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Cleanly
On Demand Dry Cleaning and Laundry
About Cleanly
Cleanly operates as an on-demand laundry and dry cleaning service, primarily targeting busy urban customers. The company, which launched out of Y Combinator in 2015, developed a platform that allows users to schedule the pickup and delivery of their laundry and dry cleaning through a mobile application. This model is designed to offer a more convenient alternative to traditional laundry services.
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The company's initial market was New York City, where it focused on optimizing logistics and delivery routes using data analytics. In 2020, Cleanly merged with NextCleaners, a move aimed at vertically integrating its operations by combining its delivery and technology platform with an established cleaning service. This merger suggests a strategy to control the entire service chain, from customer interaction via the app to the actual cleaning process, potentially improving efficiency and service quality. The business generates revenue by charging for laundry and dry cleaning services, with the on-demand delivery component being its core value proposition.
At a glance
- Founded
- 2013
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Sector
- Home Living
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Investors
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Seed14 investors entered at this stage
Y Combinator
Rockstone Ventures
Joe Montana
Soma Capital
Semil Shah
Chloe Sladden
#Angels
500 Global
Ludlow Ventures
Initialized Capital
FundersClub
AltaIR Capital
Paul Buchheit
Daniel Eskapa
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Bodley Group
AddVenture
Wouter Kneepkens
Millhouse Capital
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