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We are a trustworthy marketplace where people can offer or hire services through an app, changing the way people access services today.

HomeZada, Inc. operates a digital home information platform that supports homeowners throughout the entire lifecycle of their property, including ownership, selling, and purchasing. The platform enables users to manage various aspects of homeownership such as home insurance, maintenance schedules, remodeling projects, and financial management. It serves a diverse range of users, including homeowners of single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and estates, as well as real estate agents, home builders, insurance agents, and property managers. HomeZada also offers a professional application that assists these service providers in marketing and delivering services to homeowners. By maintaining a comprehensive digital history of a property, HomeZada allows homeowners to present valuable information when selling their homes, while enabling potential buyers to inherit this data for informed decision-making. Founded in 2010, HomeZada is based in El Dorado Hills, California.

Presso provides a distributed micro-retail solution focused on ultra-fast dry-cleaning services. The company has developed a specialized dry-cleaning machine that simplifies the laundry process for hotel guests by efficiently removing sweat, odors, and bacteria from garments. This innovative machine not only cleans and presses clothes in a short time but also helps hotel owners and managers reduce operational costs related to time, electricity, and labor.

Provider of curated vacation homes designed to bridge the gap between boutique lodging and reliable hospitality, aiming to elevate travel experiences for modern millennials and Gen Z. The company provides upscale yet affordable homes that feel like cosy personal dwellings, enabling travellers to enjoy comfortable stays with convenient hotel-like services, fostering authentic connections with local communities.

Jelp is a technology company based in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, founded in 2013. It operates an on-demand application that connects homeowners with certified professionals, including plumbers, electricians, and painters, for various household tasks. The platform features a searchable database that allows users to find, hire, rate, and pay these technicians directly, streamlining the process and enhancing customer experience compared to traditional methods. Jelp aims to eliminate reliance on third-party contractors by providing a straightforward solution for accessing skilled services in the home improvement sector. The company currently operates in 15 countries, expanding its reach and capabilities in the market.

AbegYa Offers The Easy, Most Reliable Way To Find Local Specialists in Africa.

Provider of broker enablement services intended to transform and ease the painful process of search and survey. The company's platform aids in every part of the deal, from site selection to touring and signature, enabling commercial real estate brokers to work with data in a completely flexible way and get deals done with ease.

GoGoGrandparent is a service designed to enhance the independence of older adults and individuals with disabilities by facilitating access to essential services. The company provides a convenient platform for booking rides, groceries, meals, and other on-demand services through a simple phone call. Users can request rides by pressing specific buttons, and GoGoGrandparent employs a combination of technology and human support to monitor and guide these trips, effectively acting as a virtual caregiver. By managing these logistics, GoGoGrandparent alleviates the burden on clients who may not be able or willing to navigate these services independently. The company's mission focuses on empowering older adults with greater choice and autonomy as they age.

Provider of landscape designing services intended to transform outdoor space into a sustainable sanctuary. The company's offer landscape planning using desktop and mobile applications, as well as provide templates and regional planting guides and assistance from design experts to boost conversion with 3D and AR (Augmented reality) product experiences, enabling users to get online advice in designing and planning.

Operator of an online marketplace intended to connect pet owners with a wide list of certified nearby homes to provide pet boarding services. The company's platform offers services such as dog walking, training, transportation, and grooming, and also validates each host as a responsible and loving pet sitter with an adequate home environment and lifestyle, enabling pet owners to get alternatives to kennels, create jobs, and additional income.

MeetCaregivers is on a mission to bring high-quality in-home care, additional services, products, and technology tools for all seniors’ care needs. Making it easier for seniors to access all the resources they need to age healthy and happily at home.

Operator of a mobile vehicle service center intended to provide doorstep services. The company's mobile service van offers two-wheeler servicing which includes washing, cleaning, clutch, break-chain setting, spark plug and air filter cleaning, oiling, battery, tire pressure and lights checking, oil change, and a lot more, providing customers with hassle-free experience at low cost.

Blue Zero Homes is a home building technology company focused on creating environmentally sustainable communities. It differentiates itself by utilizing 100% green, eco-friendly, and recycled materials in its construction process. The company employs a sustainable and repeatable building methodology, ensuring that each home is uniquely designed while maintaining the comfort and familiarity of traditional housing. With a blend of licensed and proprietary intellectual property, Blue Zero Homes aims to provide energy-efficient homes equipped with renewable energy resources, helping homeowners reduce their energy consumption and live more sustainably.

SafeinHome Senior Safety System helps keep elderly loved ones living in their own home longer by sending text alerts to family caregivers if something might be wrong and lets you check in any time right from your smartphone, tablet or computer.

CozyKin, Inc. offers nanny services tailored for new or expecting parents, focusing on providing high-quality childcare. Founded in 2016, the company operates from Allston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City. CozyKin employs a unique model by connecting families with Montessori-trained nannies, enabling caregivers to attend to 2-3 infants at a time in the families' homes. This service addresses the challenges faced by millennial families, who often struggle to find suitable childcare due to a shortage of options and a desire for developmentally appropriate care. By leveraging modern technology, CozyKin facilitates a two-sided marketplace that matches families based on location, schedule, and preferences while offering continuous customer support. In 2020, CozyKin was acquired by Higher Ground Education, further strengthening its position in the childcare industry.

Nesterly is a trusted service for intergenerational homesharing that makes it easy for households to share an extra room. Nesterly is a digital marketplace that helps older homeowners rent their spare rooms to young people in exchange for help around the house. Housemates can exchange basic help like grocery shopping, dog walking, and tech support for lower rent.

CozyKin, Inc. offers nanny services tailored for new or expecting parents, focusing on providing high-quality childcare. Founded in 2016, the company operates from Allston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York City. CozyKin employs a unique model by connecting families with Montessori-trained nannies, enabling caregivers to attend to 2-3 infants at a time in the families' homes. This service addresses the challenges faced by millennial families, who often struggle to find suitable childcare due to a shortage of options and a desire for developmentally appropriate care. By leveraging modern technology, CozyKin facilitates a two-sided marketplace that matches families based on location, schedule, and preferences while offering continuous customer support. In 2020, CozyKin was acquired by Higher Ground Education, further strengthening its position in the childcare industry.

MeetCaregivers is on a mission to bring high-quality in-home care, additional services, products, and technology tools for all seniors’ care needs. Making it easier for seniors to access all the resources they need to age healthy and happily at home.

BeautyLynk, Inc. provides an on-location and web-based beauty booking platform that delivers hair and makeup services at homes, offices, hotels, and other areas. It enables users to book in-home and on-site appointments with professional hair stylists and makeup artists. The company offers services primarily for women, as well as for men, and children of 17 years of age and up. BeautyLynk, Inc. was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It has operations in Atlanta, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

Omsorgt gives women in the non-medical sector who work as caregivers a window to the world. Until today they depend on agencies transfering them from one place to another. So the most of the money those agencies make and not actually the people who do the hard work. Like tripadvisor for hotels, Omsorgt and former customers give reference about the quality of the work this women do. Omsorgt supports contract templates, insurance needed and all kind of service.

Lavadero is a laundry service provider based in Mexico City, offering a combination of laundry, dry cleaning, and ironing services. Established in 2014, Lavadero operates through a user-friendly web and mobile app, allowing customers to schedule pickups and deliveries of their laundry directly from their homes or offices. The company guarantees delivery of washed items within 24 hours, while dry cleaning and ironing services are completed within 48 hours. Lavadero caters to various neighborhoods across three main areas in Mexico City: Cuauhtemoc, Miguel Hidalgo, and Benito Juarez, covering a wide range of localities including Condesa, Polanco, and Del Valle. Customers can conveniently make payments via cash or card, enhancing the overall user experience.

CareHood is an online platform designed to assist caregivers and their loved ones in discovering effective ways to provide support during challenging times, such as serious health conditions or life transitions. The platform simplifies the process by offering recommendations based on extensive research and consultations with medical professionals, ensuring that caregivers receive practical guidance. It also facilitates community involvement, allowing friends and family to contribute meaningfully by creating CarePackages tailored to the needs of those they wish to support. By fostering collaboration and informed support, CareHood aims to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals navigating difficult circumstances.

SherpaDesk is a cloud hosted customer support solution that assists IT businesses in tracking client requests and invoicing time for professional services. SherpaDesk is the support application for organizations needing the ability to track multiple rate types across a broad customer base and then invoice for their time. Mobile device access and the ability to brand a customer portal make it the perfect small business solution to improve any IT support and billing processes.

The application homePad Pro is made for the professional users that want to have a complete tool for managing property inspections. Available in the AppSoreHomePad is the first simple and intuitive application available on the Appstore allowing you to establish an inspection report for the outgoing / incoming tenants. The paper supports used currently to document property inspections are particularly constraining and require significant storage space. HomePad is the first application for iPad that guides you simply and professionally through the procedure. No training is required! No documents to prepare. Begin with a new inspection or from an existing one, complete the necessary information and start the inspection. Creating new room details and checking any damage takes only a few minutes using photos and keywords! Meter reading? Key inventory? No problem, homePad has already thought it out for you! Complete the inventory using handwritten electronic signatures, generate the PDF and send it simultaneously to all parties and store it in their collaborative platform.

Carerfy is a platform to help you hire rated and reviewed carers whilst helping agencies retain only carers who care.

HighSkillPro is an online marketplace that helps businesses find & hire top quality service providers.An online marketplace where businesses can find & hire vetted and reference-checked quality service providers for complex one-off projects. Flexibly. Globally.

Savanna HAIR connects customers with the best barbers in their city to schedule in-home / in-office haircuts. Their app aids customers in the search/discover process, scheduling, payment and review. The app also adds value for barbers by giving them tools to display their portfolio, build their brands, connect with their entire clientele list, and collect their own performance data.

Tuten is a platform dedicated to enhancing maintenance and home improvement services. It focuses on helping large corporations digitalize, optimize, and standardize the activities and processes of their field workforce, which typically operates outside of traditional office settings. By providing visibility and transparency of information, Tuten aims to improve customer experience and service quality. The company operates in North and South America, with offices in Miami, Bogotá, Mexico City, and Santiago, and serves clients globally. Tuten currently manages over 90 employees and supports more than 10,000 users on its platforms, handling upwards of 400,000 work orders annually.

MeetCaregivers is on a mission to bring high-quality in-home care, additional services, products, and technology tools for all seniors’ care needs. Making it easier for seniors to access all the resources they need to age healthy and happily at home.

Plow.me lets you hire a snow plower in one simple step to manage snow and ice the easy way.

Handy Technologies, Inc., doing business as Handy, operates an online platform for connecting individuals looking for household services with independent service professionals. It offers repair and maintenance services, which includes air conditioner services, furniture assembly services, plumbing services, electrical services, and home cleaning services. Handy Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Handybook, Inc. and changed its name to Handy Technologies, Inc. in September 2014. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York having additional offices in Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Handy Technologies, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.