New MD appointed at Dote signals nursery tech firm’s intent on global growth amid latest funding round
The world’s first integrated AI-powered smart baby range for monitoring in-and-out of home, Dote, has announced a senior hire as it targets international expansion and its latest funding round.
Taking up the newly created role of Managing Director of the UK & Ireland is Denise Namakando, a highly experienced Chief Marketing Officer who has already led Dote’s go-to-market strategy, brand positioning and execution, and commercial proposition during her time as the firm’s fractional CMO.
With an enviable career working with leading household names, including Dyson, Barbie and Unilever, as well as US tech startup, Owlet Baby Care, Denise brings a unique perspective to Dote.
In her new position, Denise will work alongside the tech scaleup’s founder, Stephen Senior, to support the current funding round as well as drive the firm’s consumer launch in September and oversee its global expansion into the US and Europe.
Stephen Senior, founder and CEO at Dote, said: “2025 is a pivotal year for the brand as we gear up for a range of major milestones, including our latest funding round, our consumer launch and our expansion into international territories. As such, it’s critical we have a team that can drive the vision as well as deliver our ambitious technical roadmap. Appointing Denise is a significant step for Dote, as we embark on a crucial stage in our journey of acceleration, expansion and disruption.”
Dote is an innovative technology brand that is redefining parenting with its AI-driven ecosystem, including the first integrated AI-powered smart baby monitor, app and travel system for monitoring in the stroller, car and home. The technology provides parents with real-time insights on their baby’s overall comfort, sleep patterns and a full digital log of baby’s development, to reduce the guesswork in parenting so parents feel empowered and reassured.
The appointment of Denise marks a trio of senior hires in the first quarter of the year, with Avril Murphy joining Dote as COO and Nova Chow joining as Technical Product Manager. Together, the three new hires will help shape Dote’s AI-powered tech innovations, and signal the firm’s intent on accelerating growth in a market prime for disruption.
Denise Namakando , Managing Director for UK & Ireland, Dote, added: “Dote was founded with a simple mission: to reduce the stressors of modern-day parenting and create more joy for parents by disrupting the nursery category with innovative design and leading technology. As both a parent and a sector specialist, this is a mission I share wholeheartedly so I am delighted to be taking on the role of Managing Director UK & Ireland at such a crucial time in our growth journey.
“We are already pushing the boundaries in reimagining the parenting experience and the positive feedback we continue to receive from partners, investors and parents is testament to the huge potential in Dote and its ability to transform the sector.”
Dote’s AI-powered product ecosystem has been designed to integrate seamlessly into parents’ lives, both at home and on the go. Its range of products include an AI-powered smart baby monitor, an advanced stroller, travel system and app, all designed to work together as a connected ecosystem.
Central to this is Dote Buddy, the AI-driven smart baby monitor that transitions effortlessly from the nursery to the pushchair or car, providing real-time, personalised data to support parents wherever they are.
The B-Evolv Pushchair and Travel System introduces a patented ball and dynamic steering system, delivering effortless manoeuvrability and comfort on any terrain, making parenting on the move simpler and more intuitive.
With its innovative product ecosystem, a bolstered technical and senior leadership team, and a funding round underway, Dote is poised to significantly accelerate its global reach and growth trajectory, in what is expected to be a landmark year for the tech scaleup.
For more information on Dote’s investment round contact investors@dotebaby.co.uk.
For more information on Dote, please visit www.dotebaby.co.uk
