Hands-On Technology Education

What they do

Founded in 2013 by Dr. Korey Sewell, Hands-On Technology Education provides after-school programs and summer camps focusing on computer science and electrical engineering. About a third of their students are from underrepresented communities and a quarter are from low- and moderate-income families.

In addition to programming for students, the company offers professional development opportunities for STEAM (science, tech, engineering, arts, and math) educators. Hands-On Technology Education’s customers include school districts, universities, and families who enroll children in camps and programs.

Dr. Sewell is a professional engineer and educator, with experience at Intel, Apple, and Qualcomm.

Why we invested

After two years of substantial revenue growth, Dr. Sewell sought working capital to cover operating expenses, including converting contractors to employees. Capital from the fund is designed to help Hands-On Technology Education scale and grow.

Community Reinvestment Fund, a partner in our new Advance California loan program, participated in this investment.