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ihateironing

On-demand dry cleaning and laundry delivery

Overview

ihateironing runs an on-demand laundry and dry cleaning delivery service that connects customers with a curated network of local cleaners via a website or app. Orders are placed online, with collection and delivery scheduled—often within 24 hours—and the platform provides the partners with technology and operating procedures to streamline processing. Unlike competitors that own facilities, ihateironing partners with local cleaners and focuses on strong customer service and scalable logistics to reach more customers. Its goal is to expand its network of trusted partners and offer reliable garment care through a growth-focused, revenue-funded model.

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About ihateironing

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

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsumer SoftwareEnterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.1M

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • September 2026 traffic rose 35.74% month over month, signaling renewed acquisition momentum.
  • Direct traffic supplied 45.9% and Google 35.75%, indicating a recognizable brand.
  • 2026 blog publishing stayed active through October, supporting SEO and repeat engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Laundryheap generated 337.95K September 2026 visits versus ihateironing's 97.19K.
  • Organic traffic dropped 1.42% month over month, threatening customer acquisition efficiency.
  • Aggressive pricing from Laundryheap compresses margins and destroys ihateironing's growth economics.

What makes ihateironing unique

  • Matt Connelly's partnership model uses local dry cleaners, not owned plants, reducing capex.
  • As of October 2026, ihateironing serves London, New York, Brighton, Edinburgh, and Oxford.
  • September 2026 traffic hit 97.19K visits, showing meaningful consumer demand.

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Funding

Total Funding

$1.1M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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
$400k
$1.5M
$2M
$2.3M
$3M

Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Performance Bonus

Company News

PR Newswire
Jan 31st, 2025
Online On-Demand Laundry Service Market To Grow By Usd 460.6 Billion (2025-2029), Rising Washing Machine Costs Boosting Market, Report On Ai'S Role - Technavio

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Report on how AI is driving market transformation - The global online on-demand laundry service market size is estimated to grow by USD 460.6 billion  from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 53%  during the forecast period. Increasing costs associated with use of washing machines is driving market growth, with a trend towards adoption of technology to automate laundry and delivery processes. However, high risk-reward ratio and low-margin business  poses a challenge. Key market players include American Dry Cleaning Co., ByNext Inc., CSC ServiceWorks Inc., Delivery.com LLC, Elite DhobiLite Laundry Pvt

PR Newswire
May 16th, 2024
Online On-Demand Laundry Service Market Size Is Set To Grow By Usd 145.72 Billion From 2023-2027, Busy Lifestyle Allowing Very Little Time For Laundry To Boost The Market Growth, Technavio

NEW YORK, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The global online on-demand laundry service market size is estimated to grow by USD 145.72 billion from 2023-2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 39.38% during the forecast period.For more insights on the forecast market size and historic data (2017 - 2021) - Download Free sample report in a minutesTechnavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Online On-demand Laundry Service Market 2023-2027Forecast period 2023-2027 Base Year 2022 Historic Data 2017 - 2021 Segment Covered End-user (Residential and Commercial ), Service (Laundry, Dry clean, and Duvet clean ), and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America) Region Covered North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America Key companies profiled American Dry Cleaning Co., ByNext Inc., CSC ServiceWorks Inc., Delivery.com LLC, Elite DhobiLite Laundry Pvt. Ltd., EXPERTO URBANTECH PVT LTD, ihateironing.com Ltd., JUSTCLEAN GENERAL TRADING Co. W.L.L, Laundrology Comprehensive Services, Laundryheap Ltd., LaundryWala, Mr. Laundrywala, Mulberrys Franchising LLC, PML Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Rinse Inc., Simmeera India Pvt

PR Newswire
Feb 13th, 2024
Online On-Demand Laundry Service Market To Grow At A Cagr Of 36.4% | Busy Lifestyles Allowing Very Little Time For Laundry To Drive The Market Growth - Technavio

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The online on-demand laundry service market size is forecast to grow by USD 98.6 billion between 2021 and 2026, and the growth momentum will be accelerating at a CAGR of 36.4% during the forecast period. The growth of the market is driven by factors such as busy lifestyles allowing very little time for laundry, increasing costs associated with the use of washing machines, and providing convenience through logistics services. However, the high risk-reward ratio and low margin in the laundry business will hinder the growth of the market. For more insights on the market size (2022 to 2026) – Request a report sampleTechnavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Online On-demand Laundry Service Market 2023-2027Report Coverage Details Page number 154 Base year 2022 Historic period 2017-2021 Forecast period 2023-2027 Growth momentum & CAGR Accelerate at a CAGR of 39.38% Market growth 2023-2027 USD 145.72 billion Market structure Fragmented YoY growth 2022-2023(%) 33.41 Regional analysis North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America Performing market contribution North America at 34% Key countries US, China, Japan, Germany, and the UKThe online on-demand laundry service market report includes information on the key products and recent developments of leading vendors, including:ByNext Inc. - The company offers online on-demand laundry services including dry cleaning, laundered shirts, and wash and fold.Delivery.com LLC- The company offers online on-demand laundry services including wash and fold, dry cleaning, tailoring, and other services.American Dry Cleaning Co.CleanlyCSC ServiceWorks Inc.Elite DhobiLite Laundry Pvt

PR Newswire
Nov 16th, 2023
Online On-Demand Laundry Service Market Size To Increase By Usd 98.6 Billion Between 2021 And 2026 | Busy Lifestyles Allowing Very Little Time For Laundry To Drive The Market Growth - Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The online on-demand laundry service market size is forecast to grow by USD 98.6 billion between 2021 and 2026, and the growth momentum will be accelerating at a CAGR of 36.4% during the forecast period. The growth of the market is driven by factors such as busy lifestyles allowing very little time for laundry, increasing costs associated with the use of washing machines, and providing convenience through logistics services. However, the high risk-reward ratio and low margin in the laundry business will hinder the growth of the market. For more insights on the market size (2022 to 2026) – Request a report sampleTechnavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Online On-demand Laundry Service Market 2023-2027Company ProfilesThe online on-demand laundry service market report includes information on the key products and recent developments of leading vendors, including:ByNext Inc. - The company offers online on-demand laundry services including dry cleaning, laundered shirts, and wash and fold.- The company offers online on-demand laundry services including dry cleaning, laundered shirts, and wash and fold

PR Newswire
Nov 9th, 2023
Online On-Demand Laundry Service Market Size To Increase By Usd 98.6 Billion Between 2021 And 2026 | North America Will Account For 34% Of The Market Growth - Technavio

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The online on-demand laundry service market size is forecast to grow by USD 98.6 billion between 2021 and 2026, and the growth momentum will be accelerating at a CAGR of 36.4% during the forecast period. By region, the global online on-demand laundry service market is segmented into North America, APAC, Europe, South America, and MEA. North America will account for 34% of market growth during the forecast period. The region has a large Millennial population that prefers outsourcing laundry services. This is the key factor driving the growth of the online on-demand laundry service market in North America

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