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 its iPhone mobile app. The business model is similar to Uber.[2]
History[edit]
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[edit]
SERVIZ received $10.7 million in February 2014. A large percentage of the investment came from Groupon, Inc.[5]
Services[edit]
The company offers Handyman, Plumbing, Carpet Cleaning, Appliance Repair, through its iPhone App and Website.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Dameron, Emerson. "Serviz: Uber for home repair gets LA homes in order". Built In Los Angeles. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ Lerner, Mason. "After Spinoff, ReachLocal Founders Relaunch ClubLocal as Serviz". Street Fight. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ Ellingson, Annlee. "At your Serviz: On-demand home-services startup launches in L.A." American City Business Journals. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ "ReachLocal CEO Zorik Gordon resigns, David Carlick named Interim CEO". Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ "ClubLocal Completes $10.7M Round Led by Groupon, Inc". VentureBeat. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
- ^ "SERVIZ Launches in Los Angeles to Provide Home Services On-Demand". Business Wire. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
External links[edit]
 | This article about a commerce website is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |