Maasi Child-Care Startup Secures Funding for Expansion

Maasi child-care startup has successfully raised Rs 6 crore in a pre-seed funding round, spearheaded by Better Capital, with Antler India also participating. Notable angel investors involved in this funding include Rishikesh SR, founder of Rapido, and Vaibhav Khandelwal, founder of Shadowfax, along with Sumit Khandelwal, Siddhant Goyal, and Sanjay Ramakrishnan from Multiply Ventures.

Funding Utilisation

The funds raised will enable Maasi to enhance its caregiver recruitment and training processes, develop technology platforms, and expand its team in Bengaluru, as stated in a press release from the startup.

About Maasi

Established last year by Aashu Manchali, Gargi Pandey, and Reshov Roy, Maasi focuses on training, compensating, and supporting caregivers to deliver trustworthy and responsible childcare within families’ homes in Bengaluru.

Successful Launch

The public launch on October 20 was met with a remarkable response, resulting in a waitlist exceeding 4,000 parents within just five days. The startup has catered to over 1,200 parents through a network consisting of more than 500 caregivers, experiencing a growth rate of 20% each week.

Services Offered

Maasi provides on-demand nanny services starting at Rs 199 per hour, alongside monthly subscriptions commencing at Rs 5,999. Each caregiver is required to complete a verification and training programme prior to meeting families, which is run by experienced preschool directors, nurses, and former airline cabin crew trainers.

New Offering: Maasi Governess

Additionally, the latest service from Maasi, known as Maasi Governess, presents an English-speaking nanny service that emphasises screen-free engagement and quality childcare.