VanGo
VanGo, formerly known as Claire, was a New York-based company in the consumer industry, focused on home and personal services. It launched in 2016, participated in Y Combinator's W17 batch, and was described as 'Uber for Kids'.
Company History
VanGo, formerly known as Claire, was launched in 2016. The company operated in the consumer industry with a focus on home and personal sub-industries. It served regions in the United States of America and America/Canada. VanGo described itself as an 'Uber for Kids', providing scheduling and transportation technology solutions. The team consisted of 8 members and the company was part of Y Combinator's W17 batch. The company is currently inactive.
Locations and Regions
VanGo operated out of New York, NY, USA. The company served regions in the United States of America and broader America/Canada. Its operations focused on providing consumer services related to home and personal needs within these regions.
Industry and Sub-industry
VanGo was part of the consumer industry, specifically focusing on the home and personal sub-industry. The company utilized technology to offer scheduling and transportation solutions, positioning itself as a service similar to Uber but tailored for kids.
Participation in Y Combinator
VanGo participated in the Y Combinator's W17 batch. This participation placed VanGo among several early-stage startups receiving support, mentorship, and funding opportunities to scale their business.