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Techmate

A technology concierge for your home. We provide on-demand support…

Y CombinatorSummer 2016AcquiredConsumerHome and PersonalIoTCustomer SupportHome Automation

What they do

Problem

Small businesses and startups struggle with frustrating, hard-to-access tech support when issues arise.

Solution

Techmate provides on-demand onsite or virtual tech support with fast booking, transparent pricing, and trusted technicians.

Who it's for

Small businesses and startups needing quick, reliable tech support.

Founders

Colin Barceloux
Founder

Colin is currently the CEO of Lively Root, a rapidly growing online home and gardening eCommerce platform. Previously Colin founded Axius, a venture-backed startup creating a platform for device management and cybersecurity in Smart Homes that went through StartX. Colin also founded Techmate (YC S16), an on-demand service for in-home tech support, and BookRenter.com, the very first textbook rental service and pioneered the entire multi-billion dollar industry.

Scott Hasbrouck
Founder/CTO (YC S16)

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