We build digital-first solutions for schools and communities
At Hometown, we build intuitive tools that simplify digital ticketing, event management, and fundraising for schools and their communities. Our solutions make it easy to connect students with their supporters — strengthening school spirit, community engagement, and financial support.
About Hometown
Since its launch in 2016, Hometown has become a trusted a trusted partner for schools by helping them create better experiences and stronger connections within their communities.
2016
Hometown founded in Columbus, OH as the leading solution for K-12 digital ticketing.
2022
Hometown receives $75M growth investment from Nexa Equity to support product innovation.
2022
Hometown acquires Ticket Spicket, expanding ticketing capabilities and broadening geographic presence.
2024
Hometown merges with Schoolfundr, expanding our solutions to include powerful fundraising tools.
The Hometown advantage
Hometown is the single solution for:
Community Engagement
Keep supporters engaged and connected to real-time updates and easy access to event details with our free, user-friendly athletic websites.
Digital Ticketing
Organize digital-first events, manage revenue, track attendance, and scan and sell tickets at the gate, all in one intuitive platform.
Fundraising
Keep 100% of the funds raised — less any credit card processing fees — and benefit from a simple, engaging experience that rallies donors.
Trusted by 17,000+ leading schools, associations, and organizations
Our Impact
$1.3 billion
Revenue secured for schools
Build stronger connections between students, families, and fans. Every ticket purchased, event attended, and donation made helps create lasting experiences that bring communities together to support student success.
$1.3 billion
Revenue secured for schools
6 million
Students supported
Hometown has streamlined our ticketing operations and processes. The platform is user-friendly and makes creating events, tracking revenue, and Point-of-Sale seamless.
Our team
Join the Hometown team
Have what it takes to help our nation’s schools? Be a part of the movement to creating digital-first school experiences.
Supporting schools nationwide
Unlike other platforms, we don’t just offer a product — we offer a partnership. While our headquarters is in Ohio, we have teams living from coast to coast in order to provide hands-on support, personalized service, and quick response times.
We’re here to help!
Whether you have questions, need support, or are interested in learning more about how Hometown can help your school or organization, we’re just a message away.