EMoMee, an EQ-focused edutainment startup, has recently announced the closure of its pre-seed round, securing $1 million from strategic investors. The funding was led by Whiteboard Capital, Gruhas Consumer Collective Fund, and DeVC, marking a significant milestone.
EMoMee was founded by Pooja Jauhari (former CEO of The Glitch), Varun Duggirala (former co-founder of The Glitch, bestselling author, and thought leader in self-development and emotional intelligence), and Suraksha Subramaniam (an HR professional with extensive talent development experience). The co-founders, all parents, share a vision to provide youngsters with the tools they need to overcome many complicated obstacles. The platform is dedicated to unlocking emotional intelligence through an integrated ecosystem of skill-based play, stories, content and other learning tools catering to children between the ages of 2 to 7 years.
Speaking about the company, Pooja Jauhari, Founder and CEO of EMoMee, said:
At EMoMee, we turn everyday interactions between parents and their children into opportunities for emotional and social growth. We craft an environment where young children learn to master their emotions as their core strength, paving the way for a well-rounded, successful life ahead. With the support of our strategic investors, we are excited to introduce innovative products that make emotional learning engaging and easily accessible.
Anshu Prasher, Partner at WhiteBoard Capital, stated:
Emotional intelligence and mental wellness have been an area of immense interest for us at Whiteboard, and we have spent a reasonable amount of time going deeper into this space over the last two years. The need for focused development around emotional well-being and intelligence among kids has become even more pronounced after the pandemic, and we feel that a holistic approach enabling socially aware and emotionally conscious kids is the need of the times.
Prasher added:
Our meeting with the EMoMee founders, who bring immense experience at the confluence of content and child development, helped us find the “right team” with an aligned long-term vision to solve this very large problem, which made the investment an easy decision. We look forward to this highly motivated team breaking some important barriers and helping us raise a very responsible next generation.
EMoMee is not just focused on the present, but also has a clear vision for the future. The company plans to introduce its ‘first of its kind’ products in late 2024, including expertly designed, age-appropriate skill-based play kits and an extensive content universe built around three child characters: E, Mo, and Mee. These products are just the beginning, as EMoMee also has plans to expand its offerings to include products for middle schoolers and teenagers, demonstrating its commitment to fostering emotional growth across all age groups.
