-- illumine, the first vertical AI SaaS platform purpose-built for childcare management, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by Prime Venture Partners to scale in global markets. The company is strategically focusing on the United States, where childcare providers face intensifying operational strain and workforce challenges.
As dual-income households become the norm, demand for dependable childcare has surged. Yet many providers still grapple with thin margins, staffing gaps, and manual systems. illumine is closing this gap, replacing spreadsheets and fragmented tools with a modern, AI-powered infrastructure.
“Parents invest thousands of dollars annually in their children's early education, yet the childcare industry remains surprisingly underserved by modern technology. This results in a frustrating experience for parents, teachers get bogged down in administrative tasks instead of focusing on education, and centers miss out on growth opportunities,” said Shripati Acharya, Partner at Prime Venture Partners. “We are excited to back the illumine team which is transforming this space with their AI-first vertical solution that simplifies every aspect of running a childcare center while improving outcomes for children, parents, and educators alike.”
The platform’s proprietary AI automates lesson planning, manages staff schedules, and enables multilingual communication with families, giving owners access to real-time business intelligence they can act on.
“Our AI understands educator workflows and language,” said the CEO. “That’s the difference. This isn’t generic software — it’s a co-pilot in the classroom and a control panel for owners who need better visibility to grow.”
Now used in 56 countries, including the US, Southeast Asia, the UAE, and Europe, illumine plans to use its new capital to deepen U.S. expansion, accelerate product development, and integrate with local regulatory systems. With nearly 200 percent year-over-year revenue growth and a churn rate below 1 percent, the company shows strong traction and customer loyalty.
Where other tools focus on single features, illumine offers a fully integrated platform that combines enrollment, compliance, billing, parent engagement, curriculum design, and operational analytics. The system is especially effective for multi-site organizations that need unified oversight.
Childcare deserves smarter infrastructure. illumine is delivering just that, giving educators better tools, keeping parents in the loop, and giving owners the clarity they need to scale.
About illumine
illumine is the world’s first AI-powered, full-stack childcare management platform. Designed to meet the unique needs of childcare centers and preschools, illumine simplifies operations, enhances communication, and delivers powerful AI insights—all through a single, intuitive system. With customers in 56 countries and growing, illumine is on a mission to elevate early childhood experiences and outcomes through intelligent technology.
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Name: Navneet Rastogi
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Organization: illumine Technology Inc
Website: https://illumine.app/
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