Tanglin leads $7.5 Mn round in Footprints Preschool & Daycare

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Tanglin leads $7.5 Mn round in Footprints Preschool & Daycare Early childhood education and daycare startup Footprints Preschool & Daycare has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding, led by Tanglin Venture Partners. The proceeds will be used to accelerate the launch of new centres, deepen investment in smart surveillance and AI-driven learning systems, and enhance digital engagement with parents, Footprints said in a press release. Footprints Preschool & Daycare is an early childhood education and daycare chain in India. It focuses on holistic child development using the US-based HighScope Curriculum and places a strong emphasis on child safety and parental involvement. Footprints claims to operate numerous centres across 24 cities, serving over 48,000 parents, and provides features such as live CCTV access and a mobile app for parents to stay connected with their children. Footprints aims to reshape early childhood learning by integrating personalized care with technology-driven solutions and efficient operations. It prioritizes child safety through features such as live CCTV access, child-safe infrastructure, and thorough background checks for all staff. “Our focus has always been on creating safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments where every child’s potential is recognized and developed. With the support of Tanglin Venture Partners, we are now positioned to deepen our impact and bring our model to even more families across the country. Our commitment to trust, transparency, and technology-driven care remains the foundation of our growth,” said Raj Singhal, co-founder and CEO of Footprints. Tanglin Venture Partners, a venture capital firm founded by Ravi Venkatesh, a former Tiger Global executive, is gearing up to raise $250 million for its third fund. Its portfolio includes Pocket FM, Moglix, Sugar.fit, Good Flippin' Burgers, abCoffee, Scapia, Plum, Open, Ninjacart, Jupiter, and Rupeek, among others.