10 Homeschooling Startups To Watch
With the growth of homeschooling has come a flood of innovative new startups to fill increasing demand. Many startups not specifically focused on homeschooling- are also looking to serve the growing homeschooling industry. Here are 10 great startups to watch that are specifically focused on homeschoolers (or hybrid schools/microschools).
Wild Learning is a nature-based math and literacy program for homeschoolers. “Wild Math and Wild Reading use nature as a tool for learning essential math and reading skills.”
Primer is “a place for kids to explore and discover, together. Whether you’re into coding or chess, drawing or astrophysics, there’s a club and a community ready for you here.” To date, Primer has raised $73.4M in funding since it was founded in 2020. https://primer.com/
Moonrise is “a colearning space for creative kids.” building a network of flexible learning spaces. Their first location is in Decatur, GA.
The Village Electric is a colearning center in Mountainside, NJ. “Our ultimate vision is to create a network of learning centers across New Jersey (and across the country) that house different educational opportunities under one roof.”
Outschool was created to bring live, online classes to homeschoolers and then exploded during the pandemic, as it expanded to families looking to supplement school classes. They are now directly serving schools as well. In October 2020, Outschool raised a $110M Series D round.
CoLearn is a full-service support solution and a charter school serving homeschooling families. They partner with parents and technology to enable the pursuit of extraordinary learning.”
Wonderschool helps teachers, caregivers and parents start home-based preschools and hybrid schools. While wonderschool is primarily focused on preschools, they have also created numerous homeschool co-ops and microschools and are starting to expand more into this industry. Wonderschool has raised 49.1MM.
Kaipod “KaiPods are in-person learning centers for online learners and homeschoolers” . They merge microschools with online learning, providing a physical environment while families choose the curriculum for their individual child. They raised $1.5mm in November, 2021
Prenda “is a unique education option that connects students with local microschools. Caring individuals, called Guides, run these microschools from their homes or other suitable locations while Prenda provides the learning experience, state standard-aligned curriculum, and supportive community.” Prenda has raised $45.9 million in five rounds.
Odyssey is a platform that helps parents get access to state funding to customize their children’s education.
