LiquiDonate

About

LiquiDonate is a climate-tech company based in Oakland, California, founded in November 2021. The company provides a proprietary software platform designed to help retailers, brands, event planners, and businesses donate excess inventory, unsellable returns, and surplus goods to nonprofits, charities, and schools. This initiative supports the transition to a circular economy by reducing waste and diverting items from landfills. LiquiDonate's platform, known as Donation as a Service, features a matching algorithm called Magic Matches, which connects surplus items with over 4,000 verified nonprofits. The service includes logistics support for shipping, automates tax receipts, and offers category-agnostic donation options. The company has partnered with over 100 retailers, including well-known brands like Williams-Sonoma and Room & Board, and has successfully diverted over 11 million items from landfills. LiquiDonate has received recognition for its impact, including a spot on Time’s Best Inventions list by October 2025.