# Whally

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- Website: www.whally.com
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 24, 2015)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Whally is an integrated platform that enhances communication and operational efficiency between schools, childcare centers, and families. Their user-friendly app streamlines real-time interactions, attendance tracking, and payment processing.Founded in 2014 in Paris, France, Whally provides a communication and operations platform for educational institutions. The company raised Seed financing on September 24, 2015, led by London Venture Partners. The founder's history is not specified, but the firm has completed a total of 1 deal.Whally’s core offerings center around an integrated platform designed to enhance communication and streamline operations between schools, childcare centers, and families. The platform facilitates real-time communication, allowing parents and caretakers to connect directly with staff via a user-friendly app. Key functionalities include tracking student and family information, attendance, and payment processing, all of which are managed through a single interface, minimizing the complexity often associated with educational administration. Whally caters to a diverse clientele, including neighborhood childcare centers, Montessori schools, and larger educational enterprises, particularly focusing on markets in North America and expanding into other regions that emphasize modern education solutions. By offering customizable features such as custom fields and permission settings, Whally provides a tailored experience that meets the unique needs of each educational institution.Whally generates revenue through a subscription-based model, predominantly targeting educational institutions. Clients typically subscribe to the platform for a fixed monthly fee, which grants them access to the comprehensive suite of services offered, including enrollment management, billing, attendance tracking, and parent communication tools. The payment system is designed to facilitate seamless transactions, allowing parents to make payments through their preferred methods directly via the app, while schools receive immediate fund transfers. This structure simplifies the payment process and aids in accurate month-end accounting. By consolidating multiple functionalities into one platform, Whally enhances operational efficiencies for its clients while fostering a reliable revenue stream from subscription fees.Looking ahead, Whally plans to release new product features designed to further enhance their platform's capabilities, with specific rollout dates yet to be announced. The company aims to expand into additional markets, particularly in Europe and Asia, by 2025. The recent Seed financing raised in September 2015 will be strategically allocated to support these product enhancements and geographic expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 24, 2015 — Inveready Asset Management, Kima Ventures, London Venture Partners

## Investors

- Inveready Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inveready-asset-management) — Seed
- Kima Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kima-ventures) — Seed
- London Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/london-venture-partners) — Seed