HMI Learning joins hands with Germany’s Klett to boost early education

MUMBAI: HMI Learning Private Limited, the force behind the popular preschool and daycare brand Happy Minds International, is taking a giant leap forward with a strategic investment from Germany’s Klett Kita and Schule GmbH, part of the famed Klett Group.

The multi-year funding, set to roll out over the next two to three years, aims to accelerate HMI Learning’s growth from a single centre in 2012 to a projected valuation of around Rs 250 Crores (USD 30 million). The collaboration marks Klett Group’s entry into the Indian education market and signals a shared mission to raise the bar for early childhood care and education.

HMI Learning currently operates seven centres across Mumbai and Thane, catering to children aged four months to ten years. Over the years, it has touched the lives of more than six thousand children and partnered with over thirty corporates to provide premium childcare and early learning services. With Klett’s backing, HMI Learning plans to expand its footprint, enrich its curriculum, and bring global benchmarks into its classrooms.

HMI Learning founder and CEO Sonia Chugh, said, “This partnership is a milestone for us. Klett Group’s rich legacy in education and our shared commitment to quality learning make this collaboration especially meaningful. Together, we aim to set new standards in early childhood care and education in India.”

Klett Group board member Christian Doettinger added, “India is one of the most exciting education markets globally. We are thrilled to start this journey with HMI Learning. By combining our international experience with HMI’s deep local insight, we hope to make high-quality early education accessible to more families.”

The partnership promises a unique blend of global expertise and local understanding, creating a solid foundation for India’s youngest learners and empowering the next generation to flourish.