Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Handwrytten is a Phoenix-based automated handwritten notes platform that uses robotic machines equipped with real pens to produce personalized cards at scale for brands, nonprofits, and other organizations. Founded in 2014 by David Wachs, the company operates 200 proprietary robots built in-house in Tempe, Arizona, and sent approximately 5 to 6 million notes in 2025. The business is fully bootstrapped, with Wachs owning 100 percent of the company. Handwrytten generated $9 million in revenue in 2025, down slightly from $9.4 million in 2024, and recorded $350,000 in cash profit for the year. The company serves roughly 400 active customers and targets $10 to $11 million in revenue for 2026. Its largest clients send 40,000 to 50,000 notes per month, and one veterinarian franchise client has been a customer for eight to nine years, sending 80,000 notes per quarter. Beyond its core note-fulfillment service, Handwrytten leases robots to third-party logistics and gifting companies at $1,000 to $1,250 per robot per month, with approximately 30 units deployed in the field as of early 2026. The company grows primarily through organic SEO, generating roughly 40,000 clicks per month across its domain, which carries a rating above 70.
- Revenue
- $10M
- Customers
- 400
- Year founded
- 2014
- Funding
- -
- Team size
- 60
- Growth
- 11.11%
