SitterFriends
Book your community's most trusted babysitters, in a second, for free.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
SitterFriends operated as a mobile-based marketplace for babysitters, headquartered in San Francisco, United States. The company was founded in 2016 by Amit Jain and Fahad Jalal, who also served as the CEO.
The platform, which was available on both iOS and Android, connected parents with local babysitters. Users could leverage their social media connections to find suitable caregivers or browse through profiles on the app. Bookings and payments were handled online within the platform. The service utilized a dynamic pricing model, with rates varying based on factors like location, the babysitter's ratings, and the date and time of the booking.
SitterFriends partnered with independent local babysitters who could register on the platform. The company stated that it conducted background verification checks on all registered providers to ensure safety and trust. In March 2017, the company secured an undisclosed amount in an Angel funding round. Despite its initial funding and market entry, the company has since been reported as deadpooled.
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