Eliot Crowther

Overview

Eliot Crowther is an angel investor and co-founder of Pushpay, a mobile payment platform for churches and non-profits. He co-founded Pushpay in 2011 alongside Chris Heaslip, aiming to modernize donation processes for faith-based organizations. Under their leadership, Pushpay expanded its services to over 14,000 customers, processing more than $7.6 billion through online giving. In 2018, Crowther resigned from his executive role at Pushpay to focus on personal matters, including his family. Following his departure, he has been involved in angel investing, supporting companies such as First AML and Leadr. His investment focus includes sectors like FinTech and HR Tech, with a particular interest in startups based in the United States, New Zealand, Australia, and South East Asia. Crowther's investment strategy emphasizes early-stage companies, particularly those in the seed and pre-seed stages, with typical investment sizes ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, often around $25,000. His portfolio reflects a commitment to innovative solutions in financial technology and human resources, aligning with his background in developing technology-driven platforms for mission-based organizations.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage companies
• Seed and pre-seed stages
• Startups in FinTech and HR Tech sectors
• Companies based in United States, New Zealand, Australia, and South East Asia
• Investment sizes ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, typically around $25,000

Portfolio Companies