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Upkid provides a staffing solution for child care providers to help them address staffing shortages. It serves the child care industry in the United States, aiming to support providers in maintaining operations.

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Founders & leadership

AAAndrew Allison
Andrew AllisonFounderAndrew Allison spent most of a decade at Owlet Baby Care, joining as an iOS developer and mobile designer in 2013 and returning in 2016 to work as a senior iOS developer and then mobile architect. He was previously CTO at Lionheart Innovations and began his career in web development and instructional technology roles at BYU.

Investors · 7

Divergent Capitallisted by Divergent CapitalNew York · $250K – $1M

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Gutter Capitallisted by Gutter CapitalNew York · $1.5M

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Seaplane Ventureslisted by Seaplane VenturesAustinvia Joe Magyer · inferred

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FullCirclereportedNew Yorkvia Virginie Raphael · inferred

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Newfund CapitalreportedParis · $250K – $2M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Beehive Venture Partners

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Related companies · 7

Care.comCare.com operates a marketplace that connects families with professional caregivers for childcare, senior care, pet care, and household services. The company also provides employer-sponsored family care benefits and payroll solutions for caregivers and agencies.
UpwardsUpwards operates a technology-driven marketplace that connects families with childcare providers and partners with government entities to offer subsidized care. The platform serves families, childcare providers, employers, and government agencies across the United States.
Daycare.comDaycare.com is an online directory that helps parents find licensed daycare and childcare centers by city or zip code, and lets childcare providers advertise their services. It also publishes resource articles for both parents and providers.
Primrose SchoolsPrimrose Schools operates a national system of accredited private preschools and child care facilities serving families seeking early childhood education. The company works with franchise owners and school staff to deliver classroom instruction grounded in a balanced learning approach.
WonderschoolWonderschool provides a platform for early childhood educators to launch and operate in-home care businesses while connecting families to local quality childcare services.
RippleMatchRippleMatch is a job-matching platform that connects students and early-career candidates with roles suited to their skills, background, and goals, replacing mass applications with recruiter matches. It also provides interview preparation tools and profile-building features aimed at helping candidates land internships and jobs.
UrbanSitterUrbanSitter operates a marketplace platform where families book childcare, tutoring, pet sitting, housekeeping, and senior care services, while caregivers access flexible job opportunities with transparent pay and client reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Upkid do?
Upkid provides a staffing solution for child care providers to help them address staffing shortages. It serves the child care industry in the United States, aiming to support providers in maintaining operations.
Who founded Upkid?
Upkid was founded by Andrew Allison.
Who are Upkid's investors?
Upkid's investors include Corazon Capital, Divergent Capital, Gutter Capital, Seaplane Ventures, FullCircle, Newfund Capital.