Gryphon Online Safety

Gryphon Online Safety, Inc. is a San Diego-based cybersecurity company providing a cloud-managed network protection platform for families and small businesses. The company was founded in June 2014 by John Wu and Arup Bhattacharya. The idea originated after CEO John Wu's daughter was exposed to inappropriate online content, revealing a market need for more effective and user-friendly parental control solutions. Wu, a seasoned executive with over two decades in the wireless and IoT industry and a key inventor of the MiFi mobile hotspot, leveraged his extensive experience from companies like Motorola and Novatel Wireless to create Gryphon. Co-founder Arup Bhattacharya brings over a decade of industry experience, and the two had worked together for over 15 years prior to starting the company.

Gryphon's business model centers on the sale of its high-performance mesh WiFi routers and a recurring subscription to its premium protection services. Revenue is generated through hardware sales and a growing software licensing business, with the company reporting over $12 million in total sales and a threefold increase in paid subscribers over the last two years. The company targets households and small businesses seeking robust, easy-to-use network security. Gryphon has successfully raised over $13 million in funding from angel groups like ATI and Frontier Angels and through multiple equity crowdfunding campaigns.

The core of Gryphon's offering is an integrated system combining a powerful mesh WiFi router, an intuitive mobile app, and a cloud-based, AI-powered security platform. Its hardware, including the Gryphon AX router with Wi-Fi 6 technology, provides fast and reliable internet coverage, with a single unit covering up to 3,000 square feet. The platform's features include advanced parental controls that allow users to filter content by age, block specific websites or categories like social media and gaming, and set screen time limits for individual devices. Beyond parental controls, the system offers comprehensive network protection by blocking malware, detecting intrusions, and using a firewall to defend against hackers. A key differentiator is the patented Homebound™ service, a VPN that extends protection to mobile devices even when they are connected to external networks, such as public WiFi or cellular data.

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