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Overview
Chalkboard.io is a social platform for sports bettors and fans that lets users track bets, share picks, and follow live scores in group chats. It works by organizing groups where members log bets, receive real-time score updates, and discuss games as they happen. It differentiates itself by combining social group chats with bet tracking and live scores in a single app, focusing on a community-driven experience. Its goal is to connect bettors and fans, increasing engagement around bets and games while generating revenue from subscriptions, in-app purchases, and ads.
About Chalkboard
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$570K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Chalkboard launched Showdowns by July 2026, expanding engagement beyond standard picks.
- Help center updates through August 2026 show active product iteration and promo campaigns.
- Recent job postings signal ongoing hiring across product, engineering, design, and growth.
What critics are saying
- Caplight lists last funding in February 2022, leaving Chalkboard capital constrained.
- Simplify shows no jobs in August 2026, signaling thin operating momentum.
- Chalkboard restricts play to eligible states and strict ages, capping national scale.
What makes Chalkboard unique
- Chalkboard blends social chat, live scores, and bet tracking into one betting app.
- Its Picks product uses dynamic multipliers, Shield Play, and peer-to-peer Showdowns.
- The August 2026 site pushes free picks and deposit-match promos for acquisition.
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Funding
Total Funding
$570k
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Meal Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 14%2 year growth
↑ 16%Sandeep Bhargava joins Chalkboard Entertainment as partner.
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About Chalkboard
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Gaming
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$570K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2019
There are no jobs for Chalkboard right now.
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today