Opportunity.
Innovation.
Ownership.
Traditional work arrangements limit who can participate in innovation and value creation. Equity Forge changes this by connecting skilled professionals with work opportunities at companies and nonprofits, enabling professionals to gain experience, earn compensation, and accrue ownership—while helping organizations access talent and scale efficiently.
Our platform facilitates transparent contribution tracking and fair value distribution, creating a thriving ecosystem that delivers opportunity, drives innovation, and builds ownership.
Who We Serve
Equity Forge Creates Solutions
For Company Leadership
Find the right talent quickly with access to professionals whose skills and work history are transparently documented
Form or grow your company with flexible talent acquisition through innovative equity and cash compensation models
Access comprehensive tools for managing remote teams and tracking all contributions transparently
Build momentum through effective team formation aligned with your specific growth objectives
Join a supportive ecosystem of peers, mentors, and resources
For Nonprofits
Connect with skilled volunteers passionate about your mission and committed to making a meaningful impact
Track and quantify volunteer contributions using industry-standard fair market rates for grant reporting and recognition
Demonstrate measurable impact to potential donors and stakeholders with comprehensive reporting tools
Build long-term capacity through effective team coordination and skill development
Join a community of mission-driven organizations sharing best practices and resources
For Professionals
Volunteer at nonprofits to develop your skills and gain valuable experience
Earn cash and/or equity compensation as a team member in innovative companies
Track your work for nonprofits and companies transparently through our platform
Receive equity stakes proportional to your contributions in participating companies
Manage startup equity risk by building a diverse portfolio across multiple ventures
Access structured liquidity opportunities for your equity as companies mature
For Funders
Support companies as an investor or nonprofits as a donor
Discover early-stage ventures with demonstrated traction and strong teams
Make informed decisions through unprecedented visibility into team performance and contribution data
Participate in structured opportunities to acquire equity in promising ventures
Support a more inclusive innovation ecosystem that delivers measurable results
Founded on Proven Success
Our Story
Equity Forge is a subsidiary of DemocracyLab, a nonprofit organization that is fulfilling its mission to empower people who use technology for public good by facilitating over 10,000 technical volunteer placements for social-impact organizations.
Equity Forge builds on this foundation by expanding to for-profit ventures and combining our proven talent-matching capabilities with sophisticated equity management tools and a vibrant support ecosystem.
CONTACT US
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