Aktivate, a provider of scholastic sports management software based in New York, has successfully closed a $3.7 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Will Ventures, Tal Ventures, and Benson Oak Ventures, with additional participation from 97212 and Tieferes Ventures. Aktivate, founded in 2020, has now secured a total funding of over $14 million. The company aims to expand its capabilities by 200 to 300 percent in the coming year, utilizing the funds to enhance existing features with new in-application integrations. With six of the largest school districts in the nation already on board, Aktivate aims to address the funding challenges faced by athletic departments. The company's integrated digital fundraising tool facilitates online crowdfunding, resulting in increased reach and significantly more funds raised, totaling over $35 million to date.
Aktivate provides a central platform tailored to the needs of athletic directors in American school districts. It simplifies and streamlines various tasks such as registration, scheduling, and communication, reducing errors and noncompliance. By eliminating paperwork and logistical burdens, Aktivate enables directors and coaches to dedicate more time to hands-on engagement with students. The company plans to scale its platform to meet the needs of sports departments nationwide, leveraging its current one million active users and partnerships with United Healthcare and NCSA College Recruiting.