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David Blake

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

David Blake is Co-Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman of Degreed. He attended Brigham Young University.

Investor Profile

David Blake has backed more than 7 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Seed, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Education, Training, E-Learning.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (57%)
  • Seed (14%)
  • Series B (14%)
  • Pre Seed (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (86%)
  • United Kingdom (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Training
  • E-learning
  • Edtech
  • Human Resources
  • Software
  • Simulation
  • Virtual Reality
  • Continuing Education
  • Higher Education
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does David Blake frequently co-invest with?

Firework Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Album VC
North America, Utah, United States, Lehi
Co-Investments: 3
137 Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Learn Capital
North America, California, United States, San Mateo
Co-Investments: 1
PHX Ventures
North America, Arizona, United States, Phoenix
Co-Investments: 1
Plug and Play
North America, California, United States, Sunnyvale
Co-Investments: 1
LearnStart
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Goldcrest Capital
North America, Texas, United States, Dallas
Co-Investments: 1
Forward Venture Capital
Europe, Zuid-Holland, The Netherlands, Den Haag
Co-Investments: 1
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Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does David Blake often collaborate with?

AM
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AW
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
AJ
Europe, England, United Kingdom
Shared Deals: 1
GS
North America, Arizona, United States
Shared Deals: 1
ZR
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
SU
North America, New Jersey, United States, Camden
Shared Deals: 2
AS
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1
AH
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
AO
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by David Blake?

Roleshare

London, England, United Kingdom

Roleshare’s Enterprise Platform retains and attracts talent seeking flex through shared jobs.

Employee BenefitsEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesInternetPeer to PeerRecruitingSoftware
SeedAug 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $1,200,000
Transfr

New York, New York, United States

Transfr founded on the belief that learning is about enhancing the human experience.

EducationSimulationTrainingVirtual Reality
Series BJun 16, 2022
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Stellic

Palo Alto, California, United States

Student Success Platform Designed to Help Students Maximize their College Journey and Graduate on Time.

Education
Series AMar 22, 2022
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Sounding Board, Inc

Aliso Viejo, California, United States

Sounding Board provides a data-driven virtual leadership development platform for corporate leaders.

E-LearningHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftwareTraining
Series AJan 22, 2021
Amount Raised: $13,100,000
Transfr

New York, New York, United States

Transfr founded on the belief that learning is about enhancing the human experience.

EducationSimulationTrainingVirtual Reality
Series ANov 19, 2020
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
Podium Education

Austin, Texas, United States

Podium provides a digital skills program offering learning experiences that focus on tech skills development and intercultural competency.

Continuing EducationE-LearningEdTechEducationHigher Education
Series AOct 14, 2020
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
ClassCalc

Los Angeles, California, United States

The most powerful calculator you can use on tests. Easy graphing. Powerful calculating. Curious explorations. Your potential is boundless.

EdTechEducation
Pre SeedJan 1, 2019