Founded in 2018 by former school-sector software engineer Daniel Dawson, Paperly provides configurable software modules that handle excursion management, digital forms, parent-teacher interview scheduling, calendar management, and other administrative tasks for primary and secondary schools. The platform integrates with existing student information and learning management systems, giving schools real-time oversight of risk and compliance while replacing fragmented third-party tools. Paperly operates on a subscription SaaS model that lets schools buy only the modules they need, a flexibility that has attracted both small schools and large multi-campus organisations. Since its 2023 seed round, the company reports a 4,600% increase in annual recurring revenue and now has more than 250 schools contracted for 2026. Roughly 60% of its earnings are reinvested into product improvements, and the business has grown to a team of about 30 with offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and the UK. International expansion is underway, with initial customers in Thailand and the UK and significant inbound interest from Asia and further UK institutions. Co-founders Dawson and COO Jak Tidman are both finalists in the 2025 Australian Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, underscoring industry recognition of the company’s rapid growth.

Total raised

$3M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Nov 2025