Sales1 senior33
- Engineering2 senior23
- Customer Success and Support1 senior11
- Community and Social Services7
- Marketing1 senior5
- Media and Communication5
- Operations1 senior4
- Product Management4
Culture & values
The company is customer-focused and routinely seeks feedback from customers to improve the experience for everyone.
The company loves to experiment and constantly generates new concepts and iterates to see what works.
'Bend the curve' is a key company value.
The company appreciates authenticity, has a diverse range of life experiences among the team, and encourages open, clear communication about the things that matter most.
The company is approachable and collaborative.
Everyone has a voice at the company, and the team builds Instrumentl together.
The team works with some of the nicest people in the world, including customers on the front lines of educating kids, saving endangered species, and restoring watersheds.
The company is evolving rapidly, so there are always new challenges and opportunities to grow in a role.
New team members are early members of a small team playing a huge part in shaping culture for years and teammates to come.
The culture emphasizes feeling good about the work because it helps move the world forward.
Funding History
EquityApr 2025
$55M
raised
Instrumentl, an AI-enabled grant platform, raised a $55M growth investment from Summit Partners.
Summit Partners
Life at Instrumentl
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