EQ-focused edutainment startup EMoMee has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Whiteboard Capital, Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund, and DeVC. According to a company press release, the funds will support the launch of EMoMee’s innovative products in the last quarter of 2024.

Founded in 2023 by Pooja Jauhari, Varun Duggirala, and Suraksha Subhramaniam, EMoMee aims to enhance emotional intelligence in children through an integrated ecosystem of skill-based play, stories, content, and other learning tools designed for children aged 2 to 7 years. The startup aims to empower parents and caregivers to foster emotional resilience and empathy in children, preparing them for a socially conscious future.

Market research indicates that the global social-emotional learning (SEL) market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 24.3% from 2021 to 2030. This growth underscores the increasing recognition of the importance of emotional intelligence in early childhood development.

EMoMee offers expertly designed, age-appropriate skill-based play kits, products, and a comprehensive content universe centred around three child characters: E, Mo, and Mee. These tools aim to instil habits that promote holistic emotional growth. The company also plans to extend its offerings to middle-schoolers and teenagers.