Build a Biz Kids - Registered Charity

What Build a Biz Kids - Registered Charity does

Build a Biz Kids, operating under the legal name BizKids Practical Education Association, is a registered Canadian charity (Charity Number 76338 0912 RR0001) founded in 2018 and headquartered in Vancouver, with operations intended to span all Canadian provinces and territories. The organization delivers free, hands-on programs in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital literacy, and public speaking to children and youth, primarily ages 7 to 13, with a stated focus on underserved, remote, rural, and low-income communities. Its primary product surface includes the Launch Your Business at-home course (13 on-demand video classes priced at $47), Educator Programs for Canadian schools (grant-funded), Private School Program Licensing for international and domestic fee-paying schools via bbknetwork.com, the Indigenous KidPreneur Program, KidPreneur Accelerator Programs, the Educational Video Series (produced with community crews), and experiential BizKids Market events.

The underlying technology is a video-based educational content library delivered through an on-demand course platform with peer-led instruction using real BizKids cast members, paired with a Community Partner Network that distributes content across schools, libraries, and community organizations. No proprietary software platform, AI capability, or API surface is disclosed; the platform relies on standard on-demand video delivery and an educator login portal.

The revenue model combines four streams: charitable donations from individuals, corporate sponsorships from major Canadian brands (TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, RBC, TD, Discovery Foundation, among others), program licensing fees from private and international schools, and modest direct course sales to parents. Most programs are delivered free to students thanks to donor funding, while a $47 at-home course provides a low-friction self-serve revenue layer. Headcount is reported at approximately 5 employees, consistent with a lean nonprofit model that relies heavily on a broad partner and volunteer ecosystem.

Name

Build a Biz Kids - Registered Charity

Legal name

BizKids Practical Education Association

Website

https://buildabizkids.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Build a Biz Kids is a registered Canadian charity delivering free, hands-on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital literacy programs to children ages 7 to 13 across Canada via schools, libraries, and community partners, with an on-demand at-home course and private school licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Entrepreneurship Education

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Play-Based SEL & Executive Function Skill-Building Programs (EDACAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Engagement & Take-Home Learning Materials (Home Packs, Parent Guides) (EDACAJAL)

Keywords

• Youth entrepreneurship education
• Children financial literacy
• Kids business courses
• Charity education programs
• School entrepreneurship curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations fund free program delivery to underserved youth communities
2. Program Licensing: Licensing fees from private schools and international educational organizations for program access
3. Course Sales: Direct sales of Launch Your Business at-home course to parents ($47 per course)
4. Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsorships from corporations including RBC, TD, Telus, and others supporting events and programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Build a Biz Kids is a registered Canadian charity that provides free, hands-on entrepreneurship programs for children ages 7-13. Core offerings include the Launch Your Business at-home course (sold at $47), the Indigenous KidPreneur Program, Educator Programs for schools, KidPreneur Accelerator Programs, and in-person BizKids Market Events that give children real-world selling experience. The organization is funded primarily through donations, corporate sponsorships, and international program licensing.

Product overview

Build a Biz Kids is a registered Canadian charity delivering free, hands-on programs in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, digital literacy, and public speaking for children and youth. The organization operates a multi-product portfolio centered on the Launch Your Business at-home course (a 13-class video-based program for ages 7-13) and the Indigenous KidPreneur Program featuring Indigenous youth ambassadors. Additional offerings include Educator Programs with grant-funded classroom resources, KidPreneur Accelerator Programs available in both classroom and at-home formats, Educational Video Series produced with community involvement, and BizKids Market events for experiential learning. The programs focus on vulnerable and underserved youth in remote, rural, and low-income communities across Canada, teaching over 70 essential soft skills through real-world business experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KidPreneur Accelerator Program: Program for children ages 7-13 to launch their first business
• Indigenous KidPreneur Program

Products and services

• Launch Your Business (At-Home Course)

Quantifiable outcome

• Children develop 70+ soft skills including confidence, problem-solving, empathy, and resilience through hands-on business experiences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Futurpreneur CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting youth entrepreneurship education with alignment on future-ready skills development
• BCITminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partner supporting BizKids programs
• Canadian Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner for program delivery
• Bear's Lair TV and Dream CampscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-development partner for Indigenous KidPreneur Program. Founded by Geena Jackson, empowers Indigenous entrepreneurs and youth through mentorship, storytelling, and culturally grounded education. Co-producing educational videos starring Indigenous youth.
• Independent Schools Association of British ColumbiaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation partner for private school program licensing
• Charity VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable sector partner supporting organizational mission
• Coquitlam Teachers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeachers association partner for educator program delivery
• SHAPE PropertiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal partner for BizKids events at The City of Lougheed Mall location
• The City of Lougheed MallminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner for BizKids Summer Market events
• Thrifty's FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business partner for community events and educational video production
• Code NinjasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for digital literacy and technology skills programming
• CALPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for program delivery to Canadian educators
• Parkland PlayersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for events and programming

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Futurpreneur Canada: Canadian nonprofit providing mentorship, financing, and resources to young entrepreneurs. A named Build a Biz Kids partner with closely aligned Canadian youth entrepreneurship mission, though it focuses on older founders (18-39).

Direct peers

• BizWorld Foundation: Nonprofit delivering entrepreneurship curricula to elementary and middle school students through hands-on projects. Closely aligned product (kids entrepreneurship curriculum) and customer base (schools and parents).
• Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE): Nonprofit providing entrepreneurship education programs to young people from low-income communities, with classroom-based curriculum and certified teacher delivery. Highly comparable in target audience (underserved youth) and pedagogy.
• Lemonade Day: National youth entrepreneurship program that teaches kids to start and run their own lemonade stand businesses. Directly comparable hands-on, real-business-launch model aimed at children.
• Junior Achievement: Global nonprofit delivering entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work-readiness education to K-12 students. Operates in Canada as JA Canada and shares the same mission, school-based delivery model, and corporate sponsor base as Build a Biz Kids.
• DECA: Student organization preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Overlaps in target audience (school-age students) and entrepreneurship education mission, though it skews older.
• Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA): Nonprofit running after-school programs that guide students through launching real businesses, complete with investor pitches and grants. Comparable in age range, school-based delivery, and real-business-launch methodology.

Emerging players

• Code Ninjas: Kids coding and STEM education franchise with a hands-on, project-based model similar to Build a Biz Kids' experiential approach. Named as a BizKids partner for digital literacy programming, with comparable age range and parent-paid business model.

Broad incumbents

• Enactus: International nonprofit mobilizing university students to develop social entrepreneurship projects. Competes for a portion of corporate ESG and youth leadership funding, though at the post-secondary level.
• EVERFI: Large-scale K-12 supplemental education platform covering financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and STEM, often funded by corporate sponsors. Competes for the same school-district and corporate-sponsor dollars with a much broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCaccVqTkyt0_-lwbEXM67zQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/buildabizkids
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/build-a-biz-kids
• Instagraminstagram.com/buildabizkids

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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