illumine, an AI-driven startup in the early childhood education sector, secures $2.5 million in seed funding led by Prime Venture Partners.
The funding will be used to enhance product innovation and expand globally to establish itself as a childcare management software leader.
CEO Navneet Rastogi's personal experience inspired illumine's creation to improve communication in childcare.
illumine is the first AI SaaS platform specifically tailored for the childcare industry worldwide.
The platform is already operational in 3,000 childcare centers across 56 countries, such as the U.S., UAE, Europe, Southeast Asia, and India.
Prime Venture Partners sees illumine as a solution to the underdigitized childcare industry, enhancing operations and learning outcomes through AI.
illumine empowers educators by automating administrative tasks and providing features like communication tools, progress tracking, billing, compliance, and more.
The AI technology in illumine is adaptable to different childcare settings, catering to various provider needs.
The funding will aid illumine's expansion plans, including hiring, product development, and market growth in North America and other regions.
With a focus on scalability, educator support, and parental trust, illumine is reshaping early childhood education with AI at its core.