Kinside

Founded in San Francisco and part of the Y-Combinator S18 batch, Kinside operates a fintech platform focused on revolutionizing child care solutions for working parents across the United States and Canada. With a team of 18, Kinside offers a complete care solution that encompasses daycare, camps, in-home, and backup care, along with elder care, pet care, and tutoring services. The platform facilitates real-time availability at thousands of providers, simplifies enrollment processes, and enhances child care support for employers. Kinside’s technology-driven approach includes features like a concierge service for personalized care search, access to real-time supply and demand data, and comprehensive background checks and reviews for caregivers. The company prioritizes trust and safety, customizes benefits to fit employer needs, and provides nationwide coverage. Kinside’s leadership includes CEO Shadiah Sigala, previously co-founder of HoneyBook, and CTO Abe Han, also formerly of HoneyBook. The company has garnered investment from notable firms such as Initialized Capital and Maven Ventures, and has been featured in major publications like Forbes and TechCrunch.