# BloomBoard

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bloomboard

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Pittsburgh, US
- Website: www.bloomboard.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 30, 2015)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

BloomBoard offers innovative talent development solutions aimed at K-12 school districts, focusing on educator advancement and retention through accredited programs that integrate professional growth with practical experience.BloomBoard is focused on providing talent development solutions for educators in K-12 environments. Founded in 2010 in Pittsburgh, US, by Jason Lange, the company has secured a total of USD 7.2 mn through its most recent funding round, the Series B, on June 30, 2015. The funding was backed by prominent investors including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Birchmere Ventures.BloomBoard specializes in talent development solutions for K-12 school districts, offering a suite of turnkey programs tailored to the professional growth of educators. Their flagship offerings include on-the-job learning approaches that allow educators to earn accredited degrees and certifications through practical classroom engagement, thereby enhancing instructional effectiveness and fostering career advancement opportunities.BloomBoard's revenue model is based on partnerships with school districts, where they deliver customized educational programs focused on teacher development and retention. Clients engage BloomBoard through subscription agreements that cater to the specific needs of their districts, ensuring tailored solutions that directly address the unique challenges of teacher shortages and retention.With the recent funding of USD 7.2 mn raised in June 2015, BloomBoard plans to expand its product offerings and enter new markets. The company is working on launching new programs designed to further support educator professional development. Additionally, it is targeting expansion into regions such as Florida and Ohio to address pressing local educational challenges, enhancing its operational footprint by facilitating greater access to its services.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 30, 2015, $7.2M — Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation, Learn Capital, Gera Capital, Birchmere
- Series A, Sep 4, 2013, $5M — Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Birchmere
- Seed, May 1, 2011 — Imagine K12

## Investors

- Imagine K12 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/imagine-k12) — Seed
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation — Series A, Series B
- Birchmere (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/birchmere) — Series A, Series B
- The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation — Series B
- Learn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/learn-capital) — Series B
- Gera Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gera-capital) — Series B