AfterSchool HQ, LLC

Based in Indiana, US, and founded in 2017, AfterSchool HQ, LLC operates as an educational technology company that provides after-school activities. The company was founded by its CEO, Darye Henry. In April 2023, AfterSchool HQ, LLC, raised USD 2. 46 million in seed funding led by Reach Capital, Black Tech Nation Ventures, Camelback Ventures, and Flywheel Fund.

AfterSchool HQ offers an online program management platform, which is an EdTech platform that enables schools to connect students with engaging after-school activities including STEM courses, arts, languages, and sports. The company’s product line includes EANS, which offers emergency assistance to non-public schools and helps non-public schools use their EANS II funds to provide learning opportunities to their students, and the elementary and secondary school emergency relief fund (ESSER). The platform allows schools and educational providers to help in the registration and management process that allows them to collect payment, take attendance, and message parents via email and text communication. The firm partnered with corporate sponsors to offer scholarships for students who enrolled in the program.

The company plans to use the funds raised in April 2023 to develop its digital platform, expand its reach, invest in research and development, increase its workforce, and strengthen its marketing and customer acquisition efforts.