GUARDIANS OF THE FUND: GoGuardian, a Los Angeles-based provider of device management and internet filtering software for Chromebooks used in K-12 schools, has raised money as part of a strategic investment from Sumeru Equity Partners. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Sumeru is now a majority shareholder of the company. Three of Sumeru’s team members will be joining GoGuardian’s board of directors.
Founded in 2014, GoGuardian claims its tools are used by more than 5 million students across over 10,000 schools across the U.S. Another addition to the company’s board is Tony Miller, former Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. More details in the press release.
