Xplor Technologies
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software as a service |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Mark Woodland |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Software |
Xplor Technologies, formerly known as ( MyXplor Pty Ltd.), is an Australian software company based in Melbourne.[1] It provides software solutions that assist businesses in various sectors, including childcare, fitness, and field services.[2] Their platform offers tools for managing payments, employees, clients, and scheduling.[1]
History
[edit]Founded as MyXplor, Xplor Technologies was incorporated on January 2015, by Mark Woodland.[3][4] Woodland was influenced to start the company after his mother was inundated with administrative tasks.[2] Frustrated by the outdated technology Woodland started to automated the tedious processes involved within the childcare service.[5][6]
Investment
[edit]In June 2016, Woodland led Xplor’s Series A $6 million investment round which added to the funding team.[7][8] He went on to lead the companies Series B round bringing on additional investment through Partners For Growth.[9]
Activities
[edit]In January 2019, Xplor was acquired by Transaction Services Group and Woodland was put in charge of its education arm.[10] Xplor is recognized as one of the largest childcare software providers in the world.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Harkness, James (2016-08-26). "Mark Woodland on Xplor, the edutech start-up that evolved out of his $22m childcare service". Dynamic Business. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ a b Roberts, Jason (2024-06-11). "Xplor Education's childcare management platform evolves". The Sector. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Financial Review Young Rich 2017". Australian Financial Review. 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "2018 AFR Young Rich List: Atlassian co-founders Australia's richest young entrepreneurs". Australian Financial Review. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Martono, Christina (2017-09-14). "The Role of Technology in Childcare and Early Learning". Early Learning Association Australia. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Xplor Education - Company of the Year - Computer Services". Stevie Awards. 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Child care tech start-up Xplor raises $6m to keep parents connected". Australian Financial Review. 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Sadler, Denham (2016-08-03). "Melbourne startup Xplor raises $6 million without even having to approach investors". SmartCompany. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Why Young Rich lister Mark Woodland didn't bootstrap childcare centre platform Xplor". Australian Financial Review. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ Roberts, Jason (2020-02-11). "Acquisition of Xplor by TSG completes after regulatory approvals received". The Sector. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "Xplor acquires NZ's Discover, after $3.8b global merger". Australian Financial Review. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2024-11-09.
- ^ "TSG and Clearent merge to create Xplor, a new tech business for the fitness and wellness industries". www.fittechglobal.com. Retrieved 2024-11-09.