This Is Our Why

our Mission

Lite Raise was created to empower service organizations by providing the tools they need to raise essential funds while removing financial barriers.

We understand the impact of Paying It Forward and are committed to ensuring that these incredible organizations have the software they need to succeed.

Ignited by Purpose: The Driving Force of Lite Raise

Marc's anonymous $16,000 gift

In 2009, our founder, Marc Alexander, was gifted with an anonymous $16,000 to pay for his last year of college with the one request that he "Pay This Gift Forward." That would be the spark to create a business to help millions around the world.

Our Core Values

Act with Integrity

Infuse every action with honesty, fairness, and respect for clients and colleagues.

Caring For People So They Can Do Their Best

As we continue to grow, we should not lose sight of what is important, people.

Impact

We want to create a ground-breaking change and deliver excellence for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

Value Innovation

We want to encourage curiosity and new ideas. At Lite Raise we learn from mistakes, and constantly strive to exceed expectations. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our customers and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our market/industry.

Caring For Our Communities

Lite Raise, is a social responsibility platform. Our purpose of helping individuals from all walks of life to reach their educational goals defines our practice of responsibility. By supporting strong individuals and fostering a practice of eliminating student loan debt, we’re working to create an environment in which people thrive.

Lite Raise the Employer

At Lite Raise we want our employees to be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day without the worry of debt. Make a difference in the lives of those around the world while enjoying life. We want our employees to love where they work and join a company that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity, and fun.

Meet our team

We Are A Team Paying It Forward

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Marc Alexander

Co-Founder & CEO

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Maheel Luqman

Software Developer

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Melanie de Vries

Advisor

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Yaro Shtyha

Co-Founder & CTO

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Tanisha Francis

Software Developer

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Mary MacCarthy

Advisor

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Josh Alexander

Co-Founder & COO

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Arjun Thind

AI Software Developer

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Eric Cheung

Director of Analytics

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Neil Angra

Data Analyst

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