The Black Sheep Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2009

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 278

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Debt - PPP

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $202K

  • Investors
  • 4

The Black Sheep General Information

Description

Provider of collegiate media and marketing services intended to assist businesses and brands with reaching teenagers and youth. The company's services let brands infiltrate college campuses through every channel and communicate with students on a personal level to effectively deliver their brand's message, enabling businesses to have assistance with brand awareness across campus while operating and executing within their budget parameters.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 180 North LaSalle Street
  • Suite 3250
  • Chicago, IL 60601
  • United States
+1 (312)
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Vertical(s)
AdTech, Marketing Tech, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 180 North LaSalle Street
  • Suite 3250
  • Chicago, IL 60601
  • United States
+1 (312)

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The Black Sheep Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
5. Debt - PPP 08-Apr-2020 $202K Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 05-Dec-2019 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 02-Sep-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Accelerator/Incubator 07-Jul-2014 $50K Completed Startup
1. Angel (individual) 10-Aug-2012 $50K $50K Completed Startup
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The Black Sheep Investors (4)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Fulcrum Investing Family Office Minority
Tihan Seale Angel (individual) Minority
Dashfire Venture Capital Minority
Right Side Capital Management Venture Capital Minority
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The Black Sheep FAQs

  • When was The Black Sheep founded?

    The Black Sheep was founded in 2009.

  • Where is The Black Sheep headquartered?

    The Black Sheep is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

  • What is the size of The Black Sheep?

    The Black Sheep has 278 total employees.

  • What industry is The Black Sheep in?

    The Black Sheep’s primary industry is Media and Information Services (B2B).

  • Is The Black Sheep a private or public company?

    The Black Sheep is a Private company.

  • What is The Black Sheep’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for The Black Sheep is .

  • How much funding has The Black Sheep raised over time?

    The Black Sheep has raised $1.65M.

  • Who are The Black Sheep’s investors?

    Fulcrum Investing, Tihan Seale, Dashfire, and Right Side Capital Management have invested in The Black Sheep.

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