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Classroom Management for Schools & Daycares

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2014Edtech
Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2021
Revenue $50–100M Latest reported FY
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Brightwheel

Brightwheel is a leading provider of childcare management software, serving a market primarily composed of preschools and childcare centers. The company's all-in-one platform is designed to streamline administrative tasks, saving educators and staff significant time each month. The software is easy to set up and use, and has been highly rated in external reviews, earning it the title of the #1 childcare software.

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Brightwheel's business model revolves around providing a comprehensive solution for childcare centers. The software handles a wide range of tasks, from sign-in and sign-out procedures to billing and communication with families. It has been reported that 90% of preschools using Brightwheel have seen an increase in timely payments from families, and 95% of administrators and staff have noted improved communication with families.

The company generates revenue through a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to use the software. The platform has been praised for its user-friendly interface and time-saving capabilities, with many educators stating that it has been instrumental in managing their centers and maintaining relationships with families. Brightwheel's strong customer service has also been highlighted as a key strength.

In summary, Brightwheel operates in the educational technology market, providing a comprehensive, user-friendly software solution for childcare centers. The company's platform streamlines administrative tasks, improves communication with families, and helps ensure timely payments, contributing to its position as a leading provider in this space.

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At a glance

Founded
2014
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Sector
Edtech
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue

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Investors

17 investors on the cap table

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Seed10 investors entered at this stage

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage

Employees mapped 517 incl. 2 AI specialists
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Key operators 32 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
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team presence
🇺🇸 United States90.8%
🇵🇰 Pakistan6.8%
🇵🇭 Philippines0.5%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.3%
🇭🇰 Hong Kong0.3%
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Web traffic by country
3.1M monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States92.7%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
🇮🇳 India0.3%
🇦🇺 Australia0.2%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.2%
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Market sentiment

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