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Techstars

Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.

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Past deals in Child Care

Kiddo

Series A in 2022
Good Parents Inc. develops Kiddo, a pediatric at-home care delivery system designed to assist parents in monitoring their children's health and wellness. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Kiddo combines a proprietary wearable device with a connected application and integrated care options, including telehealth and doctor visits. The system tracks a range of health metrics, such as emotional well-being, physical activity, heart rate, caloric intake, sleep patterns, and growth. By providing these insights, Kiddo not only supports parents in overseeing their children's health but also aids healthcare providers in managing pediatric admission rates and care costs effectively.

EyeKnow AI

Pre Seed Round in 2021
EyeKnow uses AI and computer vision to provide 24/7 monitoring of children and seniors under care at home or care facilities. Our solution tracks incidents, such as falls, irregular activity, etc, and interactions between caregivers and children or seniors including abuse, negligence, etc. Our system seamlessly integrates with off-the-shelf security cameras, and shares insights and alerts with the relevant stakeholders, via a live dashboard and mobile app.

Kindora

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Kindora buys, sells, and rents premium pre-owned items – from cots and strollers to nursery furniture – after a deep clean.

Robyn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Robyn Inc. operates a community-driven digital platform focused on integrative maternal wellness, catering to women at various stages of parenthood. The company connects aspiring, expecting, and new parents with a network of wellness providers across 14 service categories, including birth education, nutrition, mental health, and lactation support. Robyn also offers digital education courses, such as childbirth education and lactation classes, aiming to make parental wellness and education more accessible. By providing resources and tools, Robyn seeks to empower women in making informed decisions about their health and well-being during pre-pregnancy and throughout their parenting journey. Founded in 2019 and based in Los Angeles, Robyn was previously known as FertileGirl LLC.

Communikind

Funding Round in 2021
Communikind, Inc. is an online platform designed to assist caregivers and parents of children with special care needs. The platform enables users to collect, store, and share important health data with medical professionals. Founded in 2018 and based in San Francisco, California, Communikind aims to empower children and their care communities by providing tools that facilitate better communication and documentation of care.

Circletime

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Circletime provides interactive "Mommy and Me classes" that are convenient and engaging for parents and fun and educational for children. Every group session is led by a certified subject-matter expert. The hands-on sessions are evidence-based and promote healthy play activities that continue beyond the cl

Kinside

Funding Round in 2020
Kinside Inc. operates an application that connects working parents with a network of daycares and preschools in the United States. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Pasadena, California.

Kiddo

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Good Parents Inc. develops Kiddo, a pediatric at-home care delivery system designed to assist parents in monitoring their children's health and wellness. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Kiddo combines a proprietary wearable device with a connected application and integrated care options, including telehealth and doctor visits. The system tracks a range of health metrics, such as emotional well-being, physical activity, heart rate, caloric intake, sleep patterns, and growth. By providing these insights, Kiddo not only supports parents in overseeing their children's health but also aids healthcare providers in managing pediatric admission rates and care costs effectively.

CareAcademy

Series A in 2020
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

Babbly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Babbly is focused on creating a comprehensive data platform aimed at assisting parents in monitoring and supporting their child's development. The company has developed a mobile application that enables parents to track their baby's speech development through video recordings. This platform harnesses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze voice data, offering insights into a child's cognitive growth and social skills from birth to twenty-four months. By utilizing this technology, parents can effectively assess their child's speech and brain development, allowing them to monitor progress over time and provide the necessary support for their child's early development.

Lullaai: Baby Sleep App

Seed Round in 2020
LullaAi was conceived to provide better health for your baby and you. We are starting with sleep, one of the most important factors in early development.

Beanstalk

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Beanstalk is offering live interactive kids classes from home, designed for each specific age group.The company's platform offers on-demand interactive kids classes by experienced teachers, enabling children to take learning classes anytime from anywhere.

Mello

Pre Seed Round in 2020
SitEinander is a mobile application that helps parents to meet other families nearby, plan playdates and swap-free babysitting among trusted friends. The company was founded in 2019.

GoNanny

Pre Seed Round in 2020
GoNanny is an online platform founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, that connects parents with childcare providers. The company aims to support busy families by offering a range of services, including child care rides, private coaching, light housework, meal preparation, and engaging activities for children. GoNanny focuses on pairing families with consistent childcare providers, ensuring a reliable support system. The platform allows parents to book services in flexible increments, such as 15-minute intervals, and provides features that keep parents informed about their child's care, enhancing peace of mind. Providers are carefully selected through a rigorous screening process to ensure quality and trustworthiness.

Tot Squad

Seed Round in 2020
Tot Squad is a marketplace that connects new parents with health, wellness and safety services both virtually and in person. We're a one-stop shop in the $46B "New Mom Economy" consolidating the highly fragmented providers of services like car seat installation, babyproofing, and lactation consulting. Our car seat installation services can be found on Amazon and Walmart as an add-on with a car seat purchase.

myTamarin

Pre Seed Round in 2019
myTamarin is an AI-powered childcare matchmaker that connects families with vetted childcarers, including nannies and maternity nurses, in the UK childcare market. The platform offers a simple and affordable solution for parents seeking reliable childcare support, allowing them to select caregivers based on their specific needs and preferred timings. With no upfront fees, myTamarin aims to facilitate a seamless experience for families during early parenthood by providing access to a range of services, including night nannies and housekeeping support. This innovative approach addresses the growing demand for quality childcare in the UK.

Athena

Pre Seed Round in 2019
As a mom with a young child over 20 years ago, Simone had a child support collection problem. She learned how to navigate the system and collect her money, making herself her own first customer. After her success, she started helping other moms at her home at her kitchen table, and eventually, she opened a bricks and mortar on a busy street in a store-front and operated it for many years. She has taken her years of experience and packaged it into a tech platform to help women collect the back child support they are entitled to.

BridgeCare

Pre Seed Round in 2018
BridgeCare Finance, Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in childcare education financing solutions. Established in 2016, it offers family payment plans to assist parents in covering their children's tuition fees. Additionally, BridgeCare provides a white-label platform for childcare data and community management, designed to support organizations that assist both parents and childcare providers. Through these services, BridgeCare aims to facilitate access to quality childcare and improve financial management for families.

AnswersNow

Pre Seed Round in 2018
AnswersNow, Inc. develops a mobile platform for parents and caregivers of autistic children. Its platform provides educational resources, behavioral learning tools, and on-call expert support. Its platform supports step-by-step learning process of the child; as well as enables saving, storing, and monitoring the child's progress. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.

AnswersNow

Pre Seed Round in 2018
AnswersNow, Inc. develops a mobile platform for parents and caregivers of autistic children. Its platform provides educational resources, behavioral learning tools, and on-call expert support. Its platform supports step-by-step learning process of the child; as well as enables saving, storing, and monitoring the child's progress. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.

BridgeCare

Pre Seed Round in 2018
BridgeCare Finance, Inc. is a company based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in childcare education financing solutions. Established in 2016, it offers family payment plans to assist parents in covering their children's tuition fees. Additionally, BridgeCare provides a white-label platform for childcare data and community management, designed to support organizations that assist both parents and childcare providers. Through these services, BridgeCare aims to facilitate access to quality childcare and improve financial management for families.

Goally

Seed Round in 2018
Goally, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that focuses on supporting children with developmental disabilities, such as ADHD and autism, in developing essential executive functioning skills. Founded in 2015, Goally offers a smart device designed to assist parents and children in establishing routines and rewards through an intuitive app. The platform employs a science-based approach, providing customized progression plans and data-driven expert advice, while utilizing visual icons and gentle musical cues to guide children through activities. The device includes features like parental controls and educational apps, creating a safe and structured learning environment that allows for better management of screen time and daily routines. Goally aims to empower children with the skills they need to thrive academically and socially.

Goally

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Goally, Inc. is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that focuses on supporting children with developmental disabilities, such as ADHD and autism, in developing essential executive functioning skills. Founded in 2015, Goally offers a smart device designed to assist parents and children in establishing routines and rewards through an intuitive app. The platform employs a science-based approach, providing customized progression plans and data-driven expert advice, while utilizing visual icons and gentle musical cues to guide children through activities. The device includes features like parental controls and educational apps, creating a safe and structured learning environment that allows for better management of screen time and daily routines. Goally aims to empower children with the skills they need to thrive academically and socially.

CareAcademy

Seed Round in 2017
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

CottageClass

Pre Seed Round in 2017
CottageClass is a community marketplace for childhood education. They offer independent teachers the opportunity to build and sustain microschools, extracurricular enrichment, summer camps, and other community based programs for children ages 0-18. They use a data-driven approach to source supply to fill unmet demand in early childhood, afterschool (with 50% unmet demand) and homeschooling (an industry growing at 15% annually) At CottageClass learning experiences are diverse and reflect local and global priorities. They select their teachers based on their particular expertise and on the needs and values of their diverse populations.

CareAcademy

Seed Round in 2017
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

Sitter

Seed Round in 2017
Sitter, Inc. is a technology company based in Boulder, Colorado, that operates a mobile application designed to assist parents in finding, booking, and paying for babysitters. Originally known as SitterSquared LLC, the company rebranded in December 2014 after its incorporation that same year. Sitter offers a business management platform called Sitter Pro, which serves both caregivers and local nanny agencies by streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency in the temporary care sector. By providing robust tools for managing care services, Sitter enables businesses to focus on delivering quality care while optimizing their operational processes. As of May 2019, Sitter operates as a subsidiary of UrbanSitter, Inc.

CareAcademy

Seed Round in 2017
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

GoKid

Seed Round in 2016
GoKid Corporation develops mobile applications for carpooling for schools, teams, and active families in the United States. The company’s products include GoKid Carpool, an app that facilitates organization and management of carpools; GoKid Connect, a mobility software that connects schools and parents through a web portal and GoKid mobile app; and GoKid for Parents, an app for family carpooling. Its application allows parents to schedule and manage carpools with their trusted network of friends, families, and neighbors; and includes GPS-based tracking of cars, live mapping functionality, in-app texting, and automatic alerts. The company’s application can be accessed through smartphones and desktop. GoKid Corporation was incorporated in 2015 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Detroit, Michigan.

CareAcademy

Convertible Note in 2016
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

Trusted

Seed Round in 2016
Trusted Labs, Inc. operates a platform that connects parents seeking child care services with a staff of qualified, vetted, and trained child care providers in San Francisco, California. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. As of July 12, 2018, Trusted Labs, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Care.com, Inc.

Pearachute

Pre Seed Round in 2016
Drop in to the best kid classes in Chicago! Pearachute is a new way to help your child discover and explore activities that best fit your family’s schedule. From ballet to baseball, Pearachute gives you flexibility and variety - all in one monthly membership.

Trusted

Seed Round in 2015
Trusted Labs, Inc. operates a platform that connects parents seeking child care services with a staff of qualified, vetted, and trained child care providers in San Francisco, California. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. As of July 12, 2018, Trusted Labs, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Care.com, Inc.

Twigtale

Convertible Note in 2014
Twigtale is the first company to provide parents with personalized, high-quality, accessible expert advice for every major transition a child undergoes, such as welcoming a new baby, moving, even experiencing death or cancer. The personalized stories are scripted by child development experts, then personalized by parents. The books are engaging for kids and a powerful playbooks for parents. Customers are parents, groups, partners & sponsors.

BabbaCo

Seed Round in 2011
BabbaCo, Inc., is a subscription service which provides each month a box of activities for parents and children to use.