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Franzy
Charlotte, US · Founded 2024 · Delaware corporation · 21 employees on LinkedIn · 4 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 Alex Smereczniak and Brett Hines.
Board
Investors · 4
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How we know: Charlotte Fund's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
How we know: Overline's portfolio page · press coverage · Not right? Tell us
How we know: York IE's portfolio page · press coverage · Not right? Tell us
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)
- 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 Alex Smereczniak, Brett Hines in 2024.
- Who are Franzy's investors?
- Franzy's investors include Avalanche VC, Charlotte Fund, 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.