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§ Private Profile · Portland, OR, USA
Mobile social network platform for group communication, enabling text messaging-based networks for education, healthcare, and communities.
Based in Portland, Oregon, Celly develops a mobile social networking platform that enables users to instantly create text messaging-based group communication networks known as "cells." The software facilitates real-world organization, educational coordination, and community interactions through integrated features such as polling, automated alerts, and topic tracking while maintaining strict data privacy within individual groups. The platform serves various institutional sectors including education, healthcare, and government, with the City of Portland notably utilizing the system to broadcast citizen safety updates. By early 2013, the company had facilitated the creation of over 20,000 distinct communication cells across its growing user base. Operating primarily as a free platform with SMS-based capabilities, the enterprise secured $1.4 million in early venture funding to support its initial market expansion and product development. Celly was founded in 2011 by Greg Passmore and Russell Okamoto.
Celly has raised $1.4M across 1 funding round.
Celly has raised $1.4M in total across 1 funding round.
Celly has raised $1.4M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.4M Seed in February 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2013 | $1.4M Seed | Oregon Venture Fund | Portland Seed Fund, Upstart Labs | Announced |
Celly has raised $1.4M in total across 1 funding round.
Celly's investors include Oregon Venture Fund, Portland Seed Fund, Upstart Labs.