About the offering
Equal Edge U (operating through Equal Edge U Access Fund LLC) is a pre-revenue EdTech startup developing an AI-powered platform designed to support neurodivergent college students. The platform aims to help students manage tasks, stay organized, build executive functioning skills, and succeed academically. The company was co-founded by Melissa, whose personal experience watching her two neurodivergent sons lose critical support systems upon entering college inspired the venture. The founding team cites that approximately 21% of undergraduates live with disabilities and that this group graduates at rates roughly 20% lower than their non-disabled peers, representing the core market problem they are addressing. The platform is being developed in partnership with tech firm Cognativ and is being informed by accessibility consultants including Dr. Amanda Feaster of Kent State University. A pilot program is underway with Kent State University, though the university has not committed to adopting the platform. The company is targeting a production launch in early 2027, contingent on completing development and securing adequate funding. In Spring 2026, Equal Edge U plans to launch a Student Ambassador Program, recruiting 100–150 college students to test the MVP, provide feedback, and help build early adoption. User testing to date has shown positive signals: 90% of testers from 8 user groups rated the app as 'useful' or 'extremely useful,' and 90% of surveyed students indicated willingness to pay, though these do not constitute purchase commitments. The business model is a subscription SaaS designed to scale across multiple higher education institutions. An admin dashboard is planned to give campus staff real-time data on student engagement, task completion, and progress, enabling earlier identification of at-risk students. The company intends to expand nationally through partnerships with accessibility associations such as AHEAD and via higher education conferences. The offering is listed on FundingHope, an SEC-regulated, FINRA-member crowdfunding platform. The minimum offering size is $50,000 and the maximum is $500,000. At the time of this summary, approximately 1% of the maximum had been committed. The company positions its mission in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). Investors are cautioned that this is a high-risk, pre-revenue startup with no operating history, and total loss of investment is possible.
FAQ
How much has Equal Edge raised?
Equal Edge has raised $600 of a $500,000 goal.
Where is Equal Edge's campaign listed?
The offering is listed on FundingHope, an SEC-registered Reg CF intermediary.
What are the terms of Equal Edge's raise?
SAFE, $6M cap, 8% interest, 60-month term.
When does Equal Edge's offering close?
The stated close date is Aug 9, 2026.