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MochaCare

YC W26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 2 employees · Hiring · 2 known investors

MochaCare provides operations management software for home care agencies, helping them handle scheduling, staffing, and administrative tasks while improving service reliability for clients and caregivers.

Also known as HelpingHome

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W26)

MochaCare was founded in 2026 by Nicolas Walker, Pranav Uppiliappan, and Nick.

NWNicolas Walker
Nicolas WalkerinCo-Founder, CEONicolas Walker holds computer science degrees from Stanford and has worked as a software and product engineer at Microsoft, Amazon, Spotify, and Linktree, with experience in personalization, data systems, and growth. He previously served as a caregiver and led a volunteer community service organization.
PUPranav Uppiliappan
Pranav UppiliappaninCo-FounderPranav Uppiliappan holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from UIUC and has worked as an AI agent engineer at GoDaddy, an ML research fellow at UCSB, and a software engineer at DecisionMinds. He has eight years of experience in companion care services for neurodiverse populations and has engaged with US Congress on related policy matters. He is co-founding MochaCare, an AI-powered management platform for care organizations serving older and neurodiverse individuals.
NNick
Nick

Investors · 2

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Frequently asked questions

What does MochaCare do?
MochaCare provides operations management software for home care agencies, helping them handle scheduling, staffing, and administrative tasks while improving service reliability for clients and caregivers.
Who founded MochaCare?
MochaCare was founded by Nicolas Walker, Pranav Uppiliappan, Nick in 2026.
Who are MochaCare's investors?
MochaCare's investors include Y Combinator, F4 Fund.
Where is MochaCare headquartered?
MochaCare is headquartered in San Francisco, US.