Bark Technologies
Helps to protect kids online and in real life with content monitoring, screen time management, and web filtering.
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* | $30.0m | Series C | |
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| % growth | - | 208 % | 7 % | 1 % | 20 % |
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Source: Dealroom estimates
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Bark Technologies, founded in 2015, operates in the online child safety sector. The company has developed a parental control application that leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor children's digital activities. The service scans a wide range of platforms, including text messages, social media, and email, to identify potential risks such as cyberbullying, sexting, and exposure to inappropriate content.
The company's business model is primarily subscription-based, offering its services to parents and families. In addition to the consumer market, Bark Technologies has expanded its reach to the education sector, providing its monitoring solutions to over 3,600 schools and districts across the United States. This dual-market approach provides diversified revenue streams.
The technology goes beyond simple keyword filtering, employing sophisticated algorithms to analyze context and nuance in digital communications. When a potential threat is detected, the system sends an alert to parents or guardians, allowing for timely intervention.
Having secured $30 million in a Series C funding round, the company is positioned for further growth and potential global expansion. It currently protects over 7 million children, indicating a significant market penetration.
Keywords: parental controls, online safety, child protection, artificial intelligence, machine learning, subscription service, edtech, cyberbullying prevention, content monitoring, digital wellbeing