UrbanSitter

InternetSeries CSan Francisco, USurbansitter.com

Latest round

Series C

Last raised

Oct 2017

Total raised

$40M

Investors

9

About UrbanSitter

UrbanSitter, Inc. is a caregiving platform founded in 2011 in San Francisco, US. The company facilitates connections between families and caregivers, including babysitters and nannies, and has undergone no significant pivots or changes in its core operations. The founders include Andrea Barrett, Kristen Stiles, and Lynn Perkins, with Kristen Stiles currently serving as CEO.UrbanSitter specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for families to find trusted caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, and senior care providers. The platform connects families with caregivers vetted through a rigorous Trust & Safety process, ensuring they meet high standards via background checks and evaluations by real families., helping families receive recommendations based on referrals from neighborhoods, schools, and community organizations.UrbanSitter generates revenue primarily through transaction-based services that connect families with caregivers. Families can access the platform for free to browse profiles and post childcare jobs, while caregivers retain 100% of their earnings. This direct-to-consumer marketplace allows caregivers to showcase their profiles, including detailed insights like experience and ratings., aiming to increase local community engagement. Specific timelines for product launches and market expansions are currently in development, focusing on optimizing service delivery and caregiver recruitment.

Who invested in UrbanSitter

9 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series C

    Oct 6, 2017

    Amount

    $17M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series B

    Feb 18, 2014

    Amount

    $15M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series A

    Oct 15, 2012

    Amount

    $6M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Seed

    Jan 23, 2012

    Amount

    $1.8M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about UrbanSitter

Who invested in UrbanSitter?

UrbanSitter has 9 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has UrbanSitter raised?

UrbanSitter has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did UrbanSitter last raise money?

UrbanSitter's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Oct 2017.

What does UrbanSitter do?

UrbanSitter is a internet company.

Where is UrbanSitter headquartered?

UrbanSitter is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like UrbanSitter?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back internet companies at UrbanSitter's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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