a year ago

tine Raises €8.3 Million to Boost Childminding in England

  • tine, a tech-enabled childcare startup founded by the founder of Teach First, has raised €8.3 million in Series A funding led by Mustard Seed Partners, with participation from PortfoLion, Sparkmind, and Rubio

  • tine aims to address the shortage of affordable, high-quality early years education in England by reinvigorating the childminding market

  • The company recruits, trains, and supports childminders to open childcare settings at home, providing them with tech-led support structures and an app that eliminates administrative burdens

  • tine has rapidly grown to become the largest childminder agency in England, with over 1,000 childminders registered and hundreds more in training

  • The company believes that childminding is the most affordable form of childcare and that by providing the right support, they can attract a new generation of talent to the sector.

      • ProblemTechnology

      "The UK is facing a childcare crisis with escalating fees, nursery closures, and a decline in childminder numbers. This is making it difficult for parents to access affordable, high-quality early years education, forcing many to borrow money, use savings, or even leave the workforce."

      Solution

      "Tiney is a tech-enabled childcare startup that recruits, trains, and supports childminders to open childcare settings at home. They provide a platform that connects parents with childminders, offering affordable and high-quality care. Tiney also provides childminders with tech-led support structures, including an app that helps them manage their business, access marketing support, and connect with other childminders."

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