HoneyCo. Homes

Honey Homes provides a subscription-based service for home upkeep, pairing members with a dedicated handyman for repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance. The company was founded in 2021 by Vishwas and Avantika Prabhakara, who drew on their personal frustrations with unreliable vendors and the complexities of home maintenance. Vishwas, the CEO, was formerly the COO at Digit and the first General Manager at Yelp, while Avantika's marketing background includes roles at Opendoor, Trulia, and Zillow.

The business operates on a membership model, with different tiers available that offer a set number of service hours and visits per year. Revenue is generated directly from these recurring membership fees. Clients, who are typically busy homeowners, use the Honey Homes mobile app to manage their to-do lists, schedule visits, and communicate with an expert team. The service covers a wide range of small tasks and general maintenance, and for more specialized jobs, the company refers members to vetted partners. Honey Homes' handypeople are full-time W-2 employees who receive benefits and ongoing training, a model designed to ensure quality and reliability.

The company has seen significant growth, expanding its services across the San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas, and Los Angeles. By late 2023, Honey Homes had over 1,000 members and had completed more than 25,000 tasks. The company has secured a total of $21.35 million in funding, including a $9.25 million Series A-1 round in May 2024, to support its expansion and technological development.

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