Ellie Horvath
At Best Startup London we track over 100,000 London based startups and over 500,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and organisations we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
We’ve ranked the top 84 Children companies in London. The companies, startups and institutions listed in this article are all exceptional companies, well worth a follow. We have included links to their websites, socials and CrunchBase (if you’re interested in their financials).
We selected the organisations listed in this article based on:
- Track record
- Executive leadership
- Market share
- Innovation
- ESG rating
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Top Children Companies & Startups (London)
Wonderbly
| Founders | Asi Sharabi, Pedro Serapicos, Tal Oron |
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Wonderbly is a full stack publishing company from London.
KidsKnowBest
| Founders | Joel Silverman, Rob Lough |
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A full-service creative agency; driven by insights; powered by youth. Delivering effective and results-led solutions.
Macademia
| Founders | Douglas Lloyd, Estelle Lloyd |
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Macademia is an award-winning global EdTech company providing educational programming and games for children.
toucanBox
| Founders | Sara Barokas, Virginie Charles-Dear |
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ToucanBox delivers packages of educational and inspirational activities that are suitable for children.
Musemio
| Founders | Kaitlin Fritz, Olga Kravchenko |
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Musemio is a mobile XR app that allows children to play immersive quests co-created together with partner institutions around the world.
Petit Pli Ltd.
| Founders | Ryan Mario Yasin |
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Petit Pli Ltd. creates the most advanced technical children’s clothing.
Cypher Coders
| Founders | Elizabeth Tweedale |
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Cypher inspires children to learn the language of the future through hands-on creative coding camps and courses.
Poncho
| Founders | Ben Prouty |
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Poncho is the learning and activities platform for children and young adults.
Yoto
| Founders | Ben Drury, Filip Denker |
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Yoto – The screen-free audio platform for kids.
Role Models
| Founders | Hugo Shephard |
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Role Models provide Creative Childcare for children in London and Life Skills Courses in the UK and Internationally
ChewyMoon
| Founders | Lijo Sebastian Jose, Nick Christensen, Verena Klanner |
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ChewyMoon is an online snack retailer delivering all-natural lunchbox and after-school snacks to homes via post.
BleepBleeps – Smart Family
| Founders | Shaun Tollerton, Tom Evans |
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Cute, connected gadgets that make parenting magic.
Herne Hill School
| Founders | Unknown |
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Herne Hill School is a co-educational school that specializes in expert early childhood education.
mytoddlr
| Founders | Adeola Adesuyi, Molawa Adesuyi, Stanley Ogbuchi |
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mytoddlr is a new improved tool that helps early education providers better manage their setting and engage parents.
The Octopus Club
| Founders | Ana Estrougo |
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The Octopus Club provides an online platform for any products and clothes for babies and kids.
Cloud 9 Leisure
| Founders | Unknown |
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Cloud 9 Leisure is an exciting active indoor leisure experience.
Scoop Magazine
| Founders | Unknown |
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Scoop Magazine offers a bi-monthly printed magazine for designed to inspire and nurture a love of reading and stories.
BubbleBum
| Founders | Grainne Kelly |
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BubbleBum is a manufacturer of inflatable car booster seats for children.
Kidrated
| Founders | Simon London |
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KidRated.com is a website where kids reviews days out, attractions, places and experiences in London and beyond.
Kidadl
| Founders | Hannah Feldman, Sophie Orman |
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Kidadl is a platform that helps parents to educate and provide entertainment with edutainment content, ideas and activities.
Mathscraft
| Founders | Unknown |
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A multiplayer maths games for primary school children – making maths fun and interactive.
Hamleys PLC
| Founders | William Hamley |
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Hamleys offers toys and products of all kinds for kids, bringing magical experiences.
Happity
| Founders | Emily Tredget, Emily Tredget, Sara Tateno |
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Happity helps parents find baby & toddler classes. Fast.
Charlie & Wolf
| Founders | Unknown |
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Charlie & Wolf is an independent digital publisher for children’s education and entertainment, developing a series of stories.
Blossom Educational
| Founders | Sara Thakrar |
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Blossom Educational is a nursery management and parent communication software for nurseries, pre-schools, and daycares.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust
| Founders | Unknown |
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Great Ormond Street Hospital is a children’s hospital located in the Bloomsbury area of London
KidSitter
| Founders | Faisal Laljee, George Chan, Rajesh Kothandaraman |
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Online marketplace for finding trusted, reliable and thoroughly vetted childcare
KIDSORTED
| Founders | Julia Brucher, Lindsay Trombley |
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KIDSORTED is a technology platform for kids activities and services.
Storyball
| Founders | Chen Lev, Meir Biton, Yuval Lombrozo |
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Storyball is a screenless gaming console that keeps children active, playful & engaged.
BAMBINISTA
| Founders | Susan Daker |
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eComm & Marketplace Boutique for Little Fashionistas
Boxer Books
| Founders | Unknown |
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Boxer Books is a small, wholly independent children’s books publishing business.
iZully
| Founders | Jaffer Abbas |
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iZully aims to be a community where parents can find, book and review providers and activities which are perfect for their child.
The Prince’s Trust
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity that helps change young lives.
Amazing Fables
| Founders | Akash Dubey, Koushik Challa, Warren Leow |
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A custom and personalised story book company teaching positive values to kids
Storynory
| Founders | Hugh Fraser |
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Storynory is a website and podcast that provides free audio stories for kids and young adults.
Childsplay Clothing
| Founders | Unknown |
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Childsplay Clothing is an online retailer of children’s clothing, footwear and accessories.
Parentville Parties
| Founders | Marine de Boissieu |
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Parentville is a one stop shop kids parties that connect parents to recommanded parties suppliers in the London area.
Impetus
| Founders | Unknown |
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Impetus is a non-profit organization that supports charities focused on young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Childnet International
| Founders | Unknown |
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Childnet International is a non-profit organization that focuses on education, awareness & promotion of internet usage to protect children.
The Pineapple Lounge
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Pineapple Lounge is a market research agency specializing in children and families.
WunderChild
| Founders | Unknown |
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Free Talent Test for Kids!
Cookie Cutters Haircuts for Kids
| Founders | Unknown |
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Cookie Cutters offers children a one-of-a-kind haircut experience that both parents and kids will appreciate during and after every visit.
Sedgemoor College
| Founders | Unknown |
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Sedgemoor College is an operator of children’s special education and residential care facilities.
URBAN EXPLORER
| Founders | Unknown |
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UrbanExplorer TECH Talks program for 8-13 year olds focuses on technology, entrepreneurship, creativity, and health.
Nia & Russ
| Founders | Unknown |
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Nia & Russ develops an e-commerce platform for parents and children’s needs.
A+ Kids
| Founders | Unknown |
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AI educational platform for kids aged 4-8 focusing on learning English, math, science and facts of life
codetoday
| Founders | Stephen Gruppetta |
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Courses and Training in Programming
British Asian Trust
| Founders | Unknown |
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British Asian Trust is a non-profit organization that provides support to marginalized people from various regions.
AfriKids
| Founders | Unknown |
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AfriKids is a non-profit organization that offers child care protection, education & health care systems for children and community groups.
SparkHub LTD
| Founders | Charles Edmunds |
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SparkHub is a global community that encourages and supports creative learning for kids.
that nursery life
| Founders | Unknown |
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that nursery life helping early years professionals learn, laugh & grow as they enjoy.
The Nia Project
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Nia Project is a non-profit organization that provides support services to women, girls and children against violence and abuse.
KidPix
| Founders | Unknown |
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KidPix is a shopping platform for baby and children’s clothes.
The Children’s Society
| Founders | Unknown |
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The Children’s Society focuses on the well-being of young people with various social services and counseling to meet the necessary needs.
Pitapat
| Founders | Unknown |
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Pitapat is a local marketplace to buy and sell pre-loved baby and kid’s stuff.
STOP THE TRAFFIK
| Founders | Unknown |
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STOP THE TRAFFIK are working to prevent human trafficking.
Moonbug
| Founders | John Robson, Rene Rechtman |
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Moonbug is a global digital-first entertainment company for kids.
Molly & Monty
| Founders | Unknown |
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Molly & Monty involves the design and manufacture of luxury children’s clothes and gifts in the UK.
Grief Encounter
| Founders | Unknown |
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Grief Encounter provides mental care, counseling, therapy and education to bereaved children and young age people.
Family Kids & Youth
| Founders | Unknown |
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Family Kids & Youth is a leading global market and social research agencies.
All About Kids Therapy Services
| Founders | Unknown |
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All About Kids Therapy Services LLC provides speech therapy services to children, from infancy and up to 18-years-old.
Mill Grove
| Founders | Unknown |
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Mill Grove is a nonprofit organization that provides homes for children and young people.
My Strawberry Monkey
| Founders | Allan Thompson |
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My Strawberry Monkey is an award-winning preschool website and picture book series created by Allan Thompson.
Gambado
| Founders | Unknown |
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Gambado offers an indoor soft play center and party venue for kids.
Little Garden Day Nurseries
| Founders | Unknown |
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Little Garden Day Nurseries is a group of children’s nurseries that provides childcare and education.
ABCZone
| Founders | Unknown |
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ABCZone provider of educational toys.
Refugee Trauma Initiative
| Founders | Zarlasht Halaimzai |
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Refugee Trauma Initiative offers culturally sensitive psychosocial support as well as programs for early childhood development.
John Adam
| Founders | Unknown |
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John Adam is a textile industry.
Crown Castles
| Founders | Unknown |
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Crown Castles is a local bouncy castle hire company, serving Huntingdon, St Neots, Cambridge & Bedford.
Hemaa.org
| Founders | Madiha Adil |
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Crowdfunding platform for low cost, high
My Little World
| Founders | Unknown |
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My Little World is provides a child with creative play opportunities using simple tools: Drawings, card and colouring pencils.
Child Protection in Sport Unit
| Founders | Unknown |
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Child Protection in Sport Unit is part of the NSPCC that works to safeguard children in sport.
Family Rights Group
| Founders | Unknown |
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Family Rights Group promotes policies and practices that keep children safe within their family and strengthen the family.
Eveline Day School
| Founders | Unknown |
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Eveline Day School is an education institution offering preparatory schooling services in Wandsworth for children from 3 to 11 years old.
John Lyon’s Charity
| Founders | Unknown |
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John Lyon’s Charity provides grants to promote life chances through education and opportunities for children and young people.
Ashok Tree Foundation
| Founders | Unknown |
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Ashok Tree Foundation provides comprehensive services to identified communities living in extreme poverty.
CityYear UK
| Founders | Unknown |
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City Year is a leading youth and education charity and the only coordinated opportunity for full time volunteering within English schools.
IckyPen
| Founders | Unknown |
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IckyPen is an app for children.
Targeted Provision
| Founders | Chris Kneale- Jones |
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Targeted Provision is a specialist tuition provider offering education support services for children with SEND, children in need, and LAC.
Key4Life
| Founders | Unknown |
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Key4Life is a charity which providing an innovative rehabilitation programme.
DOWN in the WOODS
| Founders | Unknown |
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DOWN in the WOODS is an educational company that provides bushcraft, forest school, and duke of Edinburgh services to children.
Bebemoda
| Founders | Unknown |
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Bebemoda offers a wide variety of baby and toddler products including nursery furniture, cots, beds, play tables, bouncers, and wooden toys
BORRN
| Founders | Unknown |
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BORRN manufactures BPA free, non-toxic, durable and innovative baby products from Silicon material.
Sunuva
| Founders | Unknown |
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Sunuva is the seller of kids swim and beach wears.
