NGP VAN, Inc.

NGP VAN is a privately owned American technology company headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in providing a comprehensive suite of tools for Democratic and progressive political campaigns and organizations. Its core mission is to empower these groups with technology to advance equity, justice, and progressive policies, and to protect democracy by facilitating effective fundraising, organizing, and voter engagement. The company aims to serve as a foundational platform for the Democratic and progressive movement, supporting efforts to elect changemakers and achieve policy victories.

The company offers an integrated platform that includes key products such as NGP for fundraising and compliance, VAN (Voter Activation Network) for voter contact and field organizing, and MiniVAN for mobile canvassing. Other services include VoteBuilder for voter database management, Mobilize for event management and volunteer recruitment, and ActionKit for online activism and mailing list management. These tools are designed to streamline operations for campaigns, non-profits, unions, and PACs, enabling them to manage supporters, raise funds, and execute targeted outreach.

NGP VAN was acquired by Apax Partners, a private equity firm, in 2021 through its parent company, Bonterra, though NGP VAN continues to operate as a stand-alone brand. Stuart Trevelyan serves as CEO, with Chelsea Peterson Thompson in a key leadership role. In September 2023, NGP VAN was reorganized as a separate, independent business unit within Bonterra. Recent developments include the launch of Disclosure Inspector, an AI-powered tool for campaign finance filings in April 2026, and new regional training initiatives to support grassroots organizing. However, the company has faced scrutiny, including layoffs in 2023 and concerns from Democratic campaigns and the DNC regarding technical issues and system reliability, leading some groups to seek alternative solutions.