Who founded PenPal Schools?

PenPal Schools was founded by Joe Troyen.

Who are PenPal Schools's investors?

PenPal Schools's investors include Techstars.

How much funding has PenPal Schools raised?

PenPal Schools has disclosed $275K raised across 1 round.

Where is PenPal Schools headquartered?

PenPal Schools is headquartered in Austin, US.

PenPal Schools

Techstars '16

Austin, US · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

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Houman Haghighiunlockedknows Joe Troyen · together at Techstars (overlapped)

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×2knows the team · via Pomona College

PenPal Schools connects students across countries to develop communication and cross-cultural understanding through curriculum-based pen pal exchanges. The platform serves K-12 educators and students globally, operating in the educational technology sector.

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Founders & leadership

Joe Troyen inFounder & CEOJoe Troyen founded PenPal Schools, a platform connecting students across countries for cross-cultural communication and English writing practice. Previously, he co-founded ProCell Therapies, a stem cell and microchanneling healthcare company, and spent five years designing software products for education, healthcare, and financial services sectors; he also taught English in Spain and holds a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Pomona College.

Joseph Troven-SchwartzNamed on SEC filing

Miguel VazquezNamed on SEC filing

Azita ArdakaniNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

TechstarsBoulder · $220K

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$275K disclosed across 1 round · 2018

▶$275KraisedJan 2019 · 6 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Joseph Troven-SchwartzExecutive Officer, Director
Miguel VazquezExecutive Officer, Director
Azita ArdakaniDirector

Offering amount: $275K
Amount sold: $275K
Minimum investment: $25K
Proceeds to insiders: $50K
First sale: May 2018
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 1

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Teachers Pay Teachers35 shared keywordsTeachers Pay Teachers is a marketplace where educators share and sell teaching resources and lesson plans. The platform serves teachers and educational institutions seeking classroom materials.

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In the news

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PenPal Schools Offer Students Online, Global 'Study Abroad'sanantonioreport.org · Oct 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does PenPal Schools do?: PenPal Schools connects students across countries to develop communication and cross-cultural understanding through curriculum-based pen pal exchanges. The platform serves K-12 educators and students globally, operating in the educational technology sector.
Who founded PenPal Schools?: PenPal Schools was founded by Joe Troyen.
Who are PenPal Schools's investors?: PenPal Schools's investors include Techstars.
How much funding has PenPal Schools raised?: PenPal Schools has disclosed $275K raised across 1 round.
Where is PenPal Schools headquartered?: PenPal Schools is headquartered in Austin, US.