Bionic Colabs Monthly Community Update
???TLDR
?? Collaborator Roundup: Mercurial AI showcases at UC Berkeley, RM adds new features for dining pros, and Coda (Techstars '23) expands with a major acquisition. Check out all the updates from our collaborators.
?? Featured Fundraise: Clotheslyne (Techstars NYC '23) is raising $1M to disrupt the laundry market—50% already committed. Learn more and connect with founder Daniel Feliciano.
?? Community Chats: Eric Rubin from Red Swan Ventures joins us on October 7th for "Decoding the VC Playbook." Don't miss this chance to learn how to navigate the world of early-stage VC.
?? Upcoming Events: Recap of our virtual meetup and IRL "Coworking & Poker" series. Join us for more community events!
??? Founders Series: Mitch Alterman erman and the Hatched? Dating hed team are reshaping the dating app industry with AI-driven personality matches. Dive into their story.
??Collaborator Roundup
?? Mercurial AI : Showcased at UC Berkeley's Innovation Forum, Mercurial AI empowers healthcare providers and patients to navigate cancer care with AI-driven solutions. Sarah Blythe
?? RM : Now featuring friends' favorite/booked spots and Happenings at your favorite venues. Trusted by top-tier professionals for premier dining experiences. Kapil Chaudhary
?? Entiendo (Neo ‘23) : Achieved a Top 250 ranking at the Entrepreneurship World Cup. Entiendo enhances educational outcomes with a personalized learning platform. Raul Alcantara
?? Coda (Techstars '23) : Acquired Resting Waters Aquamation in Seattle, expanding its eco-friendly pet aftercare services. Coda is revolutionizing the pet funeral industry with a comprehensive range of services and products. Sydney Dahl
??? Fitcopilot.ai : Signed an SLA for seven locations in Sweden and is discussing a potential role as our European distributor. FitCopilot enhances gym engagement with cutting-edge AI technology. Bill Colbert
?? Scout (Techstars '23) : Partnered with UCLA’s football program to provide financial literacy education, helping athletes make savvy financial decisions during and after their sports careers. Michael Haddix Jr
?? Scent Lab : Rapidly sold out their customizable perfumes. Scent Lab is reshaping how personal fragrance is created and enjoyed, catering especially to younger generations. Ariana Silvestro
?? Collective OS : Expanded to over 1,000 experts, strengthening its role as a key partnership ecosystem for consulting firms to increase revenue and streamline operations. Jason Flack
?? Debbie : Chosen for the Filene Research Institute Lab to pilot innovative financial solutions with credit unions, focusing on a debt-freedom platform for borrowers. Frida Leibowitz ????
?? demi : Accepted into the Moderne Ventures Passport, accelerating growth and customer acquisition with its smart, cool composting solutions for urban settings. Lily Wang
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?? Brightfin : Now live in the App Store! Brightfin is a budget app that helps you sort transactions with a swipe and visualize your spending habits. Christine Devane
???Featured Fundraise
Clotheslyne - $1M Raise with 50% already committed!
TL;DR: Dan Feliciano and his team at Clotheslyne (Techstars NYC '23) are disrupting the $59B laundry market with a peer-to-peer marketplace that delivers laundry services with ease. Their network of local gig-workers has completed over 38k loads with a 4.6+ rating, bringing Manhattan-level convenience to communities across the U.S. Clotheslyne has grown its GMV by 300% YoY, with 50% of the current round already committed.
What we love: Clotheslyne offers a seamless, asset-light platform empowering gig workers to operate efficiently while providing exceptional service. It's the "Rover for laundry" with thousands of satisfied users and rave reviews.
Why now: With strong growth and a proven model, Clotheslyne is positioned to scale rapidly as demand for convenient, flexible laundry solutions surges. The team has demonstrated consistent success, and they’re now ready to expand their footprint.
???Community Events
???? Virtual Community Meetup Recap
Thrilled to have hosted Bionic Colabs' second virtual meetup, where 20 incredible founders and growth leaders came together to connect and collaborate. It’s always inspiring to see how powerful conversations can spark new ideas and unexpected opportunities!
We also hosted our first IRL series “Cowokring & Poker” and will dive in next month!
?? Upcoming Community Chat: Founders & Funders: Decoding the VC Playbook with Eric Rubin on October 7th from 12-1pm CT.
Join us as Eric Rubin , Principal at Red Swan Ventures , shares insights from his experience in early-stage VC and startup operations. Red Swan Ventures has backed major success stories like Coinbase, Warby Parker, and Hinge. Learn what it takes to navigate the VC landscape and position your company for success.
????Founders Series
Founder Spotlight: Mitch Alterman of Hatched? Dating
Most dating apps today are still all about looks—swipe left, swipe right. But Mitch Alterman , Sam Lukens , and Reeves Kissel are changing the game with Hatched an AI-powered app that matches people based on personality, not just photos. With 300M users globally, the dating app industry needs this refreshing approach.