Sittercity.com
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Child care |
| Founder | Genevieve Thiers |
| Headquarters | 20 W. Kinzie, Suite 1500 [1], , USA |
Number of locations | 2 |
Area served | US |
Key people | Zenobia Moochhala, CEO [2] |
| Revenue | Private |
Number of employees | 941 [3] |
| Website | https://www.sittercity.com |
Sittercity.com is an American online marketplace that connects babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, housekeepers, etc. with families.
History
[edit]Sittercity was founded in 2001 by Genevieve Thiers.[4] In 2011, Sittercity raised over 20 million dollars for further development on the company.[5] Bright Horizons acquired the company in 2020 for an undisclosed amount.[6] In 2021, Zenobia Moochhala took on the role as CEO.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Sittercity: Find Local Child Care, Senior Care, & Pet Care". Sittercity.
- ^ Jim Dallke (April 7, 2021). "Sittercity names Care.com co-founder next CEO". Chicago Business Journal. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
- ^ "Sittercity.com founder as risen to the top thanks to passion, persererance, self-promotion". Chicago Tribune. August 8, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ Rao, Leena (April 27, 2011). "Sittercity Raises $22.6 Million To Connect Families With Caregivers". TechCrunch. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Bright Horizons Expands Portfolio of Digital Care Solutions with Acquisition of Sittercity Business". www.brighthorizons.com. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Sittercity Announces New CEO". Sittercity. April 7, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2023.