We live in some of the
greatest times to be alive.
Yet not enough children
get the care, play &
interaction to access this
present & their future.
We’ve been part of the
change towards high
quality learning across
four continents.
Can we do more with
you?
Our services help you drive scale, improve quality and increase
impact through insight and
experience from on ground operations.
Designed to Help With
| Funding models apt for your stage & growth | Partnerships & Research | Implementation & Technology |
|---|---|---|
| • Innovative business models | • Conduct strategic research | • Collect, analyze and apply data meaningfully |
| • Funding aligned with your needs | • Build and strengthen leadership capacity | • Build and embed impact frameworks |
| • Support / build reporting and oversight | • Develop impact and growth roadmaps | • Research and evaluation design |
We are experienced ECD practitioners, researchers, and strategists coming together to help more children, caregivers, and communities access high-quality, play-based early care and education. We care deeply about practical solutions that combine creativity with rigour and drive quality, scale and impact.
Akkriti Bhatt
Program, Government & Systems specialist
Regions: India & the Netherlands.
Katherine Tredinnick
Data, Insights & Research Lead
Regions: South Africa, the Netherlands & the United Kingdom
Matt Lloyd-Rose
Education Policy, MEL & Case Study Consultant
Regions: United Kingdom, Greece
Tarun Varma
Innovation, Strategy & Investment Lead, Managing Partner
Regions: India, South Africa, Colombia, Kenya & the United Kingdom
Trusted by some of the best in the world: Large and small organizations. Hands on & strategic work. Invested in change. All at the same time.
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TestimonialsTarun brings sharp strategic insight and realism to launching new businesses in the childcare sector, particularly in emerging markets. He challenges assumptions, focuses on financial viability, and emphasizes starting in markets with stronger demand and clearer paths to breakeven. His ability to interrogate business models, clarify value propositions, and surface practical go-to-market strategies makes him a valuable thought partner in this space. - Leisl Algeo, Founder & Product Manager. Launchpad Learning, South AfricaTarun is an invaluable sounding board. His depth of knowledge, genuine curiosity and a wide-ranging understanding of issues, is matched by his insights, information, and support. Tarun nurtures relationships across sectors and geographies, and he’s quick to make thoughtful introductions where he sees potential for shared value. His questions offer new lenses and help you think differently each time. He has a rare ability to distil complexity into its essence, a quality that’s essential for creating meaningful impact across both foundations and businesses. - Natasha Uppal, Founder, Matrescence India | Former World Bank Fellow & Chevening Scholar