Caring.com is a website community dedicated to providing information and advice about elderly care. It’s yet another one of the subject-specific knowledge communities to pop up over the last year. In essence, it provides articles about dealing with your parent’s healthcare, financial, legal, housing, and life issues written by professionals or other users.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/01/07 | Series A | 6M | DCM, Split Rock Partners | Unknown |
People
Gary Alpert (VP Business Development)
Andy Cohen (Board member)
Steve Fram (Board member)
Jim Scott (Board member)
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News
Intel Capital invests $15M in three U.S. startups
May 3, 2010 4:47 pm
Intel Capital announced three investments in startups totaling $15 million. The deals include eldercare web site Caring.com, real estate investment… Continue reading ⟩
Caring.com finds $10M to coordinate elderly care
November 13, 2009 5:35 pm
July 9-10, 2013 San Francisco, CA Tickets On Sale Now Caring.com, a web site that helps people find caretakers for… Continue reading ⟩
Caring Inc. buys Gilbert Guide to connects seniors with housing
October 8, 2009 6:30 pm
July 9-10, 2013 San Francisco, CA Tickets On Sale Now Caring Inc., the company that runs Caring.com to provide resources… Continue reading ⟩