# Blackbaud

> Blackbaud is a VC fund in Charleston backing Software and EdTech. See 3 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Charleston, United States
- Total investments: 3
- Last investment: May 2026
- Lead investor: 67%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/blackbaud
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/blackbaud
- Website: https://www.blackbaud.co.uk/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blackbaud

Blackbaud is a global provider of software and services designed for non-profit organizations enabling them to improve operational efficiency, build strong relationships, and raise more money to support their missions. Its products are utilized by approximately 19,000 organizations including the American Red Cross, Dartmouth College, the WGBHEducational Foundation, Episcopal High School, Lincoln Center, Cancer Research U.K., Special Olympics, and Arthritis Foundation.Blackbaud’s products and services are used for fundraising, constituent relationship management, financial management, direct marketing, school administration, ticketing, business intelligence, website management, prospect research, consulting, and analytics. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Charleston, S.C.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Blackbaud. Shizune tracks 8 team members at Blackbaud. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/blackbaud?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 2 | 67% |
| EdTech | 1 | 33% |
| Internet | 1 | 33% |
| Education | 1 | 33% |
| Marketing | 1 | 33% |

9 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Corporate Round | 2 | 67% |
| Seed | 1 | 33% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 2 | 67% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 33% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Adam Bluemner | Senior Manager, Demand Generation, FinTech | 0 | — |
| Joyce Nelson | Member of the Board of Directors | 0 | — |
| Mike Gianoni | President and CEO | 0 | — |
| Mike Gianoni | President and CEO | 1 | — |
| Paul Crowder | Distinguished Engineer | 0 | — |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Student First | Student First is a software company that develops student information systems for educational institutions. | $8.7M | Corporate Round | May 04, 2026 |  |
| Momentum | Momentum is an OS/inbox and copilot for anyone who runs a pipeline (sales, fundraising, success, hiring, etc). Powered by behavioral science, useful AI, and thoughtful people. |  | Seed | Dec 01, 2024 |  |
| UBIQ Education | UBIQ Education connects content and data, introducing new technologies that educate and inform creativity. | $4.3M | Corporate Round | May 08, 2024 |  |

3 of 3 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Very Serious Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/very-serious-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [AngelList Quant Fund](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/angellist-quant-fund) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Gaingels](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gaing) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Higher Ground Labs](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/higher-ground-labs) — VC Fund, 1 deal together
- [Splash Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/splash-capital) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

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## FAQ

### What does Blackbaud invest in?

Blackbaud invests primarily in Software, EdTech and Internet startups, most often at Corporate Round and Seed stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Blackbaud?

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### Who are the partners at Blackbaud?

The team at Blackbaud includes Adam Bluemner (Senior Manager, Demand Generation, FinTech), Joyce Nelson (Member of the Board of Directors) and Mike Gianoni (President and CEO), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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