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We build software for low-income Americans who are often overlooked by traditional tech innovation focusing on EBT Food Stamps.
Propel, a Brooklyn start-up, is the creator of Fresh EBT, a popular app that helps low-income users manage their food stamps and other benefits…says more than two million households use it every month.
NYT, Dec 30 2019
| Organization Type: | For-profit business / social enterprise / B Corp |
|---|---|
| Status: | Active |
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| Founded: | 2014 |
| Parent Organization: | Propel |
| Last Modified: | 4/21/2026 |
| Added on: | 6/22/2021 |
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Funding Details
| Funded By | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andreessen Horowitz, Omidyar Network, Kevin Durant, Max Levchin | 2018-10-02 | $ 5200000.00 |
Evidence of this project's impact:"
"Over 2 million people use Fresh EBT monthly across the United States." (Source, )
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Civic Tech Field Guide
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