# Zipjet

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/zipjet

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.zipjet.co.uk
- Total disclosed funding: $0.9M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 11, 2018)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Zipjet Ltd. is a Berlin-based company providing innovative on-demand laundry and dry cleaning services through a digital platform, enhancing convenience for urban customers seeking efficient laundry solutions.Founded in 2014, Zipjet Ltd. specializes in on-demand laundry services, facilitating convenient pick-ups and drop-offs via its website and app. The company has undergone changes in its business strategy over time but has remained focused on its core offerings. Zipjet was acquired in June 2019 by Laundrapp Limited, which aims to expand its market presence. The company has secured a total of EUR 0.80 mn in funding through a Series A round, with U-Start Ventures as the latest investor. Zipjet has completed 7 deals in total and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.Zipjet.co.uk specializes in providing on-demand laundry and dry cleaning services through a user-friendly digital platform. Their core offering allows customers to schedule pick-ups and drop-offs of their laundry through an app or website, making the process efficient and convenient. The services cater primarily to urban clients, including busy professionals and households, who seek to save time on laundry tasks. By leveraging a network of local service providers, Zipjet ensures quick turnaround times and high-quality service. The company has expanded its operations beyond the UK, targeting metropolitan areas in Europe, such as Berlin and Paris, where the demand for convenient laundry services is growing.Zipjet.co.uk operates on a business model that focuses on direct-to-consumer transactions, allowing customers to book laundry services fulfilled by partnered local laundries. This structure enables flexible pricing plans based on service types, such as standard laundry, dry cleaning, and express options. Customers select services, schedule pick-ups, and make payments through the app or website. Zipjet also offers subscription plans to maintain customer engagement and generate steady revenue. The various pricing tiers are designed to meet diverse customer needs, aligning with their focus on convenience and quality.Zipjet plans to leverage recent funding from its Series A round to support its expansion strategies. The acquisition by Laundrapp Limited aims to enhance market reach, allowing Zipjet to introduce its services in new geographic regions and target additional metropolitan areas across Europe. The company is actively exploring the launch of new products tailored to customer requirements, enhancing their service offering in the near future.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 11, 2018 — BSH Hausgeräte, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Amsterdam Venture Partners
- Series A, Feb 1, 2016 — b2venture, Rocket Internet SE, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Capital Mills, Mercura Capital, R301 Capital
- Series A, Feb 1, 2016, $0.9M — U-Start Ventures

## Investors

- b2venture (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/b2venture) — Series A
- Rocket Internet SE (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rocket-internet-se) — Series A
- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA — Series A, Series B
- Capital Mills (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capital-mills) — Series A
- Mercura Capital — Series A
- R301 Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/r301-capital) — Series A
- U-Start Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/u-start-ventures) — Series A
- BSH Hausgeräte — Series B
- Amsterdam Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/amsterdam-venture-partners) — Series B