Company · Edtech

Smowltech

smowl.net ↗ ·San Sebastián ·Seed

Smowltech (legal name Smiley Owl Tech S.L.) develops SMOWL, an AI-based online proctoring and continuous user-authentication platform that verifies identity via webcam biometrics, browser locking and application control for digital exams and certifications. Founded in 2012 in Donostia/San Sebastián, it serves 350+ universities, training providers and enterprises across 17 countries and integrates with major LMS platforms. It raised a ~€1.65-1.7M seed round in 2022 led by impact fund Fondo Bolsa Social with Wayra and Sparkmind VC, and has previously been named a Gartner Cool Vendor and awarded an EU Horizon 2020 Seal of Excellence.

Founded
2012
Founders
1
News
0
Rounds
1
Investors
3
SectorsEdtech, AI & Data, Enterprise Software, Cybersecurity Start-up MapEdtech › Assessment & proctoring

Profile updated 15 Aug 2026

Founders

Ricardo Vea Orte
Founder & CEO

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Investors 3

Funding rounds 1

Seed · €1.65M
Basque edtech Smowltech, whose SMOWL proctoring product uses multi-biometric data to verify students continuously during online exams, raise…
2022-05-04

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