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After School
Brings fun & creative experiences to America's teens
About After School
After School is the largest teen-focused social network in the U.S., engaging millions of users across over 90% of high schools. The platform provides a safe and positive environment where teens can express themselves, connect with classmates, and participate in various activities such as social change efforts, volunteering, and applying for scholarships. Founded by Michael Callahan and Cory Levy, After School was launched in November 2014 to offer teens a creative online space. The company collaborates with numerous forward-thinking organizations, including Crisis Text Line, DoSomething.org, and Stopbullying.org, to provide unique opportunities for teens to expand their horizons and contribute positively to society. After School operates in the social networking market, primarily targeting American teenagers. The business model likely includes partnerships, advertising, and possibly premium features to generate revenue.
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Feb 2016 | $16M | $66M | UpHonest Capital · Wei Guo · Cowboy Ventures · Accomplice | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jul 2011 | $1M | $4M | Marc Randolph · E-Merge · Tikhon Bernstam · Mark Gillespie | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for After School is 560 monthly website visits, down 90% over the last three months. After School's team grew 15.6% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed4 investors entered at this stage
Marc Randolph
E-Merge
Tikhon Bernstam
Mark Gillespie
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Other known investors4 additional known investors
Adam Zeplain
Kima Ventures
Samsung Next
Soma Capital
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Global footprint
Market sentiment
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