VeryConnect
By VeryConnect Ltd
VeryConnect is a cloud-based membership and community platform tailored for professional societies, alumni networks, nonprofits, and associations. It offers CRM, event management, communications, forums, mentoring tools, fundraising support, and more—all designed to foster engagement and reduce administrative complexity.
Founded in 2013 by Kyle White in Glasgow, Scotland, it evolved from a PhD project that automated paper-based administrative processes for the Saltire Foundation.
Initially a two-person “flat-share startup,” it has grown to over 20 employees worldwide, maintaining its Glasgow HQ while embracing a fully flexible, remote workforce.
Operates primarily via organic growth and customer revenues.
In 2019, received a £50K Digital Development Loan from the Scottish Government—the largest of its kind—to bolster its digital roadmap.
VeryConnect offers a modular platform with capabilities such as:
Membership CRM: Secure member databases, customizable profiles, privacy controls.
Payments & Subscriptions: Handling recurring fees, donations, ticketing, and finance integrations (e.g., Stripe, Xero).
Event Management: Registration, ticketing, scheduling, speaker abstracts, and reminders.
Communications & Engagement: Automated email campaigns, newsletters, forums, blogs, directories, and chat.
Fundraising Tools: Donor profiles, campaign management, peer-to-peer fundraising support.
Analytics & Reporting: Detailed member and engagement insights, exportable dashboards.
April 2025: Received Creative AI for Industry grant to research AI-powered tools for membership management.
Early 2025: Strengthened customer success teams to support scaling membership organizations.
Core Culture: Socially conscious—Living Wage employer, carbon offsetting, flexible/remote-first, value earned meritocracy & continuous learning.
Reach: Used by thousands of organizations across 25+ countries, including professional societies, alumni networks, international associations, and nonprofits.
