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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Business
Samantha Masunaga

Meet 3 startups aiming to make a dent in America's child-care crisis

Before the pandemic, many venture capitalists weren't convinced that child care was a worthwhile investment.

Is this really a problem? they'd ask founders in the industry. Aren't people figuring it out?

"It was frustrating as parents who were experiencing the problem firsthand to hear that feedback," said Melanie Wolff, co-founder of Playa Vista child-care startup Brella, of early conversations with investors.

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