UniKidz has partnered with Karmijn Kapitaal
Karmijn Kapitaal has acquired a majority stake in UniKidz, a talent development organization that provides a scientifically-based developmental approach through high-quality childcare. Through the partnership with Karmijn Kapitaal, UniKidz can take the next step in bringing their unique concept to even more children.
UniKidz is a leading provider of professional talent development-focused services for childcare aged 0 to 4 and afterschool care aged 4 to 18. Founded in 2009, UniKidz distinguishes itself by encouraging children to challenge themselves and discover their personal talents. The company’s high-quality childcare approach, which includes opportunities for sports, learning, creativity and cultural experiences, makes UniKidz a unique pioneer in the market. UniKidz has 28 locations in the Netherlands.
Karmijn Kapitaal is an investment fund that invests in Dutch SMEs with diverse management teams. Karmijn’s approach focuses on continuity, believing that not only traditional economic and financial factors are important but also the balance between hard and soft values, such as employee satisfaction, creativity and good personal relationships. Karmijn aims to support entrepreneurs who improve accessibility to learning, with “Education for Everyone” being one of Karmijn Kapitaal’s investment themes.
Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands acted as the exclusive M&A advisor to UniKidz’s shareholder in this transaction.
Svetlana Lalić
Founder, UniKidz
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Joris Gijsbers
Oaklins Netherlands
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