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Bloc
acquired by ThinkfulSan Francisco, US · Founded 2011 · 5 known investors
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Acquired by Thinkful April 2018 · terms undisclosed · source ↗
A workforce skills-training provider offering ready-made role-based learning pathways and custom programs to help employers build practical capabilities, including AI skills, and prepare talent for new or hard-to-fill roles. It combines proven content with hands-on practice, feedback, and human support, measuring success by skills learners can apply and their career progress.
Founders & leadership
Bloc was founded in 2011 by Roshan Choxi.
Board
Investors · 5
How we know: Baseline Ventures's portfolio page · techcrunch.com · Not right? Tell us
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2013–2026
- Undisclosed amountseed fundingDec 2013
Harrison Metal (lead), Baseline Ventures, First Round Capital, Learn Capital
Source ↗
▶$6MraisedNov 2014 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Roshan ChoxiExecutive Officer, Director
- Sean FlynnDirector
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Amount sold
- $6M
- First sale
- Nov 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Bloc do?
- A workforce skills-training provider offering ready-made role-based learning pathways and custom programs to help employers build practical capabilities, including AI skills, and prepare talent for new or hard-to-fill roles. It combines proven content with hands-on practice, feedback, and human support, measuring success by skills learners can apply and their career progress.
- Who founded Bloc?
- Bloc was founded by Roshan Choxi in 2011.
- Who are Bloc's investors?
- Bloc's investors include Baseline Ventures, First Round Capital, Harrison Metal, Learn Capital, Shasta Ventures.
- How much funding has Bloc raised?
- Bloc has disclosed $6M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.
- Who acquired Bloc?
- Bloc was acquired by Thinkful.
- Where is Bloc headquartered?
- Bloc is headquartered in San Francisco, US.