PenPal Schools
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Jan 2017
Total raised
- $1.3M
Investors
- 5
About PenPal Schools
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, US, PenPal Schools connects classrooms worldwide to facilitate cultural exchange and language practice. The company was co-founded by Joe Troyen, Marco Hülsmann, and Oliver Kray.PenPal Schools offers a unique educational platform that connects classrooms globally, facilitating cultural exchange and language practice primarily in English. The service includes a structured program where students participate in writing exercises, discussions, and collaborative projects on diverse real-world topics, such as daily life, food, history, art, and science.PenPal Schools generates revenue through partnerships with educational institutions and direct engagement with teachers and students. The platform's services may be structured around a subscription model for schools or individual classes, offering access to premium features or additional resources. This includes the design and launch of new products aimed at enhancing the educational experience on their platform. Specific markets targeted for expansion include Latin America and Southeast Asia, with efforts to establish a presence there by the end of 2023.
Who invested in PenPal Schools
5 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Jan 19, 2017
Amount
$1.3M
Investors
Questions about PenPal Schools
Who invested in PenPal Schools?
PenPal Schools has 5 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has PenPal Schools raised?
PenPal Schools has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did PenPal Schools last raise money?
PenPal Schools's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Jan 2017.
What does PenPal Schools do?
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Austin, US, PenPal Schools connects classrooms worldwide to facilitate cultural exchange and language practice.
Where is PenPal Schools headquartered?
PenPal Schools is headquartered in Austin, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like PenPal Schools?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back education/training companies at PenPal Schools's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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