Circle Media offers a small hardware device that plugs into a home’s network and allows an administrator—typically a parent—to set and enforce screen-time limits for every connected device, regardless of platform. Unlike cloud-based solutions that are restricted to specific operating systems, Circle’s network-level approach covers iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, and gaming consoles. The product’s simplicity and broad device coverage position it as a user-friendly alternative to built-in parental controls found in Apple or Netgear ecosystems. Growing concerns over children’s screen addiction are driving adoption, and Circle is capitalizing on this trend. With fresh capital, the company plans to expand its product lineup and pursue new integrations with hardware makers and mobile carriers. To date, Circle has raised more than $30 million in venture funding, including a 2017 Series A round. No revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

Total raised

$30M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Feb 2019