Footprints Preschool & Daycare raises $7.5M in Series A funding led by Tanglin Venture Partners

Early childhood education and daycare brands Footprints Preschool & Daycare has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding led by Tanglin Venture Partners.

The capital will be used to accelerate the launch of new centres, deepen investment in smart surveillance and AI-driven learning systems, and enhance digital engagement with parents.

With this new infusion of capital, Footprints aims to drive its mission forward empowering more families with high-quality, trustworthy, and innovation-led early childhood education, the company said.

“Our focus has always been on creating safe, nurturing, and stimulating environments where every child’s potential is recognized and developed,” said Raj Singhal, Co-founder and CEO of Footprints. “With the support of Tanglin Venture Partners, we are now positioned to deepen our impact and bring our model to even more families across the country. Our commitment to trust, transparency, and technology-driven care remains the foundation of our growth.”

With over 175 centres in more than 25 cities, Footprints has established a strong presence in India’s early education and daycare space. The company aims to reshape early childhood learning by integrating personalized care with technology-driven solutions and efficient operations.

“Footprints stands out for its child-first philosophy, high standards of transparency, and scalable, tech-enabled operations. Their innovative hybrid model makes them uniquely positioned to lead the evolution of early childhood education in India. We’re thrilled to partner with them as they scale their reach and continue to raise the bar in this space,” added Sankalp Gupta, Partner at Tanglin Venture Partners.