What is Bark?
Bark offers an award-winning service designed to protect children in their digital environments. The platform monitors over 30 popular applications and social media channels, detecting potential issues such as cyberbullying, suicidal ideation, online predators, and threats of violence. Complementing its monitoring capabilities, Bark provides web filtering and screen time management tools, enabling parents to establish healthy boundaries for their children's online activities and access to specific websites and applications.
How much funding has Bark raised?
Bark has raised a total of $39.4M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$9M
Debt
$350K
Series C
$30M
Series A (2018): $9M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $350K led by PPP
Series C (2022): $30M supported by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
Key Investors in Bark
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors is an alternative investment management firm with a focus on energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and growth equity, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
What's next for Bark?
With the recent major strategic investment, Bark is poised for accelerated growth and enhanced service offerings. The company is likely to expand its technological capabilities, further develop its monitoring algorithms, and broaden its market reach to assist more families in navigating the complexities of their children's digital lives. This funding will also support strategic partnerships and initiatives aimed at strengthening online safety protocols and user education.
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