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Grasshopper Kids

Techstars '20

Carefree, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 23 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Grasshopper Kids offers educational programs where children learn creative skills from professional craftspeople including artists, musicians, chefs, and engineers. The platform connects kids with experienced instructors who teach subjects like music, storytelling, baking, and problem-solving through play-based learning.

Founders & leadership

Grasshopper Kids was founded in 2019 by Cristina Tcheyan, Arielle McKenzie, and KATE WILLIAMS.

CTCristina Tcheyan
Cristina TcheyanFOUNDER
AMArielle McKenzie
Arielle McKenzieCo-founder & CEO
KWKATE WILLIAMS
KATE WILLIAMSCo-Founder2019–2022Kate Williams is the founder of Grasshopper Kids, an educational platform connecting children with professional craftspeople and instructors. She has over a decade of experience in international business development, education technology, and building remote teams across Africa and Asia.

Investors · 1

Techstarslisted by TechstarsBoulder · $220K

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$617.5K disclosed across 2 rounds · 2021–2025

▶$232.5KraisedMar 2025 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Cristina TcheyanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Arielle McKenzieExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$232.5K
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$385KraisedJul 2021 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • KATE WILLIAMSDirector
  • ARIELLE MCKENZIEExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • CRISTINA TCHEYANDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$385K
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Grasshopper Kids do?
Grasshopper Kids offers educational programs where children learn creative skills from professional craftspeople including artists, musicians, chefs, and engineers. The platform connects kids with experienced instructors who teach subjects like music, storytelling, baking, and problem-solving through play-based learning.
Who founded Grasshopper Kids?
Grasshopper Kids was founded by Cristina Tcheyan, Arielle McKenzie, KATE WILLIAMS in 2019.
Who are Grasshopper Kids's investors?
Grasshopper Kids's investors include Techstars.
How much funding has Grasshopper Kids raised?
Grasshopper Kids has disclosed $617.5K raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Grasshopper Kids headquartered?
Grasshopper Kids is headquartered in Carefree, US.