Y Combinator

Y Combinator is a startup accelerator based in Mountain View, California, founded in 2005. It has pioneered a new funding model for early-stage startups by investing a modest amount of capital, typically around $150,000, in a large number of companies twice a year. Over a three-month program, Y Combinator collaborates closely with these startups to prepare them for investor pitches and enhance their business strategies. Each funding cycle concludes with Demo Day, where startups present to an exclusive audience of investors. Y Combinator focuses on various sectors, including business software, education, healthcare, and financial technology, among others. In addition to initial funding, it offers ongoing support through its extensive alumni network. Since its inception, Y Combinator has funded over 630 startups, contributing significantly to the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Silicon Valley and beyond.

Gustaf Alstromer

Group Partner

Matt Bogrand

Associate, YC Continuity Fund

Timothy Brady

Partner

Craig R. Cannon

Director of Marketing

Adora Cheung

Partner

Nic Dardenne

Principal

Aaron Epstein

Group Partner

Brad Flora

Group Partner

Jared Friedman

Managing Director, Software and Group Partner

Aaron Harris

Partner

Carolynn Levy

Partner

Bradford (Brad) Lightcap

Associate, YC Continuity

Kat Manalac

Managing Partner

Eric Migicovsky

Partner

Kirsty Nathoo

Partner

Verena Prescher

Director of Finance

Geoff Ralston

president

Ali Rowghani

Managing Partner

Arnav Sahu

Principal

Michael Seibel

Managing Director

Harj Taggar

Partner

Past deals in Laundry and Dry Cleaning

Dropezy

Funding Round in 2022
Dropezy focus on next-day delivery services for daily essentials such as groceries. Dropezy focuses on micro-delivery services.

FREY

Seed Round in 2018
Frey Inc. manufactures laundry detergent and clothing care products. Its products include detergent concentrate, dryer sheets, clothing care kit, fabric conditioner, lint comb, and stain remover. Frey Inc. distributes its products through its online platform. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Lewes, Delaware.

Captain Tailor

Seed Round in 2017
Captain Tailor provides service to book a tailor to come to your home or office.

Hogaru

Seed Round in 2017
Hogaru is a professional cleaning service provider based in Bogotá, Colombia, offering its services to homes and offices through an online platform. The company targets over six million small and medium-sized businesses in Latin America that require efficient cleaning solutions. Unlike traditional models that rely on contractors, Hogaru employs its cleaners directly, which promotes long-term retention and ensures high-quality service. The company places significant emphasis on the thorough vetting, training, and welfare of its employees, providing benefits such as micro-loans and educational opportunities. Currently, Hogaru operates in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali, employing over 500 cleaners and serving more than 2,000 recurring clients. The company plans to expand its operations to additional cities in Latin America.

ByNext

Seed Round in 2015
ByNext is a comprehensive service provider specializing in on-demand laundry and dry cleaning solutions. The company was formed in 2020 through the merger of Cleanly and NextCleaners, bringing together expertise from both entities to enhance customer service offerings. ByNext operates an application platform that allows users to easily book and schedule laundry services, ensuring convenience by providing collection and delivery directly to customers' doorsteps. With a focus on quality, ByNext manages its cleaning processes in-house, differentiating itself from traditional delivery services by offering a true omni-channel experience. The company primarily serves busy professionals in urban areas, aiming to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable home service solutions.

ByNext

Seed Round in 2015
ByNext is a comprehensive service provider specializing in on-demand laundry and dry cleaning solutions. The company was formed in 2020 through the merger of Cleanly and NextCleaners, bringing together expertise from both entities to enhance customer service offerings. ByNext operates an application platform that allows users to easily book and schedule laundry services, ensuring convenience by providing collection and delivery directly to customers' doorsteps. With a focus on quality, ByNext manages its cleaning processes in-house, differentiating itself from traditional delivery services by offering a true omni-channel experience. The company primarily serves busy professionals in urban areas, aiming to meet the growing demand for efficient and reliable home service solutions.

Prim

Seed Round in 2013
Prim works with local cleaning professionals. Their partners average ten years of experience so you can rest assured your clothes will be washed well.

Exec

Seed Round in 2012
Exec is house cleaning service you can book instantly from your iPhone or the web. It services San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington DC with plans to expand to other cities in the U.S.

I Move You

Seed Round in 2010
I Move You is a full service moving solution including packing and junk removal, storage, etc.