# PenPal Schools: E-learning, Austin, United States

> PenPal Schools: PenPal Schools is an education technology company based in Austin, Texas, that fosters global connections among students through safe...

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# PenPal Schools

PenPal Schools is an education technology company based in Austin, Texas, that fosters global connections among students through safe, teacher-moderated conversations and collaborative projects.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

E-learning Austin, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 6 1 to 10 people
- **Funding reported:** $1.4M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Jan 2017

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## About PenPal Schools

PenPal Schools is an education technology company based in Austin, Texas, that fosters global connections among students through safe, teacher-moderated conversations and collaborative projects.

The platform allows teachers to register and invite students to engage with peers from around the world, focusing on topics such as culture, history, and environmental issues. The core offering is a free classroom platform accessible via a website and mobile app. It supports guided discussions, collaborative lessons, and project-based activities, enabling students to read, write, and create projects while making new friends globally. PenPal Schools aims to enhance communication skills and empathy among students aged 8 to 18, serving teachers, classrooms, parents, and children without any subscriptions or hidden fees.

## What company datasets say PenPal Schools raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$1.4M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$1.3M**

Last round date **Jan 2017**

Investors listed **19**

SEC Form D **$275K sold, 1 filing, last Jan 2019**

## Funding filed with regulators

PenPal Schools filed one raise, $74K in all. Filings say how much was sold and to how many investors; they never name the investors.

- May 2019 **$74K** other of $1.1M offered Crowdfunding

## Founders and team

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

- **Joseph Troven-Schwartz** Executive Officer, Director i
- **Miguel Vazquez** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Azita Ardakani*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

remote learning consumers primary/secondary education elearning student collaboration global communication education information technology & services e-learning information technology project-based learning cultural exchange b2c global awareness saas services

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** E-learning
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61131, 611710, SIC 8299
- **Region:** Texas
- **Revenue:** $1.0M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/penpal-schools)

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