Higher Onerevenue, acquisition & funding
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Higher One was acquired by Blackboard. See Blackboard's profile →
Higher One is a provider of technology and payment services to the higher education industry. The company provides payment, refund disbursement, financial management, and data analytics and management tools to schools, institutions, colleges and universities.
Higher One revenue
Higher One's annual revenue was $220.1M in December 2014, its last figure before Blackboard bought it (source not recorded). That is up 4% from $211.1M a year earlier.
All 2 revenue readings, with sources
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | $211.1M | – |
| Dec 2014 | $220.1M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Higher One
Blackboard owns Higher One. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Higher One funding rounds & investors
Higher One has raised $1.3M in one round, in February 2002.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Funding round | $1.3M |
| Total raised | $1.3M |
Higher One CEO, founders & employees
Bill Ballhaus founded Higher One in 2000 and led it as CEO. Higher One had 255 employees (April 2021).
- Bill BallhausFounder & CEO
Team mix (Apr 2021): 16 engineers, 14 in sales, 9 in marketing
Higher One FAQ
What was Higher One's revenue?
Before Blackboard bought it, Higher One's annual revenue was $220.1M in December 2014 (source not recorded).
Who owns Higher One?
Blackboard owns Higher One.
How much funding has Higher One raised?
Higher One raised $1.3M in one funding round before Blackboard bought it, in February 2002.
How many employees does Higher One have?
Higher One had 255 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Higher One?
Bill Ballhaus founded Higher One in 2000.
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