Early childhood education brand Footprints Preschool & Daycare has raised $7.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Tanglin Venture Partners. The funding will support the company’s plans to expand its network of centres, invest in advanced surveillance and AI-powered learning tools, and enhance digital communication with parents.
With this latest capital infusion, Footprints aims to scale its mission of delivering high-quality, innovation-driven early education that parents can trust.
“Our focus has always been to create safe, nurturing, and enriching environments where every child’s potential is nurtured,” said Raj Singhal, Co-founder and CEO of Footprints. “This funding marks a pivotal step in extending our impact and bringing our unique model to more families nationwide. Trust, transparency, and tech-enabled care are the pillars of our growth.”
Founded by Purvesh Sharma, Raj Singhal, and Ashish Aggarwal, Footprints has grown to over 175 centres across 25+ cities, establishing itself as a prominent player in India’s preschool and daycare segment. Its hybrid model blends personalized care with data-driven insights and streamlined operations, setting new benchmarks in the early learning landscape.
Commenting on the investment, Sankalp Gupta, Partner at Tanglin Venture Partners, said, “Footprints’ child-first philosophy, commitment to transparency, and scalable tech-driven operations make them well-positioned to lead the transformation of early childhood education in India. We’re excited to support their next phase of growth.”
