Last deal

$4.95M
Local Amount - GBP 6.5M

Amount

Venture - Series Unknown

Stage

25.06.2019

Date

3

all rounds

$22.94M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Kids Planet is a children's nurseries group that provides high-quality care and education in a safe and stimulating environment.

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founded date

01.01.2008

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Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Venture - Series Unknown

IPO status

Private

Description

Kids Planet operates day nurseries across the UK, offering nursery care and education while actively encouraging children to explore, learn, and interact with others. Their purpose-built surroundings are designed to help families balance the challenges of modern life by providing quality childcare options. With a focus on the children themselves, Kids Planet creates a place of wonderment where natural curiosity is nurtured and young horizons are expanded. Their nurseries feature separate areas for different age groups, vibrant colors, and stimulating themes. The team is dedicated to the care and safety of every child, utilizing the latest technology in their nursery buildings. Kids Planet aims to provide the highest standard of care and education, fostering a love for learning and creating a world for children to enjoy.
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Acquired by

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announced date

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Co-Investors
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Pinesh Mehta

Pinesh Mehta

Mr. Pinesh Mehta serves as an Investor at BGF. He served as Board Member at Unique X. He serves as a Board Member at ROI, Unique X, Nutkins Nursery, Frodsham Happy Bunnies, Kids Planet Preston, Kids Planet Wallasey, Voicescape and Miss Group. Prior to joining the BGF, he spent 11 years at KPMG including 8 years in the Corporate Finance team in Manchester where he gained experience advising vendors, private equity and management teams on a range of mid-market M&A transactions. Prior to joining KPMG, he obtained a degree in Mathematics with Management from the University College London. He served as a board member at child play of Liverpool.

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People

Founders
1
John Hoban
John Hoban

John Hoban

current job

Kids Planet
Kids Planet

organization founded

1

John Hoban

Employee Profiles
5
Lucy Kaczmarska

Lucy Kaczmarska

Childcare Director

David Lythgoe

Financial controller

Clare Roberts

Clare Roberts

CEO

John Hoban

John Hoban

Founder & Chairman

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