Prime Venture Partners supports illumine in transforming the future of early childhood education through innovation and intelligent technology.
National, June 18, 2025 – illumne, the AI-driven startup transforming early childhood education, has raised $2.5 million in seed funding from Prime Venture Partners. The capital will power product innovation and global expansion as illumne sets its sights on becoming the worldwide benchmark for childcare management software.
The idea behind illumne stems from a personal story. Navneet Rastogi, Co-founder and CEO, missed his son’s first steps while the child was at daycare. “I only found out weeks later,” Rastogi recalled. “That moment made me realize just how disconnected childcare communication can be.” This spark gave birth to illumne — a platform built to connect parents in real-time, support educators, and empower centers with intelligent tools.
Bridging the Gap in a Growing Industry
In an industry grappling with fragmented systems and manual processes, illumne delivers the world’s first vertical AI SaaS platform designed specifically for childcare. Already trusted by over 3,000 centres across 56 countries — including the U.S., UAE, Europe, Southeast Asia, and India — the platform is quickly becoming a global go-to for early learning institutions.
“Parents invest significantly in early education, yet the sector remains surprisingly underserved by modern technology,” said Shripati Acharya, Partner at Prime Venture Partners. “We’re proud to support illumne’s mission — their AI-first, deeply vertical approach is streamlining operations while enhancing outcomes for children, families, and educators.”
Tech With Purpose, Designed for Scale
illumne’s co-founders emphasize the platform’s adaptability and thoughtful design.
“At illumne, we’re building AI that respects the complexity and humanity of childcare,” said Sourabh Agarwal, CTO.
“Our system scales effortlessly from a single preschool to multi-location organizations,” added Purva Goyal, CPO, reinforcing the startup’s commitment to inclusivity and operational flexibility.
What’s Next
With this latest funding, illumne will continue to raise the bar for childcare technology worldwide, deepening its focus on:
- Cutting-edge AI and automation tailored for early childhood education
- Supporting educators with intuitive, time-saving tools
- Empowering childcare owners to scale confidently with modern infrastructure
As demand for quality childcare grows alongside dual-income households, illumne is stepping in as a trusted partner — reshaping how early education is managed, communicated, and experienced.
