Franzy
Charlotte, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 21 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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Franzy is a digital platform that helps individuals research, match with, and purchase franchises using AI-driven algorithms. The platform connects prospective franchise owners with brands aligned to their personal, professional, and financial goals, and provides research and financing tools throughout the franchise acquisition process.
Founders & leadership
Franzy was founded in 2024 by Alexander Smereczniak, Alex Smereczniak, and Brett Hines.
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Alexander SmereczniakCo-founder
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Alex SmereczniakinFounderHe previously cofounded 2ULaundry, where he served as CEO from 2016 to 2023, and LaundroLab, where he was president from 2020 to 2023, remaining on both boards through 2025. He also invests as an angel and is a franchisee with PopUp Bagels.
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Brett HinesinFounderA marketing generalist focused on social, paid media and SEO, he joined in 2025 after two years as a youth development specialist with the Peace Corps in Morocco. Earlier, he managed SEO at Second Skin Audio as a Venture For America fellow, and worked in recruiting at Aerotek following a career services role at Kalamazoo College.
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Christopher WrightNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Joe RazckaBoard director
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$3.3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- Undisclosed amountpre-seed fundingJan 2025Source ↗
▶$3.3MraisedJul 2025 · 31 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.3MraisedJul 2025 · 31 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joe RazckaDirector
- Christopher WrightExecutive Officer, Director
- Alexander SmereczniakExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $3.3M
- Amount sold
- $3.3M
- First sale
- Jun 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2024
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Franzy do?
- Franzy is a digital platform that helps individuals research, match with, and purchase franchises using AI-driven algorithms. The platform connects prospective franchise owners with brands aligned to their personal, professional, and financial goals, and provides research and financing tools throughout the franchise acquisition process.
- Who founded Franzy?
- Franzy was founded by Alexander Smereczniak, Alex Smereczniak, Brett Hines in 2024.
- Who are Franzy's investors?
- Franzy's investors include Avalanche VC, Overline, York IE.
- How much funding has Franzy raised?
- Franzy has disclosed $3.3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Franzy headquartered?
- Franzy is headquartered in Charlotte, US.