D-Laundry Presents as a Laundry Service Marketplace Application

Not just offering a concept seamless pattern take advantage of applications and websites, service on-demand laundry aka application-based laundry services generally also provide non-cash payment options via electronic wallets. One of them is D-Laundry, founded in 2016 this startup claims to have hundreds of partners and thousands of users. Their services are already present in the Greater Jakarta area.

To DailySocial The CEO of D-Laundry, Ridhwan Basalamah, said that from the start, in addition to providing solutions to service users, laundry, the business goal is to develop the local economy, in this case service SMEs laundry.

"We prioritize improving the capability and quality of services from our partners by implementing business development programs and service standardization laundry from the pick-up to the return of the laundry. In addition, we provide guarantees for clothes so that D-Laundry users can have the best and worry-free washing experience," said Ridhwan.

As for the monetization strategy, they apply profit sharing for every booking through the app.

In Indonesia, there are already several platforms that offer similar services, for example KliknKlin, LaundryTaxi, Seekmi, taptopick, etc.

Has the payment option "D-Pay"

In addition to offering payment options via virtual accounts and LinkAja, D-Laundry also has a payment option via D-Pay. This payment option is presented to make it easier for customers to make payments.

"D-Pay itself isn't it e-money but the payment system support platform from D-laundry. Regarding permission, we registered as a Financial Technology Operator by Bank Indonesia since April 2020," said Ridhwan.

This year there are several targets that the company wants to achieve, including the fulfillment of service areas in the Jabodetabek area by adding D-Laundry partners. And continue to add features that can be felt by partners and users.

"This year we are also planning to do a fundraising. Until now, we are still doing the model bootstrap to fund D-Laundry operations. We believe the potential of D-Laundry is huge considering the industry laundry that continues to grow and develop."

Business during a pandemic

During the pandemic, there were no significant changes in terms of the number of customers who used the D-laundry application. The company also ensures that all partners implement procedures to always clean laundry rooms and facilities with disinfectants, use standardized chemical materials and liquids, ensure worker health, provide hand washing facilities and masks, and apply contactless delivery.

"Worries about the Covid-19 infection have made many people more diligent in paying attention to cleanliness, one of which is clothing, this must be used by business people. laundry as a momentum to promote safe and comfortable services to the public. Ridwan said.

To help partners run their business during the pandemic, D-Laudry has carried out various activities such as training and community development. One of them, in the near future will hold event seminar online discussing financial management and business funding laundry facing a pandemic.