Tech Company Financing Transactions

ThinkCERCA Funding Round

ThinkCERCA, based in Chicago, secured $3.2 million from Follett Knowledge Fund, Amicus Capital and Great Oaks Venture Capital.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
3/13/2015
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$3,200,000
Round
Series A
Proceeds Purpose
The company intends to use the funds to begin adding new features to its platform, including resources for district-level administrators.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
650 W. Lake St. 310
Chicago, IL 60661
USA
Email Address
Overview
ThinkCERCA is an online, CCSS-aligned literacy program with tools and content teachers need to help students learn to read closely, think critically, and develop powerful arguments.
Profile
ThinkCERCA LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
ThinkCERCA Company Twitter Account
Company News
ThinkCERCA News
Facebook
ThinkCERCA on Facebook
YouTube
ThinkCERCA on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Murphy
  Eileen Murphy LinkedIn Profile  Eileen Murphy Twitter Account  Eileen Murphy News  Eileen Murphy on Facebook
Chief Operating Officer
Michael Grzelakowski
  Michael Grzelakowski LinkedIn Profile  Michael Grzelakowski Twitter Account  Michael Grzelakowski News  Michael Grzelakowski on Facebook
VP - Marketing
Elizabeth Boyer
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VP - Product Management
Abby Ross
  Abby Ross LinkedIn Profile  Abby Ross Twitter Account  Abby Ross News  Abby Ross on Facebook
VP - Sales
Daniel White
  Daniel White LinkedIn Profile  Daniel White Twitter Account  Daniel White News  Daniel White on Facebook


 

 

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