User:ClubGecko

ClubGecko.com is a provider of online and mobile social networking for families. The core objective is to bring your physical life online, whilst being private and purposeful. The tagline is "Your Life, Online - Safe, Together, Save." The company aims for users to create activities online which allow communication, collaboration with privacy. Being inclusive of children in a social networking context is an important element of ClubGecko.

ClubGecko was founded in 2012 by Australian and American entrepreneurs (and fathers) Rajeev Gupta and Ashish Trivedi.

History
The idea behind ClubGecko was conceived in 2011 when co-founders Rajeev Gupta and Ashish Trivedi were sitting and discussing their upcoming busy weekend with their children's sporting activities, birthdays, projects etc. They realised they had multiple events and the communication around those events was phone calls, email, SMS, and other forms of electronic communication. They decided to build an online business that was family orientated and revolved around your offline world, with communication and collaboration in an online world.

As at May 2014, the company has a 25-person strong team distributed in offices in Singapore (HQ), India, the USA and Australia.

Site Structure
The ClubGecko product was invitation only in its beta form. From early 2014, the product became open sign-up, but every users data and activities remain private as a default. Users can connect with each other. Children connect with each other, with permissions settings that are set by the adult/parent. USers create activities and invite their connections to be a part of the activity they want to share.

ClubGecko's features include:

1. Safe - Safety for children, discretion for adults. As your digital footprint grows, your privacy becomes ever more precious. With ClubGecko you can share what you want, with whom you want. We help you keep your life online safe and secure.

2. Together - Fun for children, essential for adults. Social media is a powerful tool for families and friends to connect, across miles and generations. ClubGecko makes organizing your busy family schedule or social life an interactive experience. Do amazing things together, online.

3. Save - Make your memories, share your precious moments. Build a unique archive together and save it all in one place. ClubGecko can help you, your family and friends collaborate, be creative and stay private and safe online.

The beta site was web only in late 2013. The Apps, both iOS and Android became available in March 2014.

Investment and Results
ClubGecko raised an undisclosed sum via a Series-A investment round during 2013, valuing the company at US$10 million. The investor base constituted 13 investors across the globe. The product, whilst invitation only, had under 10,000 users.