Smarthinking Overview
- Year Founded
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1999
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
Smarthinking General Information
Description
Provider of an online tutoring service. The company services include live online tutoring, writing practice and video tutorials. It also offers its services to higher education students.
Contact Information
Website
smarthinking.comCorporate Office
- 1919 M Street Northwest
- Suite 600
- Washington, DC 20036
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1919 M Street Northwest
- Suite 600
- Washington, DC 20036
- United States
Smarthinking Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Merger/Acquisition | 01-Feb-2011 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 1. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 24-Oct-2000 | Completed | Startup |
Smarthinking Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A |
Smarthinking Comparisons
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Smarthinking Competitors (7)
One of Smarthinking’s 7 competitors is Codecademy, a Formerly VC-backed company based in New York, NY.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codecademy | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Edusoft (Software) | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Rosh Haayin, Israel | ||||
| Growing Stars | Formerly VC-backed | Pleasanton, CA | ||||
| Mindlaunch | Corporation | |||||
| WyzAnt | Formerly VC-backed | San Mateo, CA |
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Smarthinking Former Investors (4)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Capital Development | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Calvert Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Collier Investments | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Walker Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority |
Smarthinking FAQs
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When was Smarthinking founded?
Smarthinking was founded in 1999.
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Where is Smarthinking headquartered?
Smarthinking is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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What industry is Smarthinking in?
Smarthinking’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).
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Is Smarthinking a private or public company?
Smarthinking is a Private company.
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What is Smarthinking’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Smarthinking is .
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How much funding has Smarthinking raised over time?
Smarthinking has raised $5M.
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Who are Smarthinking’s investors?
Arc Capital Development, Calvert Ventures, Collier Investments, and Walker Ventures have invested in Smarthinking.
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Who are Smarthinking’s competitors?
Codecademy, Edusoft (Software), Growing Stars, Mindlaunch, and WyzAnt are some of the 7 competitors of Smarthinking.
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When was Smarthinking acquired?
Smarthinking was acquired on 01-Feb-2011.
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Who acquired Smarthinking?
Smarthinking was acquired by Pearson.
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