Papa
YC S18 ↗Miami, US · Founded 2017 · 500 employees · 8 known investors
Papa is a platform that connects older adults and families with trained companion caregivers for in-home companionship and support services. The company addresses social isolation and helps reduce healthcare costs through human connection and community building.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)
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Andrew ParkerinFounder/CEO
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Alfredo VaamondeinCo-Founder
Investors · 8
Comcast Ventures✓ verifiedNew York · $2M – $15M
Integra GroupeMenlo Park · $100K – $200K
The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Los Angeles · $50K – $5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Axial VCreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
SoftBank Vision FundreportedLondon
Sound VenturesreportedSanta Monicavia Ashton Kutcher · inferred
Tiger Global ManagementreportedNew York · $1M – $100M
In the news
- BofA turns bearish on Papa John’s, sees limited upside amid fierce competitionfinance.yahoo.com · 2026
- Local Papa John’s franchisee launches fundraising startup BoxRaise - Richmond BizSenserichmondbizsense.com · 2026
- Tech Solutions Can Help Employees Struggling With Caregiving Burdensforbes.com · 2023
- Digital Health’s Newest Unicorn Provides Lonely People With A ‘Family On Demand’forbes.com · 2021
- Papa Raises $60M in Series C Fundingfinsmes.com · 2021
- Elder tech company, Papa, raises $60M Led by Tiger Global | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · 2021
- Papa Raises $10M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · 2019
