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Bigchalk.com

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Online learning hub that caters to k-12 students and teachers

Ann Arbor, United StatesFounded 1999Edtech
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2000
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Bigchalk.com

Bigchalk.com, operating under the ProQuest brand, specializes in providing advanced information and technology solutions designed to support research across various disciplines. The company serves a diverse clientele, including students, scholars, professionals, and libraries. Bigchalk.com operates in the educational technology and research market, offering a unified platform that integrates primary sources, literature, and academic resources to enhance research and learning experiences. The business model revolves around partnerships with authoritative publishers and content holders, enabling the digitization and preservation of vast historical archives and scientific breakthroughs. Revenue is generated through subscription services and licensing agreements with educational institutions and libraries. By leveraging digital technologies, Bigchalk.com increases the accessibility, discovery, sharing, and management of information, thereby empowering researchers and librarians globally.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
1999
Headquarters
Ann Arbor, United States
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
17.7/100
Industry
Education
Sector
Edtech, Student
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
ACQUISITIONOther financing Dec 2002 $0 — ProQuest —
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2000 $55M $220M Goldman Sachs —
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Growth signals

Bigchalk.com website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Bigchalk.com is 200 monthly website visits, down 23.1% over the last three months.

Latest monthly visits200 3-month web change-23.1%
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Investors

2 investors on the cap table

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Series A1 investor entered at this stage

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • ProQuest
Team profiled 1 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

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🇺🇸 United States · Ann Arbor HQ
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