Bumo has raised $10 million in seed funding to expand its on-demand childcare marketplace addressing flexibility challenges for working parents. The Los Angeles-based company was founded by entrepreneurs Joan Nguyen and Chriselle Lim following their struggles as working mothers seeking high-quality, flexible childcare solutions.
Offline Ventures and True Ventures led the round, with participation from Goodwater Capital and Marketplace Capital. Angel investors included influencer Rachel Barnes, actress Jamie Chung, and executives from Mendocino Farms and Health-Ade.
Founded in 2019, Bumo evolved from a physical co-working space to a tech-driven marketplace offering instant booking without subscription fees. The platform connects parents with vetted, licensed childcare providers through real-time booking requiring just three clicks.
“Our goal is to establish Bumo as the leading infrastructure for flexible childcare,” said Joan Nguyen, co-founder and CEO. “We want Bumo to be as integral to family life as Airbnb, Uber, and Instacart are in their respective fields.”
Operating in nearly 200 cities from Orange County to the Bay Area, Bumo has facilitated almost 500,000 hours of childcare services. The platform offers over 17,000 searchable programs for children aged 0-17, including partnerships with Learning Care Group, Boys & Girls Club, and FC Barcelona.
“Bumo is transforming childcare from an outdated, high-friction search into a seamless, book-now experience,” said Brit Morin, Founding Partner at Offline Ventures. “It’s the first platform to treat childcare with the same immediacy and convenience as ordering groceries.”
The company anticipates 15x growth in 2025, with funding supporting expansion into additional cities and platform enhancements. Bumo addresses critical childcare accessibility issues that disproportionately impact working mothers who often bear primary responsibility for childcare arrangements.
