# Securly

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/securly

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Jose, US
- Website: www.securly.com
- Total disclosed funding: $27M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 9, 2018)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Securly, Inc., based in the US, operates as a leading provider of online safety and wellness solutions designed specifically for K-12 educational environments, ensuring a secure and engaging learning experience for students.Founded in 2013 in San Jose, California, Securly, Inc. specializes in student safety and wellness solutions for K-12 institutions. The company has received funding through various rounds, including a notable Series B round in March 2021 where it raised USD 16.00 mn led by Defy.vc, bringing the total raised to USD 16.00 mn at a current valuation of USD 68.51 mn. Securly has successfully completed 5 deals, with the most recent transaction occurring on March 17, 2021. The CEO and founder of the company is Bharath Madhusudan, who has a background in educational technology.Securly offers a suite of products aimed at enhancing student safety, engagement, and wellness within K-12 educational settings. Their primary offerings include tools for online wellness monitoring, classroom management, cloud web filtering, and Apple device management, catering to over 20,000 educational institutions and more than 20 million students across the US. These products are designed to address challenges faced by schools, allowing tailored solutions that meet specific institutional needs and budgetary constraints.Securly generates revenue mainly through subscription models for its safety and wellness products, facilitating transactions directly with educational institutions. Schools and districts typically enter into annual subscriptions covering a range of products, including Securly's flagship offerings such as Aware for student wellness monitoring and Securly Pass for digital hall pass management. This approach fosters long-term partnerships that support student safety and well-being, ensuring a consistent revenue stream from their diverse offerings.Following the completion of the acquisition by Golden Gate Capital in June 2021, Securly intends to leverage the new capital to expand its global presence and enhance its platform. The company is focused on developing innovative solutions aimed at promoting student health and engagement. This includes plans to launch new products in the near future, although specific release dates have not been disclosed, and to target expansions into additional markets, particularly within the United States, by the end of 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 9, 2018, $16M — OWL Ventures, Defy.
- Series A, Sep 30, 2016, $7.7M — Y Combinator, Founder.org, OWL Ventures
- Seed, Oct 23, 2013, $3M — NewSchools Venture Fund, ZhenFund, Founder.org
- Seed, Oct 29, 2012 — Imagine K12

## Investors

- Imagine K12 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/imagine-k12) — Seed
- NewSchools Venture Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newschools-venture-fund) — Seed
- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Seed
- Founder.org — Seed, Series A
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Series A
- OWL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/owl-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Defy. (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/defy) — Series B