Watsi

Watsi, headquartered in San Francisco, California, operates as a non-profit organization within the healthcare industry. It stands out as the first global crowdfunding platform dedicated to medical treatments. Watsi provides a transparent mechanism for donors to fund healthcare needs, including surgeries and primary care for people across various countries. The platform allows individuals to directly support patients requiring life-changing surgeries by showcasing their stories and medical needs. Watsi ensures that 100% of the contributions go directly to the patients’ treatments, a commitment that is central to their operation. The organization offers several fundraising options, such as monthly donations through a Universal Fund, personal fundraising campaigns, gift card purchases, and cryptocurrency donations. Since its inception, Watsi has successfully facilitated over 27,896 surgeries with the help of more than 31,138 donors. The company’s efforts and unique model have garnered attention from major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal, NPR, New York Times, BBC, and CNN. Additionally, Watsi was part of the Y Combinator W13 batch and continues to serve a global community through its remote operations.