Bain Capital Ventures has invested $20 million in 4moms, a maker of really cool robotic-enabled strollers (you might have seen them on the Ellen DeGeneres Show). Exactly how cool are they? The mamaRoo infant seat has a dual-motion robotic platform that mimics parents’ motions, while the Origami Power-Folding stroller charges a cell phone and recharges itself via a built-in generator, among other features. The juvenile product category isn't exactly a novelty to Bain Capital; the firm also counts companies like Gymboree in its portfolio.
