"My dream is to simplify parents’ lives, giving them headspace, and their children calm, all while creating amazing jobs for nannies." - Rachel Carrell, Founder & CEO @ Koru Kids

Founders: Rachel Carrell

Year founded: 2016

Sector: childcare

Capital raised: c.$17M

www.korukids.co.uk

Koru Kids is on a mission to build the world’s best childcare service. Founded in 2016 by Rachel Carrell, when she experienced first-hand the childcare challenges that come with being a working parent, Koru Kids is now the fastest growing childcare brand in London. Their platform makes it easier and more affordable for families to access high quality childcare. Their after school service matches parents in London with the top 10% of student nannies in London and their nanny share service helps families to share nannies with other local families. Backed by a stellar roster of investors, including the co-founder of Gumtree, Koru Kids is paving the way for some much-needed innovation in the UK’s £11bn childcare market.

Founders: Rachel Carrell

Year founded: 2016

Sector: childcare

Capital raised: c.$17M

www.korukids.co.uk

"My dream is to simplify parents’ lives, giving them headspace, and their children calm, all while creating amazing jobs for nannies." - Rachel Carrell, Founder & CEO @ Koru Kids

Koru Kids is on a mission to build the world’s best childcare service. Founded in 2016 by Rachel Carrell, when she experienced first-hand the childcare challenges that come with being a working parent, Koru Kids is now the fastest growing childcare brand in London. Their platform makes it easier and more affordable for families to access high quality childcare. Their after school service matches parents in London with the top 10% of student nannies in London and their nanny share service helps families to share nannies with other local families. Backed by a stellar roster of investors, including the co-founder of Gumtree, Koru Kids is paving the way for some much-needed innovation in the UK’s £11bn childcare market.