Seniorly.com (established in 2014) is an online marketplace for senior living that helps older adults find senior housing options across the United States.[1][2][3]
| Industry | Online marketplace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founder |
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| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Arthur Bretschneider, CEO |
| Services | senior housing options |
| Website | https://www.seniorly.com/ |
History
editSeniorly was founded in 2014 in California by Arthur Bretschneider, Sushanth Ramakrishna, and Kunal Shah. CEO Arthur Bretschneider drew inspiration from his grandfather, Hans Bretschneider, who opened one of the first purpose-built senior living facilities in Mill Valley, California, in 1962.[4]
In 2016, Seniorly launched its short-term stays product, often referred to as the "Airbnb of assisted living."[5] Seven years after its establishment, Seniorly secured $6.5 million in funding from Arnie Whitman and his firm, Formation Capital. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Seniorly introduced a free daily show for seniors called Curtain Up, designed to entertain and connect with them live. Notable individuals, including Bethany Joy Lenz, participated in the show.[6][1]
References
edit- ^ a b Lang, Marissa. "Seniorly founder has Bay Area senior care in his blood". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "Costs of Senior Living". FOX8. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ O'Brien, Sarah (2022-03-23). "Assisted living communities average more than $4,000 monthly. This is where they are the most and least costly". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Arthur Bretschneider & Sushanth Ramakrishna, MBA 16sCo-founders, Seniorly". Haas News | Berkeley Haas. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ Hinchliffe, Emma (2016-09-15). "This startup wants to be the Airbnb of assisted living". Mashable. Retrieved 2024-11-11.
- ^ "Seniorly Launches Curtain Up! Daily Show With Live Arts Performances". NewJerseyStage.com. 2020-03-26. Retrieved 2024-11-11.