Software:SERVIZ
| Initial release | 2014 |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Type | Commerce, home repair |
| Website | www |
SERVIZ is an online platform for booking home repair and maintenance services launched in 2014.[1] Customers can schedule services from pre-screened local technicians on-demand using the company website or the iPhone app. The business model is similar to Uber.[2]
History
SERVIZ was founded by Michael Kline and Zorik Gordon, formerly of ReachLocal. Zorik and Kline started a spinoff company in 2012 called Club Local which was located in the Dallas metro area. Club Local was part of ReachLocal.[3]
Zorik Gordon stepped down as CEO of ReachLocal in September 2013.[4] Gordon and Kline changed the name and re-launched the company as SERVIZ in Los Angeles in 2014.
Funding
SERVIZ received $10.7 million in February 2014. A large percentage of the investment came from Groupon, Inc.[5]
Services
The company offers Handyman, Plumbing, Carpet Cleaning, Appliance Repair, through its iPhone App and Website.[6]
References
- ↑ Dameron, Emerson. "Serviz: Uber for home repair gets LA homes in order". Built In Los Angeles. http://www.builtinla.com/blog/sharing-economy-startup-gets-las-houses-order. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ Lerner, Mason. "After Spinoff, ReachLocal Founders Relaunch ClubLocal as Serviz". Street Fight. http://streetfightmag.com/2014/10/01/after-spinoff-reachlocal-founders-relaunch-clublocal-as-serviz/. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ Ellingson, Annlee. "At your Serviz: On-demand home-services startup launches in L.A.". American City Business Journals.. http://upstart.bizjournals.com/companies/startups/2014/10/03/at-your-serviz-on-demand-home-services-startup.html. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "ReachLocal CEO Zorik Gordon resigns, David Carlick named Interim CEO". Yahoo! Inc.. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/reachlocal-ceo-zorik-gordon-resigns-130313053.html. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "ClubLocal Completes $10.7M Round Led by Groupon, Inc.". VentureBeat. https://venturebeat.com/2014/02/20/clublocal-completes-10-7m-round-led-by-groupon-inc/. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ↑ "SERVIZ Launches in Los Angeles to Provide Home Services On-Demand". Business Wire. http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20141001006114/en/SERVIZ-Launches-Los-Angeles-Provide-Home-Services#.VC8T5yldWrj. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
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