# Sandbox Family Communication

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sandbox-family-communication

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Arlington, US
- Website: www.sandboxx.us
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 1, 2021)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in the US, Sandbox Family Communication, Inc. specializes in connecting military recruits with their families through a dedicated digital platform that streamlines communication, enhancing emotional connections during training.Sandbox Family Communication, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Arlington, US. The company provides a digital communication platform for recruits in basic training to communicate with their families. The founders, Leonardo Bonkoski, Sam Meek, and Swamy R, have not been reported to have founded any other notable companies. The company has raised a total of USD 8.00 mn in funding, with the latest round being a Series A led by Boathouse Capital. This Series A funding represents the complete amount raised by Sandbox Family Communication, Inc. to date, and the company has engaged in 3 notable funding deals.Sandboxx primarily offers a digital platform designed to facilitate communication between recruits undergoing basic training and their families or supporters. The core product is an app that allows users to send letters, photographs, and motivational messages directly to service members at military training facilities, removing the need for traditional mailing processes. The platform enhances emotional support for recruits through features like "Letters to Heroes" for community support without familial ties. Additionally, Sandboxx provides customizable Memory Books to commemorate a recruit’s journey and Exchange™ gift cards usable at military exchanges. Their services cater to military families across the United States and regions with U.S. military training facilities.Sandboxx generates revenue through subscription-based services and one-time transaction fees linked to its messaging platform. Users pay to send messages and photos to recruits, along with services like gift cards and Memory Books. The app facilitates direct-to-consumer interactions where customers can select services, such as sending letters with photo attachments or purchasing gift cards for military exchanges. This digital-first methodology ensures prompt delivery of communications, with next-day delivery guaranteed to recruits' mailrooms. Revenue comes from regular app usage and the purchase of add-on services, maintaining user engagement throughout the recruit's training.Sandbox Family Communication, Inc. aims to innovate and expand its product offerings. Upcoming product enhancements are focused on improving user experience and engagement. The company targets potential expansion into new markets across the U.S. and internationally by 2024, although specific locations have not been disclosed. The recent funding from the Series A round will be utilized to support these growth initiatives, ensuring that Sandbox Family Communication, Inc. can reach a broader audience while enhancing their platform functionalities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 1, 2021, $8M — Boathouse Capital, PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program
- Series B, Jun 1, 2017, $3M — Haebler Capital

## Investors

- Haebler Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/haebler-capital) — Series B
- Boathouse Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/boathouse-capital) — Series A
- PenFed Foundation Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/penfed-foundation-veteran-entrepreneur-investment-program) — Series A