SERVIZ

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SERVIZ
Initial release2014
Available inEnglish
TypeCommerce, home repair
Websitewww.serviz.com

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]

  1. ^ Dameron, Emerson. "Serviz: Uber for home repair gets LA homes in order". Built In Los Angeles. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  2. ^ Lerner, Mason. "After Spinoff, ReachLocal Founders Relaunch ClubLocal as Serviz". Street Fight. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  3. ^ Ellingson, Annlee. "At your Serviz: On-demand home-services startup launches in L.A." American City Business Journals. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  4. ^ "ReachLocal CEO Zorik Gordon resigns, David Carlick named Interim CEO". Yahoo! Inc. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  5. ^ "ClubLocal Completes $10.7M Round Led by Groupon, Inc". VentureBeat. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  6. ^ "SERVIZ Launches in Los Angeles to Provide Home Services On-Demand". Business Wire. Retrieved 10 October 2014.

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