Blackboardrevenue, acquisition & funding
Learning Management SystemsReston, VirginiaFounded 2009
Blackboard was acquired by Blackboard.
Blackboard is an educational technology company. The company offers platform consulting, managed hosting, student services, training services, online program management and enterprise consulting services.
Blackboard revenue
Blackboard's annual revenue was $5.6M in April 2021, its last figure before Blackboard bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $5.6M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Blackboard
Blackboard owns Blackboard. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Blackboard funding rounds & investors
Blackboard has raised $12M in one round, in January 2009.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Funding round | $12M |
| Total raised | $12M |
Blackboard CEO, founders & employees
Bill Ballhaus founded Blackboard in 2009 and led it as CEO. Blackboard had 145 employees (April 2021).
- Bill BallhausFounder & CEO
Blackboard FAQ
What was Blackboard's revenue?
Before Blackboard bought it, Blackboard's annual revenue was $5.6M in April 2021 (source not recorded).
Who owns Blackboard?
Blackboard owns Blackboard.
How much funding has Blackboard raised?
Blackboard raised $12M in one funding round before Blackboard bought it, in January 2009.
How many employees does Blackboard have?
Blackboard had 145 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Blackboard?
Bill Ballhaus founded Blackboard in 2009.
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