Bernard

Bernard

AI-powered operating system for appliance repair

Overview

Bernard provides an AI-powered operating system for appliance repair and other home/commercial services. It automates the whole service workflow—from customer intake and triage to scheduling, dispatch, and parts procurement—via an integration with phone, text, and email channels. A core feature, Pre-ID, analyzes the specific appliance and reported symptoms against repair histories, similar jobs, manufacturer guidelines, and parts data to generate a probable diagnosis, a ranked list of needed parts, and technician questions, helping technicians arrive with the right info and parts for a first-time fix. Bernard differentiates itself by offering an end-to-end, AI-driven workflow platform rather than a single tool, aiming to cut administrative overhead, reduce return visits, and improve margins and customer experience for appliance repair providers. Its goal is to establish a reliable, scalable operating system that can automate service operations for home and commercial appliance repairs.

YC Company
Launched Recently

About Bernard

Simplify's Rating
Why Bernard is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$130K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2006

Get referred to Bernard

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Bernard launched in 2026 and updated its site September 20, 2026.
  • LandEarly shows five open roles, including sales and product engineering.
  • FundraisingFox lists Vela Partners, Y Combinator, and Accel among Bernard’s investors.

What critics are saying

  • QuoteIQ, ServiceTitan, Workiz, and Successware21 already dominate appliance repair workflows.
  • Bernard lacks published pricing and customer proof, weakening conversion versus transparent rivals.
  • If Pre-ID misses parts, first-time-fix gains collapse and shops churn within months.

What makes Bernard unique

  • Bernard’s Pre-ID combines repair history, symptoms, manufacturer guidance, and parts data.
  • It spans phone, text, email, warranty feeds, scheduling, dispatch, and follow-up.
  • YC S26 and a nine-person New York team signal focused category specialization.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Funding

Total Funding

$130k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$130k
Bernard
$1.5M
Slack
$2M
Netflix
$2.3M
Instacart
$3M
Robinhood

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

Bernard is Hiring for 6 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify. Browse all jobs →