AppClose is a co-parenting application that utilizes secure messaging, integrated calendars, and a built-in payment system to facilitate communication and financial management between co-parents. It addresses the challenges of coordinating schedules, sharing expenses, and maintaining accurate records, all while being court-recommended and trusted by over 2 million users across the United States.
Funding
$6.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Co-parents often struggle with disorganized communication, scheduling conflicts, and difficulty tracking shared expenses, leading to misunderstandings and potential legal disputes. Coordinating these aspects through multiple channels can be cumbersome and lack a secure, verifiable record.
Solution
AppClose is a co-parenting application designed to streamline communication, scheduling, and financial management between separated parents. The platform provides secure messaging, shared calendars, and an integrated payment system to facilitate coordination and maintain accurate records. By consolidating these essential functions into a single, court-recommended application, AppClose aims to reduce conflict and improve co-parenting efficiency. The app also offers features like audio and video calling, expense tracking, and the ability to share important child-related information, all within a secure and documented environment.
Target Audience
AppClose primarily targets co-parents seeking a streamlined, secure, and court-recommended platform to manage communication, scheduling, and finances related to their children.
Features
- Secure, unalterable messaging to maintain a verifiable communication log
- Shared calendar for scheduling parenting time, appointments, and events
- Integrated expense tracker for managing and documenting shared child-related costs
- ipayou, a built-in payment solution for secure and trackable expense reimbursements
- AppClose Solo feature for communicating with non-app users via text or email, with records saved in the app
- Audio and video calling with call logs for documenting communication attempts
- Circle feature to connect co-parents, stepparents, family members, and professionals
- Exportable records for court or personal use, including messages, expenses, and requests
- Check-in feature to record arrival and departure times at exchange locations
- Pet management capabilities for coordinating pet-related tasks