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Operator of a cloud-based content management software designed to provide all-in-one... More Description
Operator of a cloud-based content management software designed to provide all-in-one solution for creating, distributing and selling eBooks. The company's software is simple automated systems to help self-publishers get to market easily in both print and e-book form, enabling authors and publishers with full-featured, open-platform services spanning content, workflow, marketing and distribution.
Most Recent Financing Status
The company is in the process of raising $50,000 of equity crowdfunding via Wefunder. Previously, the company was acquired by Courier Corporation (NASDAQ: CRRC) for $5 million on April 30, 2013.
Website: www.fastpencil.com
Entity Type: Private Company
Legal Name: FastPencil, Inc.
Business Status: Generating Revenue
Ownership Status: Acquired/Merged (Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status: Formerly Angel backed
Year Founded: 2008
Universe: Pre-venture
Parent Company: Courier
Employees: 4
Industries & Verticals
Primary Industry: Publishing
Other Industries: Application Software
Verticals: SaaS
What PitchBook Analysts Say
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"Organizations are evolving into continuous creators of digital IP. To be successful, they must find ways to streamline and prioritize product creation and reduce administrative bottlenecks. DevOps has the potential to help organizations realize these goals, while making it easier to manage the complexity and fast-paced nature of today’s IT landscape."
Q4 2019 Emerging Tech Research: Cloudtech: DevOps
05-Mar-2020
Paul Condra
Contact Information
Primary Office
517 Boston Post Road
Suite 593
Sudbury, MA 01776
United States
Phone: +1 (408) 540-7571
Alternate Offices
1094 New Dehaven Street
Suite 100
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
United States
Phone: +1 (877) 289-2665

Deal History (3)
Deal #3: Equity Crowdfunding, In Progress
Deal History (3)
# Deal Type Date Raised to Date Pre-Valuation Post- Valuation Stage
3 Equity Crowdfunding 18-Dec-2020 Generating Revenue
2 Merger/Acquisition 30-Apr-2013 $5.00M $1.00M $5.00M Startup
1 Angel (individual) 04-Dec-2008 $1.00M $1.00M Startup
Deal Type: Equity Crowdfunding
Deal Status: Announced/In Progress
Financing Status: Pending Transaction (Angel)
Financing Source: Individual
CEO/Lead MGT: Arthur Gutch
Site: Sudbury, MA
# of Employees: 4
Business Status: Generating Revenue
Deal Synopsis: The company is in the process of raising $50,000 of equity crowdfunding via Wefunder (See below).
Deal #2: Merger/Acquisition, $5M, Completed; 30-Apr-2013
Deal Type: Merger/Acquisition
Deal Amount: $5.00M
Deal Status: Completed
Deal Date: 30-Apr-2013
% Acquired: 100.00%
Financing Status: Formerly Angel backed
Financing Source: Corporate
Raised to Date: $1.00M
Post Valuation: $5.00M
Contingent Payout: $13.00M
CEO/Lead MGT: Steve Wilson
Site: Sudbury, MA
Business Status: Startup
Deal Synopsis: The company was acquired by Courier Corporation (NASDAQ: CRRC) for $5
million on April 30, 2013.
Deal #1: Angel (individual), $1M, Completed; 04-Dec-2008
VC Round: Angel
Deal Type: Angel (individual)
Deal Amount: $1.00M
Deal Status: Completed
Deal Date:04-Dec-2008
Financing Status: Angel-Backed
Financing Source: Individual
Raised to Date: $1.00M
Total Invested Equity: $1.00M
CEO/Lead MGT: Steve Wilson
Site: Sudbury, MA
Business Status: Startup
Deal Synopsis: The company raised $1 million of angel funding from Randy Haykin and other undisclosed investors on December 4, 2008.
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Operator of a cloud-based content management software designed to provide all-in-one solution for creating, distributing and selling eBooks. The company's software is simple automated systems to help self-publishers get to market easily in both print and e-book form, enabling authors and publishers with full-featured, open-platform services spanning content, workflow, marketing and distribution.
Most Recent Financing Status
The company is in the process of raising $50,000 of equity crowdfunding via Wefunder. Previously, the company was acquired by Courier Corporation (NASDAQ: CRRC) for $5 million on April 30, 2013.
Website: www.fastpencil.com
Entity Type: Private Company
Legal Name: FastPencil, Inc.
Business Status: Generating Revenue
Ownership Status: Acquired/Merged (Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status: Formerly Angel backed
Year Founded: 2008
Universe: Pre-venture
Parent Company: Courier
Employees: 4
Industries & Verticals
Primary Industry: Publishing
Other Industries: Application Software
Verticals: SaaS
What PitchBook Analysts Say
View More Analyst Insights
"Organizations are evolving into continuous creators of digital IP. To be successful, they must find ways to streamline and prioritize product creation and reduce administrative bottlenecks. DevOps has the potential to help organizations realize these goals, while making it easier to manage the complexity and fast-paced nature of today’s IT landscape."
Q4 2019 Emerging Tech Research: Cloudtech: DevOps
05-Mar-2020
Paul Condra
Contact Information
Primary Office
517 Boston Post Road
Suite 593
Sudbury, MA 01776
United States
Phone: +1 (408) 540-7571
Alternate Offices
1094 New Dehaven Street
Suite 100
West Conshohocken, PA 19428
United States
Phone: +1 (877) 289-2665

Deal History (3)
Deal #3: Equity Crowdfunding, In Progress
Deal History (3)
# Deal Type Date Raised to Date Pre-Valuation Post- Valuation Stage
3 Equity Crowdfunding 18-Dec-2020 Generating Revenue
2 Merger/Acquisition 30-Apr-2013 $5.00M $1.00M $5.00M Startup
1 Angel (individual) 04-Dec-2008 $1.00M $1.00M Startup
Deal Type: Equity Crowdfunding
Deal Status: Announced/In Progress
Financing Status: Pending Transaction (Angel)
Financing Source: Individual
CEO/Lead MGT: Arthur Gutch
Site: Sudbury, MA
# of Employees: 4
Business Status: Generating Revenue
Deal Synopsis: The company is in the process of raising $50,000 of equity crowdfunding via Wefunder (See below).
Deal #2: Merger/Acquisition, $5M, Completed; 30-Apr-2013
Deal Type: Merger/Acquisition
Deal Amount: $5.00M
Deal Status: Completed
Deal Date: 30-Apr-2013
% Acquired: 100.00%
Financing Status: Formerly Angel backed
Financing Source: Corporate
Raised to Date: $1.00M
Post Valuation: $5.00M
Contingent Payout: $13.00M
CEO/Lead MGT: Steve Wilson
Site: Sudbury, MA
Business Status: Startup
Deal Synopsis: The company was acquired by Courier Corporation (NASDAQ: CRRC) for $5
million on April 30, 2013.
Deal #1: Angel (individual), $1M, Completed; 04-Dec-2008
VC Round: Angel
Deal Type: Angel (individual)
Deal Amount: $1.00M
Deal Status: Completed
Deal Date:04-Dec-2008
Financing Status: Angel-Backed
Financing Source: Individual
Raised to Date: $1.00M
Total Invested Equity: $1.00M
CEO/Lead MGT: Steve Wilson
Site: Sudbury, MA
Business Status: Startup
Deal Synopsis: The company raised $1 million of angel funding from Randy Haykin and other undisclosed investors on December 4, 2008.
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