Chalkboard

Chalkboard

Social betting platform with real-time scores

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

Simplify's Rating
Why Chalkboard is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Entertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$570K

Headquarters

Brentwood, California

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • Real-time data from major leagues enhances user engagement for sports bettors.
  • BOOK SYNC feature streams bet tracking across all major sportsbooks in one place.
  • BOARDS community spaces led by influencers create new revenue via ad partnerships.

What critics are saying

  • Chalkboard Fantasy's no-deposit free entries will skip social tracking for real-money DFS.
  • Live-picks and mid-game entries bypass Chalkboard.io's group-chat bet-tracking utility.
  • Dual ownership of Chalkboard Fantasy and Chalkboard.io creates internal conflict of interest.

What makes Chalkboard unique

  • Chalkboard is the first social messaging platform for sports betting with real-time data.
  • It integrates live scores, play-by-play, and stats directly into group chats.
  • Users can sync all real sportsbook wagers and track performance in one place.

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Funding

Total Funding

$570k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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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

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-3%

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