| 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. 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.
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.
Zorik Gordon stepped down as CEO of ReachLocal in September 2013. 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.
Services
The company offers Handyman, Plumbing, Carpet Cleaning, Appliance Repair, through its iPhone App and Website.
References
- 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.
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