Remind
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| Available in | 86 languages |
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List of languages
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| Parent | ParentSquare |
| URL | remind |
| Current status | Active |
| Native client(s) on | iOS, Android, and Web |
Remind (previously Remind101) is a private mobile messaging platform used for communication between teachers, parents, and students in K–12 schools.[1]
As of September 2016, the platform was used in more than 50% of the public schools in the U.S.[2][3]
History
[edit]Founders
[edit]Remind101 was founded in 2011 by brothers Brett and David Kopf.[4] The platform was based on a prototype messaging system developed by David to help Brett, who was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder and dyslexia, to keep track of tests while attending Michigan State University.[3][5] The two decided to found a company based on the messaging platform, and it became part of the first class at the Imagine K12 incubator in Palo Alto, California.[6]
Funding
[edit]In 2014, the company added John Doerr, a venture capitalist at Kleiner Perkins, to its board.[7] As of 2014, the company had raised $59 million in funding,[8] and had over 20 million monthly active users across the United States.[9] On June 16, 2014, the company renamed Remind101 to Remind.[10][11]
Leadership
[edit]In 2016, Brian Grey, former CEO of Bleacher Report, became CEO of Remind.[12]
Acquisition
[edit]Remind was purchased by ParentSquare in November 2023. Both companies' platforms and executive staff were merged. Existing Remind products kept their names.[13][14][15]
References
[edit]- ^ Empson, Rip (4 February 2014). "Red Hot Remind101 Gets $15M From John Doerr To Bring Free, Secure Text Messaging To Teachers". TechCrunch.
- ^ Grant, Rebecca (4 February 2014). "15% of U.S. teachers now use Remind101 to text students and their parents". VentureBeat.
- ^ a b Corcoran, Betsy. "A $15 Million Boost for Remind101". EdSurge. Archived from the original on 2014-07-29.
- ^ Empson, Rip (18 September 2013). "Now At 30K Schools And Growing Fast, Remind101 Is On A Mission To Modernize Classroom Communication". TechCrunch.
- ^ MOTT, NATHANIEL. "Remind101 helps teachers communicate with students without fear". Pando Daily. Archived from the original on 2014-06-13.
- ^ Tsotsis, Alexia (14 September 2011). "Remind101 Is A Private Twitter For Teachers". TechCrunch.
- ^ "Education Startup Remind101 Nabs Kleiner-Led $15 Million". Bloomberg.
- ^ de la Merced, Michael J. (2014-09-30). "Remind, a Start-Up That Links Teachers and Parents, Raises $40 Million". DealBook. Retrieved 2024-02-25.
- ^ Konrad, Alex. "Why Kleiner's John Doerr Is Joining The Board Of Teacher Messaging App Remind101". Forbes. Archived from the original on March 3, 2014.
- ^ "Remind: New Name, Same Mission". Remind Blog. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ Konrad, Alex. "With $40 Million In New Cash, Parent-Teacher App Remind Targets A Billion Users Worldwide". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ^ Konrad, Alex. "Parent-Teacher App Remind Passes 20 Million Users, Taps Former Bleacher Report Boss As New CEO". Forbes.
- ^ Engel, Katherine (2023-11-29). "ParentSquare Acquires Remind, Expanding Options for School-Home Engagement". ParentSquare. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ Caffrey, Michelle (2023-12-01). "K-12 Dealmaking: Curriculum Associates Scoops Up SoapBox Labs; ParentSquare Acquires Remind". EdWeek Marketbrief. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
- ^ Staff, eSchool News (2023-12-08). "ParentSquare Acquires Remind, Expanding Options for School-Home Engagement". eSchool News. Retrieved 2026-06-16.