This startup offers an on-demand laundry service through a mobile application that enables users to schedule pickups and deliveries of their laundry. By providing wash, dry, and fold services directly to customers' doors, the company addresses the inconvenience of time-consuming laundry chores.
Funding
$10.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many individuals and businesses find the task of laundry time-consuming and inconvenient, especially when balancing busy schedules or lacking on-site laundry facilities. Traditional laundry methods require significant personal time and effort, detracting from other priorities.
Solution
Hampr provides an on-demand laundry service via a mobile application, connecting users with local laundry professionals ("washrs") for convenient pickup and delivery. Users simply schedule a pickup through the app, place their laundry in a provided hampr bag or a standard 13-gallon kitchen bag, and a vetted washr collects it from their doorstep. The laundry is then washed, dried, and folded using high-quality detergents, and returned to the user, typically within 24 hours. Hampr offers a flat-rate pricing model per load, eliminating the need for weighing and providing predictable costs.
Target Audience
Hampr primarily targets busy individuals, families, and businesses (such as salons, spas, gyms, and short-term rentals) seeking a convenient and affordable laundry solution.
Features
- Mobile app (iOS and Android) for scheduling pickups and managing laundry orders
- Flat-rate pricing per load (one 13-gallon bag), regardless of weight
- Vetted and background-checked "washrs" ensuring quality and security
- Option to use provided "hampr" bags with scannable QR codes for streamlined ordering
- Contactless pickup and delivery service
- Wash, dry, and fold service
- Same-day service available in select markets
- Referral program for discounts and rewards
- Option to specify load types and preferred "washrs"
- Membership-based model with a free 14-day trial