Poppy
DefunctYC W16Seattle, US · Founded 2015 · Washington corporation · 2 employees · 2 known investors
Meet Poppy was a marketplace that connected families with vetted caregivers for childcare services including babysitting, date nights, and backup care. The platform matched families based on children's ages, neighborhood, and compatibility, and ensured all caregivers completed background checks and held current CPR/First Aid certifications.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)
Poppy was founded in 2015 by Richerd Chan.
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Richerd ChaninFounder/CTOSenior software developer with experience building consumer products for large audiences, specializing in iOS development alongside a range of web platforms and technologies. Founder and CTO of Poppy, a marketplace connecting families with vetted caregivers for childcare services.
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Avni Patel ThompsonNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$1.7M disclosed across 2 of 4 rounds · 2015–2026
▶$469.3KraisedJan 2016 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$469.3KraisedJan 2016 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Avni Patel ThompsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $469.3K
- Amount sold
- $469.3K
- First sale
- Nov 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Washington, 2015
- 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 Poppy do?
- Meet Poppy was a marketplace that connected families with vetted caregivers for childcare services including babysitting, date nights, and backup care. The platform matched families based on children's ages, neighborhood, and compatibility, and ensured all caregivers completed background checks and held current CPR/First Aid certifications.
- Who founded Poppy?
- Poppy was founded by Richerd Chan in 2015.
- Who are Poppy's investors?
- Poppy's investors include Y Combinator, Kindred Ventures.
- How much funding has Poppy raised?
- Poppy has disclosed $1.7M raised across 2 of its 4 known rounds.
- Where is Poppy headquartered?
- Poppy is headquartered in Seattle, US.