Thumbtack is an online marketplace that connects individuals seeking professional services with local experts who can complete their tasks. The company offers a wide array of services including home maintenance, improvement, and repair, as well as event planning and personal services. Users can easily search for specific services like plumbing or electricians, compare prices, read reviews, and book professionals through the free app. Thumbtack operates throughout the U.S., ensuring coverage in both big cities and small towns. They provide price guides and project advice to help users get started and make informed hiring decisions.

Thumbtack

Marketplace connecting customers with local service professionals for home tasks.

Marketplaces

Good Dog is an online platform aiming to transform the dog industry by connecting potential owners with reputable breeders, shelters, and rescues. They thoroughly screen members for quality practices and transparent operations, prioritizing dog well-being and health, ensuring breeders provide necessary care for long, healthy canine lives. They offer a curated selection of breeds, focusing on responsible breeding and training to enable smooth transitions into new homes. They also aid in combating inhumane treatment by offering an alternative to puppy mills and facilitate informed decisions for families looking to adopt dogs, ensuring the pets’ comfort and happiness.

Good Dog

Connects prospective dog owners with reputable breeders and shelters.

Whatnot is a modern live shopping platform that operates as both a marketplace and an interactive experience. Users can download the Whatnot app to watch live shows where sellers showcase products in real-time, allowing shoppers to engage, ask questions, and purchase instantly. Besides the live shows, customers can browse and find a variety of products to buy with confidence. The platform emphasizes peace of mind for shoppers, implying secure transactions and a trustworthy community. Its emphasis on live interaction positions Whatnot uniquely in the e-commerce space, emphasizing community and immediacy in the shopping experience.

Whatnot

Live shopping platform and marketplace with secure transactions.

Turo is a peer-to-peer car rental marketplace that enables car owners to rent out their vehicles to travelers and locals. Unlike traditional rental companies, Turo offers a diverse selection of cars that meet specific needs such as 4x4s for rugged terrain, luxury cars for scenic drives, and vans for moving days. Users can browse cars by type, location, or experience, and book them directly from the owners, skipping traditional rental counters. Turo provides various protection plans and allows flexible arrangements, like delivery to your location and adding additional drivers. They've recently expanded to offer their services in France.

Turo

Turo offers a global peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace.

Planity is an online service facilitating appointments for beauty services in France. It connects clients with salons for haircuts, barbers for beard trims, nail salons for manicures, and various beauty institutions for other wellness services. Bookings can be made 24/7, with the convenience of not making a phone call or visiting in person. Upon booking, clients receive a reminder SMS. Planity collaborates with quality vetted professionals, and the platform automatically updates the provider's calendar. It's beneficial for both customers seeking convenience and salons looking to manage their appointments more efficiently. The service also confirms bookings via email and SMS.

Planity

Online booking platform for beauty and wellness appointments in France.

Real world services

Lugg is a startup that provides a quick, insured service for moving and delivering items. With a simple app tap, users can schedule professional movers with a truck to assist with local store deliveries, apartment moves, furniture purchases, donation pickups, storage unit transfers, and junk removal. The company emphasizes convenience by promising arrival within 30 minutes and offering same-day service for various tasks. Lugg ensures safe transport of items with its movers, known as Luggers, who are committed to providing a five-star customer experience, while users can track the move live and tip Luggers through the app.

Lugg

Lugg offers insured on-demand moving and delivery services.

Wecasa is a French startup that provides a wide range of home services, facilitating lifestyle improvements with convenience across France. The services include regular and one-time cleaning, child care, at-home hairdressing, beauty treatments, massage, and personal sports coaching. Wecasa aims to give clients more personal time, by allowing them to easily book professional services at home. The company prides itself on a platform where clients can find vetted professionals for quality home service needs, highlighting customer satisfaction with high ratings. It fosters a responsible platform model that supports professional growth, including training and personalized support.

Wecasa

Wecasa offers at-home cleaning, hairdressing, beauty, and massage services.

Papa connects health plan members and families with 'Papa Pals' for companion care and social support, addressing loneliness and promoting independence. They serve various communities, including older adults, to improve health outcomes and satisfaction while controlling costs. Around 100 health plans and employers collaborate with Papa to ensure Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Special Needs Plan members benefit. Papa also appeals to employers by easing caregiver burdens, improving employee well-being, and saving time. Papa Pals, who can work flexibly building healthy community connections, provide services that include transportation, errands, and more, enhancing the quality of life for members.

Papa

Connects people for companion care, daily tasks, health, well-being support.

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