Handy raises $50M

What does Handy do?

Handy, formerly called Handybook, is a provider of an on demand cleaning services. This is an app through which users can book plumbers, cleaner, handymen and other home service providers. This is the quickest and most reliable way of booking household service providers. In just a couple of minutes, users can book a pre approved handyman or cleaner for a time which is convenient for the users. All the users must do is tell Handy what they need to get done, where they live, and what time is feasible for them and the company will take care of the rest.

How much Handy was funded?

Handy raised $50M in Series C funding on November 2^nd, 2015 from the investors Fidelity Investments, Highland Capital Partners, Revolution Growth, TPG Ventures and General Catalyst Partners.

Previous funding

• $2M in Series A funding on October 16, 2012 from Highland Capital Partners, BoxGroup and General Catalyst Partners
• $10M in Series A on October 22, 2013 BoxGroup, David Tisch, Highland Capital Partners and General Catalyst Partners
• $3.73M in undisclosed round on January 28, 2014
• $30M in Series B on June 11^th, 2014 from Highland Capital Partners, Revolution LLC, General Catalyst Partners, Slow Ventures and Kevin Colleran.

• $15M in Series B on March 31, 2015 from TPG Growth and Sound Ventures

What is next for Handy?

Handy has announced earlier this year that it would expand beyond just offering home cleaning and repair to include assembly and furniture delivery. The company plans to use the latest funding raised for investing in the cities where it is operating currently, and then for expansion into new markets by the end of 2015.

More about Handy

Handy was founded in 2012 by Weina Scott, Oisin Hanrahan, Ignacio Leonhardt and Umang Dua. It has its headquarters in New York, NY. With this app you can book expert cleaners and handy men at your convenience.