Be Curious Partners

Be Curious Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in the late 2010s, the firm concentrates on investing in tech-enabled parenthood companies across North America, supporting startups that address challenges faced by modern families. It seeks opportunities with scalable models serving millennial parents and caregivers, providing capital and strategic guidance to help portfolio companies grow.

Ryan Gunnigle

Founder

Past deals in Children

Caribu

Seed Round in 2018
Caribu Inc. is a Miami-based company that specializes in a video calling application designed to enhance long-distance interactions between parents, grandparents, and children. Founded in 2014, the platform enables users to read children's picture books together in an engaging and interactive manner. Features include real-time drawing on books, an audio-only mode for low-bandwidth areas, a story guide pointer for tracking text, and a magnifying tool for small print. The app also includes an in-app bookstore with a diverse selection of hundreds of books available in multiple languages. By combining education and play, Caribu provides a unique communication tool that fosters connections and learning among family members, making it easier for them to bond, even from afar.

Kidbox

Series A in 2016
Kidbox is an online shopping platform that offers personalized shopping experiences for children and their parents. The company curates boxes filled with clothing and accessories from well-known brands, custom-selected to match the preferences of each child. In addition to providing a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience, Kidbox emphasizes social responsibility by donating new clothes to families and children in need for every box purchased. This approach enables parents and kids to explore new styles while also fostering a sense of community and the joy of giving back.
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