Karmijn Kapitaal supports child talent development with investment in Unikidz

Karmijn Kapitaal has invested in UniKidz, a unique childcare organization that encourages the development of children's and young adults' talents. UniKidz achieves this through various programs focused on sports, creativity, science, and skills. With Karmijn Kapitaal, UniKidz aims to strengthen and expand its offering.

UniKidz operates 28 locations in Amsterdam, Amstelveen, Hoofddorp, Sassenheim, and Weesp. The organization plans to further expand its talent development-focused childcare model across the Netherlands. Alongside Karmijn Kapitaal, founder Svetlana Lalić and her management team are also investing in UniKidz to achieve expansion. "We have found the right partner in Karmijn Kapitaal to take UniKidz to the next phase and roll out our unique concept nationwide," says Svetlana Lalić. "Our focus is on quality services and ample attention for children. By giving children the space to grow and thrive, we encourage them to bring out the best in themselves. With Karmijn's help, we can take the next step to bring our unique concept to even more children."

Talent Development
UniKidz's program promotes talent development in children through four labels: FitKidz focuses on sports and physical activities such as swimming lessons, kickboxing, and basketball. MindKidz concentrates on education and development with the special STEAM Makerspace. SoulKidz emphasizes culture, yoga, theater, and dance, while SkillsKidz covers skills like clothing design, gardening, and cooking. All activities are offered in ten-week blocks by professional instructors.

Moreover, UniKidz is committed to equality of opportunity through various projects. In addition, Unikdiz organizes alternative programs such as homework assistance and the Summerschool, where children can enhance their skills during the summer

Education as an Investment Theme
‘Education for Everyone’ is one of the investment themes of Karmijn Kapitaal. Karmijn aims to support entrepreneurs who improve accessibility to learning. Nicole Zomerhuis, Investment Manager at Karmijn Kapitaal: "UniKidz fits well with our theme ‘Education for Everyone'. The social impact of UniKidz’s offerings is significant. As a partner, we are excited to expand this offering and make it accessible to a larger group of children. We support Svetlana and her management team in increasing the positive impact they have made over the past 15 years."