Goodstart Early Learning

Goodstart Early Learning is Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care, founded in 2010. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, the company aims at improving the lives of Australia’s children and their families. Backed by a unique combination of private, public, and leading community sector organizations—The Benevolent Society, the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Mission Australia, and Social Ventures Australia—Goodstart operates 644 early learning centres nationwide, catering to 70,900 children from 59,500 families and employing 14,900 people. The company's vision revolves around giving children the best possible start in life through access to quality early learning. Goodstart delivers social impact on a national scale by offering evidence-informed early learning and care, supporting families, and advocating for increased investment in the early years to ensure all children have access to quality early learning. With a strong social purpose at its core, Goodstart also ensures business discipline to deliver healthy operating margins for continued investment in centres, people, and programs. The company's efforts are directed at ensuring children have the necessary learning, development, and wellbeing outcomes for both school and life. Goodstart’s focus on social impact and delivering quality early learning and care positions it as an attractive investment opportunity for venture capitalists interested in the education sector. The company’s community influence, scale of operations, and commitment to social purpose make it a potential candidate for further investment and expansion in the early learning and care industry. For more information, visit goodstart.org.au.