Bigchalk.com Overview
- Year Founded
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1999
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$35M
Bigchalk.com General Information
Description
Provider of comprehensive for K-12 education portal. It also deals with both subscription-based and free learning tools for educators, parents and students, along with providing ebooks, resource materials and periodicals.
Contact Information
Website
www.bigchalk.comCorporate Office
- 1000 Chesterbrook Boulevard
- # 111
- Berwyn, PA 19312
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1000 Chesterbrook Boulevard
- # 111
- Berwyn, PA 19312
- United States
Bigchalk.com Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Merger/Acquisition | 30-Dec-2002 | $35M | Completed | Profitable | ||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series 2) | 06-Mar-2001 | Completed | Profitable | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series 1) | 25-Jan-2000 | $55M | $55M | Completed | Profitable | |
| 1. Joint Venture | 25-Jan-2000 | Completed | Profitable |
Bigchalk.com Patents
Bigchalk.com Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-6208988-B1 | Method for identifying themes associated with a search query using metadata and for organizing documents responsive to the search query in accordance with the themes | Inactive | 01-Jun-1998 |
Bigchalk.com Former Investors (9)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apax Partners | PE/Buyout | Minority | ||
| Blumenstein/Thorne Information Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Goldman Sachs Asset Management | Asset Manager | |||
| Infonautics | Corporation | |||
| New Enterprise Associates | Venture Capital | Minority |
Bigchalk.com Acquisitions (2)
Bigchalk.com’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with MediaSeek Technologies. The deal was made on 02-Feb-2002.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MediaSeek Technologies | 02-Feb-2002 | Merger/Acquisition | Educational Software | ||
| Homeworkcentral.com | 17-Jan-2001 | Merger/Acquisition | Educational and Training Services (B2C) |
Bigchalk.com FAQs
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When was Bigchalk.com founded?
Bigchalk.com was founded in 1999.
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Where is Bigchalk.com headquartered?
Bigchalk.com is headquartered in Berwyn, PA.
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What industry is Bigchalk.com in?
Bigchalk.com’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).
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Is Bigchalk.com a private or public company?
Bigchalk.com is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Bigchalk.com?
The current valuation of Bigchalk.com is .
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What is Bigchalk.com’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Bigchalk.com is .
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How much funding has Bigchalk.com raised over time?
Bigchalk.com has raised $98.4M.
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Who are Bigchalk.com’s investors?
Apax Partners, Blumenstein/Thorne Information Partners, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Infonautics, and New Enterprise Associates are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in Bigchalk.com.
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When was Bigchalk.com acquired?
Bigchalk.com was acquired on 30-Dec-2002.
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Who acquired Bigchalk.com?
Bigchalk.com was acquired by ProQuest (Publishing).
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