Washio

Washio was an on-demand laundry and dry-cleaning service founded in 2013, operating primarily in the Los Angeles/Santa Monica area.

Customers could easily schedule pickup and delivery through a web or mobile app. The service included door-to-door laundry and dry cleaning, with a typical turnaround time of about 24 hours. Washio expanded its reach to several U.S. cities, including San Francisco, Boston, Chicago, Washington, DC, and Oakland. The company focused on providing a convenient experience for consumers, allowing them to place orders online or via mobile apps on iOS and Android. Washio's service platform coordinated the entire process of pickup, cleaning, and delivery, and it also offered features like green cleaning and late-night availability. Founded by Jordan Metzner, Bob Wall, and Juan Dulanto, Washio raised approximately $16.8 million to $17 million in venture funding before ceasing operations in August 2016.