# HotChalk, Inc.: E-learning, Phoenix, United States

> HotChalk, Inc.: HotChalk, Inc. was an education technology company founded in 2004 in Campbell, California. Based in Phoenix, United States. Founded 2004.

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# HotChalk, Inc.

HotChalk, Inc. was an education technology company founded in 2004 in Campbell, California.

Funding reported Last round: Series D

E-learning Phoenix, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2004 22 years old
- **Team:** 46 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $230M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series D Nov 2015

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## About HotChalk, Inc.

HotChalk, Inc. was an education technology company founded in 2004 in Campbell, California.

The company focused on assisting universities in launching and growing online degree programs by providing a range of technology and services throughout the student lifecycle. Its offerings included data-driven marketing, student recruitment, instructional design, course delivery, retention services, and online program support. In addition to its higher education services, HotChalk also developed K-12 and community-focused learning products. These included a learning management system (LMS), teacher-contributed lesson plans, premium digital content, and professional development tools. The company emphasized partnerships with universities to enhance the effectiveness of online education through technology, marketing, analytics, and operational support. HotChalk served a variety of customer groups, including traditional and nonprofit universities, educational institutions, schools, and teachers, students, and parents.

## What company datasets say HotChalk, Inc. raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$230M** in dollars

Last round **Series D**

Last round size **$230M**

Last round date **Nov 2015**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 2 on the team.

- **Edward M. Fields** Executive Officer, Director i
- **John M. Toth** Executive Officer i

On the board, as filed i *Brett M. Moyer* *Bryan M. Stolle* *David M. Oppenheimer* *Jaroslaw M. Gabor* *Jay M. Fulcher* *Jean-Michel M. Valette* *Kay M. Krafft*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

academic solutions education information technology & services e-learning online education higher education internet education management computer software education analytics

- **Sector:** E-learning
- **Industry code:** NAICS 611710, 513210, SIC 8299, 7372
- **Region:** Arizona

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