WebCT Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1995

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $180M

WebCT General Information

Description

Operator of an e-learning portal intended to assist higher education institutions, colleges and universities. The company provides e-learning environment that enables institutions in the educational spectrum, as well as offers various services, such as technical services, professional development, hosting and expanded support options, thereby allowing institutions to simplify overall learning process.

Contact Information

Website
www.webct.com
Formerly Known As
Universal Learning Technologies
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 6 Kimball Lane
  • Suite 310
  • Lynnfield, MA 01940
  • United States
Primary Industry
Education and Training Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Educational Software
Acquirer
Blackboard
Vertical(s)
EdTech
Corporate Office
  • 6 Kimball Lane
  • Suite 310
  • Lynnfield, MA 01940
  • United States

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WebCT Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
4. Merger/Acquisition 12-Oct-2005 $180M Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC 20-Nov-2000 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC 24-Jan-2000 $25M $55M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC $30M $30M Completed Startup
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WebCT Comparisons

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Industry
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Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
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Financing
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Operator of an e-learning portal intended to assist higher education institutions, colleges and universities. The compan
Education and Training Services (B2B)
Lynnfield, MA

Washington, DC
 
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WebCT Competitors (1)

One of WebCT’s competitors is Blackboard, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Washington, DC.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Blackboard Private Equity-Backed Washington, DC
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WebCT Former Investors (9)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
@Ventures Corporate Venture Capital Minority
BancBoston Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Boston Millennia Partners Venture Capital Minority
Chase Capital Partners PE/Buyout Minority
DUMAC (Durham) Limited Partner Minority
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WebCT FAQs

  • When was WebCT founded?

    WebCT was founded in 1995.

  • Where is WebCT headquartered?

    WebCT is headquartered in Lynnfield, MA.

  • What industry is WebCT in?

    WebCT’s primary industry is Education and Training Services (B2B).

  • Is WebCT a private or public company?

    WebCT is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of WebCT?

    The current valuation of WebCT is .

  • What is WebCT’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for WebCT is .

  • How much funding has WebCT raised over time?

    WebCT has raised $125M.

  • Who are WebCT’s investors?

    @Ventures, BancBoston Ventures, Boston Millennia Partners, Chase Capital Partners, and DUMAC (Durham) are 5 of 9 investors who have invested in WebCT.

  • Who are WebCT’s competitors?

    Blackboard is a competitor of WebCT.

  • When was WebCT acquired?

    WebCT was acquired on 12-Oct-2005.

  • Who acquired WebCT?

    WebCT was acquired by Blackboard.

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