KiDS&Co.

KiDS&Co. operates bilingual kindergartens and nurseries in Poland, specializing in early childhood education with a focus on immersive language learning and holistic development. KiDS&Co. was founded by Edward Whatton, Sedat Karakütük, Ugur Makas, and Yusuf Sertkaya to provide quality early childhood education.

The company is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, and has not undergone any major changes in its business strategy. The current CEO is Steven van der Heijden. KiDS&Co. raised funds in August 2018 when Equitin Partners invested in the company, although financial terms were not disclosed.

The firm has been involved in 1 deal to date, with the most recent deal occurring on August 1, 2018. KiDS&Co. offers private bilingual kindergartens and nurseries that emphasize early childhood education through an immersive English language approach. Their curriculum includes around 2000 hours of English instruction annually, complemented by creative activities like art and music to support children's emotional and social growth.

The company caters to a diverse clientele of expatriates and local families across major Polish cities, including Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, and Gdańsk. In 2023, KiDS&Co. generated a revenue of USD 14. 37 mn, with an EBITDA of USD 774,969.

The primary source of revenue comes from tuition fees for its bilingual educational services, which include immersion programs and various extracurricular activities, tailored based on the age of the child and chosen services. KiDS&Co. has plans to expand its services and reach by potentially launching new educational programs designed to enhance their existing curriculum, although specific products and release dates have not been disclosed. The company also aims to enter new geographic markets, seeking to broaden its influence beyond current locations by 2025.

The funding received from Equitin Partners in August 2018 will be utilized to support these expansion initiatives, enhancing the educational offerings and infrastructure at their facilities.