Area Cat Launches ‘Uber for Laundry’

Most people roll their eyes when a friend has “an idea for an app.” But when Darby, a local cat and serial entrepreneur, started sharing details for his on-demand, distributed laundry service, investors’ ear perked up.

“You simply sign up for an account, and the next time you need your laundry done, you just open the app, select the size of the load and your deadline, and one of our Laundry Agents will arrive at your location within 30 minutes,” says Eugene Carmichael, chief marketing officer for GoSuds, which launched last week. “They’ll have the load washed, dried, folded, and delivered back to you. And if you’ve already entered your payment info, there’s no hassle there.”

Those Laundry Agents are not full time employees of GoSuds, but free agents, much like Uber drivers. And Darby views that business model as the future of distributed work, according to sources close to the now-CEO.

“I was eager to back Darby. He has a successful, if modest business track record,” says Richard Delancy, an early-stage investor who has bought in to GoSuds for an undisclosed amount. “His companies have always been profitable, but this one could really get big, and fast. We’re expecting a strong return. I think it will significantly disrupt the laundry establishment.”

via William2487