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Kinside
Curated child care marketplace accessible only through employers
About Kinside
Kinside is a startup that operates in the childcare services market, specifically targeting working parents who need reliable and affordable daycare and preschool options. The company leverages technology to simplify the process of finding suitable childcare, making it easier for parents to balance their professional and personal lives. Kinside's primary clients are working parents, particularly those employed by companies that offer Kinside's services as an employee benefit.
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The business model of Kinside revolves around partnering with employers to provide their app as a benefit to employees. This app connects parents with a nationwide network of vetted daycare and preschool providers. By doing so, Kinside ensures that parents have access to high-quality childcare options that fit their specific needs, whether it's location, budget, or care philosophy. The company generates revenue by charging employers for access to this service, which in turn helps employers support and retain their workforce by alleviating childcare concerns.
Kinside's unique selling proposition lies in its "white glove" service, which includes personalized provider matching and access to coveted spots at top-rated childcare centers. This individualized support helps parents find childcare quickly and efficiently, often within a week, as opposed to the months it might take otherwise. The company also emphasizes inclusivity, recognizing the disproportionate pressure on mothers and minority groups, and aims to provide equal childcare opportunities for all.
In summary, Kinside is a tech-driven childcare service that partners with employers to offer a modern, flexible childcare benefit. It helps working parents find and save on daycare and preschool options, ensuring high-quality care through a rigorously vetted network of providers.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 1
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.9/100
- Industry
- Kids
- Sector
- eCommerce & Marketplaces, Information Technology, Health Care, Children, YC S18
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest Aug 2022
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Latest news
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2022 | $12M | $48M | Alda Leu Dennis · Sasha McKenzie · Sara Deshpande · Wellington Management | ↗ |
| OtherOther financing | Apr 2021 | $0 | — | Bossa Invest | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Kinside is 31K monthly website visits, up 63.2% over the last three months. Kinside's team grew 0% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Seed7 investors entered at this stage
Y Combinator
January Ventures
Haystack
Precursor Ventures
Ed Roman
Kairos
Initialized Capital
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Wellington Management
Alda Leu Dennis- SMSasha McKenzie
- SDSara Deshpande
- JEJoanna Drake Earl
Other known investors7 additional known investors
Bossa Invest
Alumni Ventures- EVEscondido Ventures
K50 Ventures
Plug and Play
Realm Capital Ventures
Techstars
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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