# GoGuardian: E-learning, El Segundo, United States

> GoGuardian: GoGuardian is a prominent K–12 educational technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2014. Based in El Segundo, United States.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/goguardian (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# GoGuardian

GoGuardian is a prominent K–12 educational technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2014.

Funding reported Last round: Private equity

E-learning El Segundo, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 640 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $200M in dollars
- **Last round:** Private equity Aug 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for GoGuardian has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About GoGuardian

GoGuardian is a prominent K–12 educational technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2014.

It offers a cloud-based, AI-powered software suite designed to enhance digital learning environments for schools, teachers, students, and parents. The company aims to maximize student learning potential through effective and safe digital experiences. GoGuardian serves over 10,000 schools, including many of the largest districts in the U.S., supporting more than 25 million students and half a million teachers. Its product offerings include tools for web filtering, classroom management, device management, student safety, and mental health support. Key products include GoGuardian Admin for web monitoring, GoGuardian Teacher for classroom engagement, and GoGuardian Beacon, which identifies students at risk of self-harm. The company focuses on providing actionable insights and solutions tailored to the needs of K–12 education, particularly in environments utilizing Chromebooks and hybrid learning models.

## What company datasets say GoGuardian raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$200M** in dollars

Rounds **4**

Last round **Private equity**

Last round size **$200M**

Last round date **Aug 2021**

Investors listed **4**

Valuation **$1.0B, Oct 2024**

## Founders and team

From GoGuardian's own website: 1 founder, 4 on the team.

**Tyler Shaddix** Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer

- **Rich Preece** Chief Executive Officer
- **Elizabeth Dadanian** Chief People Officer
- **Ichiro Osumi** Chief Financial Officer
- **Claire Borthwick** General Counsel

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Innovate for Impact](https://millionrounds.com/fund/innovate-for-impact)

Each firm lists GoGuardian on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

district management device control student safety data student activity monitoring remote learning video conferencing primary/secondary education school safety workflows student well-being analytics technology solutions school safety monitoring ai safety monitoring device monitoring enterprises student harm prevention real-time alerts

Built with from their website

GitHub Actions Jira Service Management Parallels Mac Management for Microsoft SCCM Docker Wistia Amazon SES Google Tag Manager Salesforce Service Cloud Amazon CloudFront Canva

+8 more

Microsoft Advanced Group Policy Management Salesforce CRM Analytics AWS Trusted Advisor Atlassian Google Cloud SAP Contract Lifecycle Management GitHub Hashnode

- **Sector:** E-learning
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61131, 513210, 611710, SIC 7375, 7372, 8299
- **Region:** California
- **Part of:** Sumeru Equity Partners
- **Revenue:** $147M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/goguardian)

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