Franciscan Solutions Pvt Ltd

What Franciscan Solutions Pvt Ltd does

Franciscan Solutions Private Limited is a Delhi/Noida-based SaaS company that builds and sells Franciscan e-Care, a cloud-based school management ERP with 60+ interconnected modules covering admissions, fee management, payroll, accounts, library, timetable, attendance, stock, and parent communication, targeted at K-12 private schools in India. The platform is delivered as a multi-tenant SaaS accessed via web and mobile apps (iOS/Android) and is bundled with adjacent products including eSmartGuard (AI face-recognition visitor and child pick-up system), MySecureKid (GPS smartwatch), LFD digital notice boards, student ID cards, and an online assessment and virtual classroom module integrated with Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. The company reports 1,000+ institutional clients, 1M+ users, and 546,170+ students, with marquee accounts including the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI), the Vatican Embassy (India & Nepal), and several Delhi Public School, Loreto, and St. Mary's branches.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model. The core is an annual subscription on the ERP, priced roughly Rs. 20,000-40,000 per year for mid-tier schools (200-500 students) and custom-quoted for large school chains and multi-branch institutions, with an 18% GST layer. On top of the subscription, the company sells hardware (LFD notice boards, smartwatches, ID cards, stationery) and a range of professional services — digital marketing (SEO, PPC, social), graphic design, web design and development, professional photography including drone and 360 shoots — often cross-sold to the same school customers. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by inside sales (30 sales specialist openings), event marketing, Google Ads, and a flagship institutional channel via the CBCI partnership, with regional support offices in Chandigarh, Mumbai, and Lucknow. Geographic presence spans India (primary), Australia, and Dubai (since 2017). The company is privately held, founder-led (Late Rajeev Francis), ISO 9001:2015 certified, and discloses no external funding rounds, making it a bootstrapped, organically grown vertical SaaS business.

Name

Franciscan Solutions Pvt Ltd

Legal name

Franciscan Solutions Private Limited

Website

https://franciscansolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Franciscan Solutions is a Delhi/Noida-based SaaS company that provides Franciscan e-Care, a K-12 school ERP with 60+ modules plus AI safety, VR, and hardware products, serving 1,000+ schools and 1M+ users across India, Australia, and Dubai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

School ERP Software / K-12 Education Technology

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 SIS & District Administration Platforms (EDAFAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Communications, Parent/Guardian Engagement & Notification Systems (EDAJAHAM), Parent/Student Portals, Communications & Consent Management (EDAFAEAK), HR, Payroll, Time & Attendance for Education (EDAFAEAD), Billing, Tuition, Fees & Payments (including Cafeteria/Meal Accounts) (EDAFAEAN), Gradebook, Transcripts, Credits & Academic Records Management (EDAFAEAG), Compliance, State Reporting & Education Data Exchange (Ed-Fi/SIF) (EDAFAEAO)

Keywords

• School ERP software
• Student information system
• K-12 education technology
• School administration platform
• Parent communication app

Headquarters

HQ city

Noida

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. School ERP Software Subscription: Annual SaaS subscription model for access to Franciscan e-Care platform with 60+ modules. Pricing varies by school size and modules selected. Includes software updates, cloud hosting, and support.
2. Hardware Products: Sale of LFD (Large Format Display) Digital Notice Boards available in 49 and 55 inch sizes with 2-year onsite warranty. Also includes student ID cards and school stationery.
3. Digital Services: Additional services including SEO, PPC advertising, social media marketing, email marketing, content marketing, and website development for schools and businesses
4. Graphic Design Services: Logo design, UI/UX design, magazine design, flyer design, ID card and lanyard design, and certificate design services for schools
5. Professional Photoshoot Services: Professional photography services including drone photoshoots and 360 photoshoots for school promotional materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Franciscan Solutions develops and sells Franciscan e-Care, a cloud-based, mobile-first School ERP platform with 60+ interconnected modules covering admissions, fee management, payroll, accounts, library, timetable, attendance, marks, stock, infirmary, parent communication, and online assessments, targeted at K-12 schools in India. The company also sells complementary hardware (LFD digital notice boards, Student ID card systems, MySecureKid GPS smartwatches) and offers supporting professional services including digital marketing, graphic design, web development, professional photoshoot, and in-house technical support.

Product overview

Franciscan Solutions offers Franciscan e-Care, a comprehensive all-in-one School ERP platform combining a School Information System (SIS), parent communication mobile app, and 60+ interconnected software modules. The platform integrates admissions (Online Admission Manager), financials (Fee Manager, Accounts Manager, Payroll Manager), academics (Marks Manager with 100+ report card formats, Library Manager with 15,000+ e-books), operations (Timetable Manager, Attendance Manager, Stock Manager, Infirmary Manager, Seating Arrangement Manager), security (eSmartGuard with face recognition, MySecureKid smartwatch), and digital services. Supporting products include LFD Digital Notice Board hardware, Student ID Card System, Online Classes with video conferencing integration, and VR e-Learning Language Labs. Beyond core school management, services extend to Digital Marketing (SEO, PPC, social media, email), Graphic Design (UI/UX, logos, publications), Web Design & Development, Professional Photoshoot (including drone), In-house Technical Team support, and School Stationery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Franciscan e-Care: Comprehensive School ERP software with 60+ interconnected modules for K-12 schools, including mobile app, parent portal, and various management tools.

Products and services

• Franciscan e-Care School ERP Platform Comprehensive cloud-based, mobile-first School ERP platform with 60+ interconnected modules covering admissions, fee management, payroll, accounts, library, timetable, attendance, marks, stock, infirmary, parent communication and online assessments for K-12 schools.
• School Information System (SIS) Centralized database system for managing student personal details, academic records, attendance logs and grades, accessible to teachers, administrators, students and parents for communication and administrative tasks.
• eSmartGuard (AI-Powered Visitor & Child Pick-Up Management) AI-powered RFID-based security system for schools using advanced face recognition to autonomously verify all visitors against pre-registered faces and identity documents for child pick-up authorization.
• MySecureKid (GPS Smartwatch) GPS-enabled smartwatch with dual control mechanism that automatically switches between school and parent oversight, featuring geofencing for student safety within and outside school premises.
• Online Assessment System Innovative online assessment module integrated into the E-care ERP platform that enables efficient and effective online evaluation of students within the school environment.
• LFD (Large Format Display) Digital Notice Board Hardware digital notice board with real-time ERP integration available in 49 and 55 inch sizes with stainless steel body, inbuilt speakers, remote power scheduling, SIM-enabled internet and auto Wi-Fi connectivity backed by a 2-year onsite warranty.
• Student ID Card System Smart card system containing student information, photographs, attendance tracking via card readers, access restriction to secure areas, and transportation details with movement tracking.
• Online Classes (Virtual Classroom) Virtual classroom functionality integrated into the E-care ERP platform that enables conducting online classes via Google Meet and Microsoft Teams integrations within the school platform.
• VR e-Learning Language Labs Virtual reality-based language learning laboratory providing immersive e-learning experiences for students using VR technology.
• CBCI Education Masterminds Platform Innovative specialized platform for Catholic educational institutions in India providing tailored educational management solutions under the CBCI Education Society partnership.
• e-Care Mobile App (Parent & Teacher App) Mobile application providing real-time access to attendance, academic progress, fee payment status, homework updates, and parent-teacher communication, available to parents, teachers, principals and school management.
• Franciscan Digital Marketing Services Comprehensive digital marketing services including SEO, PPC advertising, social media marketing, email marketing, and content marketing for schools and businesses.
• Franciscan Graphic Design Services Design services including UI/UX design, logo design, magazine design, flyer design, certificate design, ID card and lanyard design for schools.
• Web Design & Development Services Custom website design, website development, e-commerce development, and website maintenance services for businesses.
• Professional Photoshoot Services Professional photography services including drone photoshoots and 360 photoshoots for school promotional materials and campus visuals.
• In-house Technical Team Services In-house technical team providing software development, database management, network security, and custom solutions for school technology needs.
• School Stationery Products Stationery products including report cards, birthday cards, school magazines, diaries, letterheads, and challan slips for educational and administrative needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% SMS delivery success rate with 24/7 support
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Tally SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationIn-depth integration with Tally accounting software enabling seamless financial data synchronization between Franciscan e-Care and Tally ERP for accounts management, ledger reconciliation, and financial reporting
• Zoho BookscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Zoho Books accounting platform for schools preferring Zoho ecosystem, enabling real-time data fetching and streamlined financial management
• ISBN DatabasecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with ISBN database providing automatic book details retrieval when scanning ISBN barcodes, eliminating manual book entry for library management with information on 6 lakhs of books
• Payment Gateways and BankscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with all major banks and digital wallets for online fee payment through school website and mobile app, providing parents with convenient and secure payment options
• CBCI Education SocietyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership providing Franciscan e-Care ERP to Catholic educational institutions under the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India network
• CBCI Education Masterminds PlatformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched in 2018, an innovative platform specifically designed for Catholic educational institutions in India under the CBCI Education Society partnership

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PowerSchool: PowerSchool is the global market leader in K-12 SIS with a broad portfolio spanning SIS, LMS, talent management, and analytics — a broad incumbent that competes with Franciscan in larger multi-branch private school deals.

Direct peers

• Fedena: Fedena (by Foradian Technologies) is one of the longest-running Indian school management systems covering admissions, attendance, fees, exams, and parent communication — directly comparable to Franciscan e-Care across K-12 SIS and ERP modules.
• Teachmint: Teachmint is a Bengaluru-based K-12 and tutoring-focused SaaS platform offering school ERP, LMS, and live-class tools to Indian private schools — the most direct Indian competitor to Franciscan e-Care in both product scope and target segment.
• Classera: Classera is a K-12 LMS/ERP platform with strong presence in the Middle East (Gulf) and South Asia, directly overlapping with Franciscan on Catholic/religious-school ERP and on the Australia/Dubai international footprint.
• Skolarrr / Skolaro: Skolaro is an India-focused K-12 cloud ERP offering school management, fee collection, transport, library, and parent app modules — directly comparable in product scope and Indian private-school GTM.
• Entab ERP: Entab is an Indian K-12 school automation platform providing ERP, fee management, attendance, transport, and parent communication — closely comparable to Franciscan's e-Care for Indian private schools.

Others

• Tally Solutions: Tally is India's dominant SME/accounting software and a deep integration partner of Franciscan for accounts and payroll — an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but highly relevant to understanding Franciscan's India software stack.

Emerging players

• Alma SIS: Alma is a US-based modern SIS built for K-12 schools, focusing on student information, scheduling, and family engagement — comparable to Franciscan's SIS/communication layers and a leading indicator of where modern K-12 platforms are heading.
• Edunext: Edunext is an Indian K-12 ERP/SIS vendor offering school management, fee, transport, library, and parent modules — an emerging direct competitor with partial product overlap to e-Care.

Regional players

• MySchool (Pilot Digital): MySchool is an Australia-headquartered school management platform serving Australian and Asia-Pacific schools — directly comparable to Franciscan's Australian expansion footprint and K-12 SIS scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/franciscan-solutions-pvt-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/franciscanofficial

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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