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Our Vision
Washlava was created with the vision of establishing a new standard in self-service laundry. One with no quarters, no waiting, and no hassle. We call it, Laundry. Reloaded.
Our Story
Like many great stories, Washlava was born out of necessity. Our story is not unique: our Tampa laundromat was 100 percent dependent on quarters and cash, and installing credit card readers was prohibitively expensive. But when our store was robbed and thousands of dollars in quarters were strewn across the parking lot, we decided to do something. All that change had to change.
More Than Just a Cash Problem
When we looked at switching the business from quarters and cash, we realized that cash wasn’t the only problem that needed solving. We wanted to be able to manage and grow our business using cutting edge technologies found in other applications. And more importantly, we knew our customers deserved a better, safer, more convenient experience. To do that, we needed to build more than just a payment platform.
Our Culture
We're a team of innovators, dreamers, thinkers, and doers. We're committed to innovation - not for innovation's sake, but to create a better laundry experience through technology. And not just for the thousands of laundry professionals, but for the 19 million families who depend on self-service laundry for clean clothes.
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Washlava was created with the vision of establishing a new standard in self-service laundry. One with no quarters, no waiting, and no hassle. We call it, Laundry. Reloaded.
Our Story
Like many great stories, Washlava was born out of necessity. Our story is not unique: our Tampa laundromat was 100 percent dependent on quarters and cash, and installing credit card readers was prohibitively expensive. But when our store was robbed and thousands of dollars in quarters were strewn across the parking lot, we decided to do something. All that change had to change.
More Than Just a Cash Problem
When we looked at switching the business from quarters and cash, we realized that cash wasn’t the only problem that needed solving. We wanted to be able to manage and grow our business using cutting edge technologies found in other applications. And more importantly, we knew our customers deserved a better, safer, more convenient experience. To do that, we needed to build more than just a payment platform.
Our Culture
We're a team of innovators, dreamers, thinkers, and doers. We're committed to innovation - not for innovation's sake, but to create a better laundry experience through technology. And not just for the thousands of laundry professionals, but for the 19 million families who depend on self-service laundry for clean clothes.
Like us. Share us. Love us.
twitter.com/washlava
instagram.com/washlava
plus.google.com/+WashlavaTampa
Overview
Location
United States, Florida, Jacksonville
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 813-444-8356
Total raised
$1M
Founded date
2016
Funding Rounds 1
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Mentions in press and media 6
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| Jul 18, 2019 | Washlava Raises Series A-1 Funding | Washlava, a Tampa, Fla.-based mobile technology laundry startup, raised a Series A-1 equity financing. The amount of the round, led by LG Electronics, was not disclosed. Founded by chief executive officer Todd Belveal and the group behind S... |
| May 31, 2019 | The Funding Deals That Dominated May | April showers brought May flowers, but the growth also extended to funding deals. From edtech apps to tech making laundry easier, we've got a roundup of all the startups getting some major cash from investors this past month. • KnowBe4, the... |
| Feb 1, 2017 | The 9 Tampa Bay Startups You Need to Know About | This article is part of a Startup Week content series brought to you by CHASE for BUSINESS. Startup Week is celebration of entrepreneurs in cities around the globe. CHASE for BUSINESS is everything a business needs in one place, from expert... |
| Feb 12, 2016 | How to Find Startup Funding in Tampa Bay | The question of how to find startup funding in Tampa Bay is on the minds of many of the young entrepreneurs and would-be business owners who attend Tampa Bay Startup Week. Central Florida has not yet established a firm network of angel inve... |
| Jan 29, 2015 | Who is Tampa Bay’s Hottest Showcasing Startup? [Poll] | Tech Cocktail is returning to Tampa Bay and we couldn’t be more excited! We’ve teamed up with our local Tampa Bay Ambassador Gracie Stemmer to bring Tech Cocktail's Mixer & Startup Showcase to the Tampa Bay area on February 4th, 2015 as... |
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FAQ about Washlava, Inc.
When was Washlava, Inc. founded?
Washlava, Inc. was founded in 2016.
How much funding has Washlava, Inc. raised?
Washlava, Inc. has raised $1M in total across 1 funding round.
What has the press written about Washlava, Inc.?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning Washlava, Inc., among them “Washlava Raises Series A-1 Funding” (Jul 18, 2019) and “The Funding Deals That Dominated May” (May 31, 2019).
Is Washlava, Inc. still active?
Yes, Washlava, Inc. is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Jul 29, 2021.