Clever

Provides secure SSO for K-12 education

San Francisco, California, United States

About Clever

Clever provides a secure digital learning environment for K-12 education through its Single Sign-On (SSO) platform. This platform allows students, teachers, and administrators to access all educational applications from one secure portal, simplifying the login process and enhancing security. Clever serves a wide range of users, including students, parents, and school administrators, and is utilized by over 60% of U.S. schools, reaching 15 million students each month. Unlike its competitors, Clever focuses on partnerships with educational institutions and app developers, which helps increase accessibility and user engagement. The company's goal is to improve education by making digital learning more accessible and efficient for millions of students.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$42.1MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary
Healthcare coverage
401(k)
Parental leave
Always a student
Clever HQ
Recharge

Risks

Clever faces increased competition from global platforms like Kahoot!.
Clever GO may face adoption challenges due to varying international standards.
Rapid global expansion may expose Clever to international regulatory challenges.

Differentiation

Clever offers a unique single sign-on platform for K-12 education.
Over 60% of U.S. schools use Clever, including 95 of the largest 100 districts.
Clever's partnerships enhance security and streamline access to educational applications.

Upsides

Clever's global expansion with Clever GO opens new markets in Europe and Australia.
Growing demand for digital learning tools boosts Clever's platform adoption.
Emphasis on cybersecurity in education aligns with Clever's security-focused offerings.

Funding

Total raised$42.14 M
Latest valuation$467.50 M
StageACQUISITION