Sittercity Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2001

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 790

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $8.1M

Sittercity General Information

Description

Developer of an online platform designed to offer in-home care services. The company's online platform offers a web portal connecting families with local caregivers, including babysitters, nannies, special-needs sitters, care companies and pet sitters, enabling busy parents to relax and go to their work without hassle.

Contact Information

Website
www.sittercity.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 231 South LaSalle Street
  • Suite 2100
  • Chicago, IL 60604
  • United States
+1 (888)
Primary Industry
Information Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Application Software
Parent Company
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Vertical(s)
TMT, Pet Technology
Corporate Office
  • 231 South LaSalle Street
  • Suite 2100
  • Chicago, IL 60604
  • United States
+1 (888)

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Sittercity Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
9. Merger/Acquisition 31-Dec-2020 $8.1M Completed Generating Revenue
8. Debt - PPP 27-Apr-2020 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Debt - General 30-Aug-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Debt - General 03-Dec-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 18-Nov-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 27-Apr-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 01-Sep-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Later Stage VC (Series A) 29-Jan-2009 $7.5M $7.5M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Angel (individual) Completed Startup
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Sittercity Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Developer of an online platform designed to offer in-home care services. The company's online platform offers a web port
Information Services (B2C)
Chicago, IL
790 As of 2022

Portola Valley, CA
 

San Francisco, CA
 
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Sittercity Competitors (7)

One of Sittercity’s 7 competitors is Pawshake, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Portola Valley, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Pawshake Venture Capital-Backed Portola Valley, CA
UrbanSitter Venture Capital-Backed San Francisco, CA
Rover Group Private Equity-Backed Olympia, WA
Bambino Venture Capital-Backed Fort Lauderdale, FL
Le Cicogne Formerly VC-backed Rome, Italy
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Sittercity Signals

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Sittercity Former Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Apex Venture Partners Venture Capital Minority
Baird Capital PE/Buyout Minority
I2A Fund Venture Capital Minority
Lon Chow Angel (individual) Minority
Multiplier Capital PE/Buyout Minority
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Sittercity Acquisitions (3)

Sittercity’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Assisted Living Source. The deal was made on 08-Feb-2012.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Assisted Living Source 08-Feb-2012 Merger/Acquisition Elder and Disabled Care
Sitters.com 19-Nov-2010 Merger/Acquisition Vertical Market Software
Callforsitters.com 19-Feb-2008 Merger/Acquisition Information Services (B2C)
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Sittercity FAQs

  • When was Sittercity founded?

    Sittercity was founded in 2001.

  • Where is Sittercity headquartered?

    Sittercity is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

  • What is the size of Sittercity?

    Sittercity has 790 total employees.

  • What industry is Sittercity in?

    Sittercity’s primary industry is Information Services (B2C).

  • Is Sittercity a private or public company?

    Sittercity is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Sittercity?

    The current valuation of Sittercity is .

  • What is Sittercity’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Sittercity is .

  • How much funding has Sittercity raised over time?

    Sittercity has raised $30.1M.

  • Who are Sittercity’s investors?

    Apex Venture Partners, Baird Capital, I2A Fund, Lon Chow, and Multiplier Capital are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Sittercity.

  • Who are Sittercity’s competitors?

    Pawshake, UrbanSitter, Rover Group, Bambino, and Le Cicogne are some of the 7 competitors of Sittercity.

  • When was Sittercity acquired?

    Sittercity was acquired on 31-Dec-2020.

  • Who acquired Sittercity?

    Sittercity was acquired by Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

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