Grockit Gets $8M Series B for "Massively Multi Player Online Learning Game"

Grockit is decidedly stealthy. There's not much clear about what it's doing beyond working on a "Massively Multi Player Online Learning Game" that is about "students teaching students." They've generated enough interest, though, to get $2.7 million in a Series A round led by Benchmark Capital and angel investors back in July 2007 and now $8 million in a Series B round from Integral Capital and Benchmark.

It's not clear if it's going to be a virtual world-style environment--Tech Crunch cites Grokit's previous products as a WebEx GMAT prep courses and, based on the MMOLG, a fax machine-based game--but it sure sounds like an option. As it preps to launch in the fall, Grockit may be one to keep an eye on, if nothing else. [via TechCrunch]

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[Marc Hustvedt]

I just posted an interview with Grockit CEO/Founder Farb Nivi on my blog at seedWatcher.com - a little more insight into what they are up to.