Bright Horizons Acquires Sittercity Business
August 6, 2020
Bright Horizons (NYSE: BFAM) acquired the Sittercity business, an online marketplace connecting families with in-home caregivers, babysitters and tutors. The deal expands Bright Horizons' digital and in-home care capabilities, extending its offerings to include access to in-person and virtual tutors and flexible care options for working parents.
- Buyers
- Bright Horizons
- Targets
- Sittercity
- Industry
- Education
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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