GlobalScholar Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2007

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

GlobalScholar General Information

Description

Developer of products that integrate and align the resources of education, people, technology, and content. The company offers GlobalScholar.com, a platform that enables educators to create, manage, and align content, assessments, curriculum, standards, and supplemental learning to drive educational performance; and online tutoring Website where parents and students can connect with trusted educators who provide one-to-one tutoring, instant homework help, and self-paced learning.

Contact Information

Website
www.globalscholar.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 10900 North East Fourth Street
  • Suite 900
  • Bellevue, WA 98004
  • United States
+1 (425)
Primary Industry
Educational Software
Acquirer
Scantron
Vertical(s)
TMT, EdTech
Corporate Office
  • 10900 North East Fourth Street
  • Suite 900
  • Bellevue, WA 98004
  • United States
+1 (425)

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GlobalScholar Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
3. Merger/Acquisition 16-Dec-2010 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 30-Jan-2008 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) $15M $15M Completed
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GlobalScholar Comparisons

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Developer of products that integrate and align the resources of education, people, technology, and content. The company
Educational Software
Bellevue, WA

Sydney, Australia
 

San Francisco, CA
 
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GlobalScholar Competitors (43)

One of GlobalScholar’s 43 competitors is Matific, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Sydney, Australia.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Matific Corporate Backed or Acquired Sydney, Australia
Quizlet Private Equity-Backed San Francisco, CA
Moodle Formerly Angel backed Perth, Australia
DreamBox Learning Private Equity-Backed Bellevue, WA
Renaissance Learning Private Equity-Backed Wisconsin Rapids, WI
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GlobalScholar Patents

  • 2

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

GlobalScholar Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20080261194-A1 Method and apparatus for implementing an independent learning plan (ilp) based on academic standards Inactive 18-Apr-2007
US-20080014568-A1 Method and apparatus for correlating and aligning educational curriculum goals with learning content, entity standards and underlying precedents Inactive 12-Jul-2006

GlobalScholar Former Investors (2)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Ignition Partners Venture Capital Minority
KinderCare Learning Companies Corporation Minority
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GlobalScholar Acquisitions (1)

GlobalScholar’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Excelsior Software. The deal was made on 05-Feb-2008.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Excelsior Software 05-Feb-2008 Merger/Acquisition Educational Software
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GlobalScholar FAQs

  • When was GlobalScholar founded?

    GlobalScholar was founded in 2007.

  • Where is GlobalScholar headquartered?

    GlobalScholar is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

  • What industry is GlobalScholar in?

    GlobalScholar’s primary industry is Educational Software.

  • Is GlobalScholar a private or public company?

    GlobalScholar is a Private company.

  • What is GlobalScholar’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for GlobalScholar is .

  • How much funding has GlobalScholar raised over time?

    GlobalScholar has raised $42M.

  • Who are GlobalScholar’s investors?

    Ignition Partners and KinderCare Learning Companies have invested in GlobalScholar.

  • Who are GlobalScholar’s competitors?

    Matific, Quizlet, Moodle, DreamBox Learning, and Renaissance Learning are some of the 43 competitors of GlobalScholar.

  • When was GlobalScholar acquired?

    GlobalScholar was acquired on 16-Dec-2010.

  • Who acquired GlobalScholar?

    GlobalScholar was acquired by Scantron.

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