Gabb Wireless provides kid-safe cellular devices, including phones and smartwatches, that feature built-in parental controls and no internet access, ensuring children can communicate without exposure to social media or inappropriate content. The company addresses the need for secure communication options for children, allowing parents to monitor contacts and messaging while promoting responsible technology use.
Funding
$13.3M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many parents are concerned about the potential risks and distractions associated with giving children unrestricted access to smartphones and the internet, including exposure to inappropriate content, cyberbullying, social media addiction, and excessive screen time. Existing parental control apps can be circumvented, and do not provide a comprehensive solution for safe communication.
Solution
Gabb Wireless offers a range of cellular devices, including phones and smartwatches, designed specifically for children and teens with built-in parental controls and no access to the internet, social media, or unapproved third-party apps. Gabb devices allow parents to provide age-appropriate technology in steps, ensuring children can communicate safely with approved contacts while minimizing exposure to online risks. The devices come with unlimited talk and text, GPS tracking, and customizable safe zones, giving parents peace of mind and promoting responsible technology use. Gabb also offers Gabb Music, a curated music streaming service that filters out explicit content.
Target Audience
Gabb Wireless targets parents who want to provide their children with safe and controlled communication devices without the risks associated with unrestricted smartphone access, as well as children and teens who need to stay connected with family and friends in a responsible manner.
Features
- Devices with no internet browser, social media apps, or third-party app stores
- Unlimited talk and text on all phones and watches
- GPS tracking and customizable "Safe Zones" with notifications when a child enters or leaves a designated area
- Parent-approved contact lists with up to 100 contacts on the Gabb Watch 3e
- Gabb Music, a kid-safe music streaming service with filtered content and optional offline downloads
- Gabb Go, a virtual pet activity to motivate kids to get off screens
- SOS emergency button for quick access to help
- Parental controls built into the device that cannot be removed or circumvented
- Gabb Messenger for kid-safe messaging with easy parental controls