Babilou
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Babilou - overview
Established
2003
Location
Paris, -, France
Primary Industry
Consumer Services
About
Founded in 2003 by Rodolphe Carle, and Edouard Carle, in Paris, France, Babilou operates as a provider of childcare services. The company has undergone strategic changes, including a significant acquisition in August 2020 when Antin Infrastructure Partners acquired a majority stake from previous investors. The firm has raised a total of EUR 20. 00 mn, with the latest funding round being a GROWTH round also amounting to EUR 20.
00 mn, reflecting its investment targets. As of September 2025, Christophe Fond operates as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Babilou is a key provider of early childhood education services, offering crèche placements across France through over 3,400 facilities. The company specializes in inter-company crèches that cater to the childcare needs of working parents, ensuring a playful, secure, and educational environment for children.
Babilou focuses on an educational approach that integrates sustainable practices to prepare children for future ecological awareness. Its primary clientele includes businesses providing childcare benefits for employees, as well as parents seeking quality care for their children. In the most recent year, 2022, Babilou reported revenue of EUR 209,263,244. 60 and an EBITDA of EUR 15,606,642.
60. The company generates income through partnerships with businesses that offer childcare solutions to their employees, structured through service agreements where corporate clients subscribe to Babilou's crèche offerings. The pricing model is tailored to fit each organization's requirements while maintaining high-quality educational standards. Babilou is focused on enhancing its offerings and expanding its market reach.
While specific new products were not detailed, the firm aims to leverage its recent funding to explore further opportunities in childcare services. The acquisition deal in August 2020 is expected to bolster its growth strategy, allowing for potential geographic expansion beyond its current operations in France. The company is poised to strengthen its position in the early childhood education sector as it adapts to the evolving needs of families and businesses.
Current Investors
Cobepa, RAISE, TA Associates
Primary Industry
Consumer Services
Sub Industries
Childcare Services, Education & Training Services
Website
www.babilou.fr
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Babilou - timeline of key events

Babilou - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2017 | Dec 31, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 112,305,707 | 115,525,356 | 125,812,976 | 145,434,601 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 2.9% | 8.9% | 15.6% | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 14,695,791 | 12,914,931 | 7,431,429 | 7,071,998 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 9,962,747 | 8,163,103 | 2,867,882 | 2,280,555 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 8.9% | 7.1% | 2.3% | 1.6% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 13.1% | 11.2% | 5.9% | 4.9% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 1,724,392 | 2,637,473 | (1,119,172) | (4,888,546) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 1.5% | 2.3% | (0.9%) | (3.4%) | - | - | - |
Babilou - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | G8 Education Singapore Pte Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Grace Preschool Education | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Nurture Education Group Pte Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Amelio Early Education Pvt. Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Secondary Buyout | Completed | Babilou | - |
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Babilou - employee data


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