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Dopple is an online retailer specializing in children's clothing, shoes, and accessories. It offers a personalized shopping experience through its platform, which uses a questionnaire to curate quarterly 'Dopple Drops' tailored to each child's size and style. Parents pay only for the items they keep and return the rest using a prepaid mailer.

Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.

Rebel Girls is a global empowerment brand focused on inspiring confidence and ambition in girls through diverse content, experiences, products, and community engagement. Originating from a best-selling children’s book series, the brand highlights the stories of extraordinary women from various backgrounds and fields. With a community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls across more than 100 countries, Rebel Girls connects with Generation Alpha through its books, award-winning podcasts, events, and merchandise. The launch of the Dream On app in 2021 aimed to enhance sleep routines by offering empowering stories in a screen-free audio format. Additionally, the brand has celebrated cultural milestones, such as the "Celebrate Black Girl Magic" initiative, which includes themed books and events. To date, Rebel Girls has sold 7 million books in 51 languages and achieved 14 million podcast downloads, solidifying its role as a significant influence in children's empowerment and education.

Monti Kids is a manufacturer of Montessori‑based educational toys and materials for children from birth to age three. The company offers a subscription service that delivers age‑appropriate wooden toys every three months, accompanied by simple online guidance and instructional videos that help parents introduce each toy to maximize learning and development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Orinda, California, Monti Kids focuses on supporting cognitive, physical, linguistic, social, and emotional development during the critical early years.

Pair Eyewear, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in customizable eyeglasses for children. Founded in 2017 by Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein, the company offers a unique approach to eyewear by providing base frames and interchangeable top frames that allow kids to express their personal style and interests. By combining functionality with creativity, Pair Eyewear transforms glasses from mere medical devices into a fun and engaging accessory for children. The company's direct-to-consumer model leverages an e-commerce platform, making the purchasing process convenient for parents while enhancing the overall experience for young wearers. Pair Eyewear is committed to offering quality, affordable glasses that are both stylish and practical, featuring hand-polished frames and shatterproof polycarbonate lenses.

Littlefund, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a mobile application that serves as a smart savings and gifting tool aimed at helping parents teach their children essential financial skills. By providing a user-friendly platform, Littlefund enables parents to effectively build and manage their child's financial journey, promoting financial wellness from an early age. As of September 2020, Littlefund operates as a subsidiary of U-Nest Advisers, LLC.