GrandNanny secures £400k pre-seed funding from 3SV Collective, Ben Black, SFC Capital and TwinklHive to expand across the UK.
The London-based childcare service closed its pre-seed round to support expansion into Brighton and wider UK markets.
GrandNanny is an intergenerational childcare service matching families with experienced individuals over 50. The platform helps parents find flexible support while creating employment for older adults.
London-based intergenerational childcare provider GrandNanny has secured £400k in pre-seed funding. The capital was backed by 3SV Collective, angel investor Ben Black, SFC Capital, and TwinklHive.
The freshly secured funds will be directed towards broadening the company footprint across the UK, with an immediate focus on Brighton. GrandNanny combines flexible part-time childcare for working parents with rewarding employment opportunities for mature job seekers over the age of fifty.
From the founder
"At GrandNanny, we see the value that age diversity brings to children and their families. We are proud to be backed by leading investors who understand and support our vision. Their financial support and expert advice is already proving invaluable."
Adele Aitchison
Founder at GrandNanny
Investor perspective
"I believe that GrandNanny will disrupt the childcare market, and I am delighted to be part of their journey. GrandNanny offers a smart solution for families looking for flexible part-time childcare amid the UK’s childcare crisis whilst creating rewarding job opportunities for the over 50s – driving economic growth. It’s a business model with a lot of potential for UK expansion."
Ben Black
Childcare Entrepreneur, Ben Black
Use of funds
- 01Expand into international markets
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GrandNanny
Intergenerational childcare service connecting families with experienced carers over 50.