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Brightwheel is a mobile app that provides a range of tools for childcare providers, including daycare centers, preschools, and in-home daycare providers. The app includes features for communication, attendance tracking, photo sharing, and daily reports. Brightwheel's platform is designed to help childcare providers streamline their administrative tasks and improve communication with parents. Parents can use the app to receive real-time updates on their child's activities and receive messages from their childcare provider. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. It has become a popular choice for childcare providers looking for an easy-to-use tool to manage their operations and communicate with parents.
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In 2024, Brightwheel's revenue reached $37.5M. The company previously reported $21.5M in 2023. Since its launch in 2014, Brightwheel has shown consistent revenue growth.
Brightwheel reached a $735M valuation in 2025.
Brightwheel has raised $88.8M in total funding across 5 rounds, most recently a $55M $55M Series C, Feb 3 2021, led by Emerson Collective (valued company at ~$600M-$605M) round in 2021.
| Year | Round | Amount | Valuation | % Sold | Source |
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| 2025 | Funding round | - | $735M | - | forbes.com |
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We do not have customer count information for Brightwheel yet.
Brightwheel employs approximately 512 people as of 2026, up from 498 in 2024, including 94 sales reps that carry a quota.
Brightwheel generates an estimated $37.5M in annual revenue.
The CEO of Brightwheel is Dave Vasen.
Brightwheel raised $88.8M across 5 rounds.
Brightwheel has 512 employees.
Brightwheel is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
Brightwheel operates across multiple industries. Browse revenue, funding, and growth data for Brightwheel in each sector below.
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Valuation
$735M
2024 Revenue
$37.5M(Est.)
Funding
$88.8M
Team · 2026
512
Founded
2014
| Year | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Brightwheel Hit $37.5m revenue in October 2024 | Estimated |
| 2023 | Brightwheel Hit $21.5m revenue in October 2023 | Estimated |
| 2021 | Brightwheel Hit $13.8m revenue in February 2021 | |
| 2014 | Launched with $0 revenue |
| 2021 | $55M Series C, Feb 3 2021, led by Emerson Collective (valued company at ~$600M-$605M) | $55M | $545M | 10% | pymnts.com |
| 2018 | Series B | $21M | - | - |
| 2017 | Series A | $10M | - | - |
| 2016 | Seed Round | $600K | - | - |
| 2015 | Seed Round | $2.2M | - | - |
| Year | Milestone | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Reached 512 employees (May 2026) | tracxn.comEstimated |
| 2024 | Reached 498 employees (December 2024) | |
| 2024 | Reached 485 employees (September 2024) | |
| 2023 | Reached 400 employees (October 2023) | |
| 2023 | Reached 377 employees (September 2023) | |
| 2023 | Reached 363 employees (January 2023) | |
| 2022 | Reached 364 employees (October 2022) | |
| 2022 | Reached 385 employees (January 2022) | |
| 2021 | Reached 308 employees (December 2021) | |
| 2021 | Reached 283 employees (August 2021) | |
| 2021 | Reached 153 employees (February 2021) |
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