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Keepe has raised $4.1M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Keepe.
Keepe has raised $4.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Keepe operates a technology platform that connects enterprise clients with a nationwide network of vetted and qualified technicians for various property maintenance and repair needs. The platform streamlines logistics for services such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repairs, while also supporting emerging trades like EV charger installations. Leveraging artificial intelligence, Keepe integrates advanced capabilities like AI diagnosis and predictive authorization to enhance efficiency and decision-making for its clients.
The company was founded in 2016 by Vishal Srivastava and Rishi Mathew. Their insight stemmed from recognizing the need for more efficient and reliable maintenance solutions within the property management and related sectors. They sought to address the complexities and delays often associated with coordinating repairs, aiming to provide a seamless interface that benefits both enterprises and skilled service professionals.
Keepe serves a broad range of enterprise customers, including warranty providers, home insurance companies, multi-family real estate operators, and property management firms. The company’s vision centers on empowering these businesses to deliver superior customer experiences by managing complex maintenance logistics, thereby allowing clients to focus on their core operations while ensuring high-quality, scalable service delivery.
Key people at Keepe.
Keepe has raised $4.1M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Series A in June 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | $4M Series A | — | Ascend Vietnam Ventures | Announced |
| Feb 1, 2016 | $120K Seed | — | Founders Co OP, Origin Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs, XSeed Capital, DAN Shapiro | Announced |
Keepe has raised $4.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Keepe's investors include Ascend Vietnam Ventures, Founders Co-op, Origin Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs, XSeed Capital, Dan Shapiro.
Keepe is a technology platform that builds an on-demand nationwide network of vetted technicians for home repairs, specializing in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and EV chargers.[1][2][3] It serves property managers, landlords, homeowners, REITs, home warranty providers, and insurance companies by automating the end-to-end repair process—from scheduling and dispatching to authorizations, parts ordering, and invoicing—to solve the slow, opaque, and painful nature of traditional home services.[1][2][3] Keepe's growth includes partnerships like Zillow Rental Manager in select cities, completion of hundreds of thousands of work orders, and $7.41M raised across 8 funding rounds, with the latest Series A of $5.12M in July 2021.[2][6]
Keepe was founded in Seattle, Washington, with headquarters at 720 3rd Ave Ste 1000, as a response to the inefficiencies in the home services market.[1][2] The company's idea emerged from the goal of modernizing home repairs, making them faster, higher quality, and more cost-effective for homeowners, renters, landlords, and property managers.[1][3] Early traction built through expanding a vetted technician network, integrating with property management systems, and securing funding from 11 investors including Techstars Ventures, Pender Ventures, and Ascend, culminating in a Series A round.[2][6] Pivotal moments include partnerships with Zillow Group for on-demand services in five metro areas and scaling to handle nationwide work orders.[2]
Note: Some user reviews highlight operational issues like technician payment delays and communication gaps, contrasting with promotional claims.[4]
Keepe rides the on-demand services trend, akin to Uber for home maintenance, amid rising demand for rental housing efficiency as proptech grows.[1][2][3] Timing aligns with post-pandemic remote property management needs, EV charger installations, and aging housing stock requiring faster repairs.[2][3] Market forces favoring Keepe include proptech consolidation (e.g., Zillow integration), labor shortages in trades, and cost pressures on landlords, positioning it against competitors like House Ninja.[2][6] It influences the ecosystem by streamlining B2B repairs for REITs and insurers, potentially reducing vacancy times and operational costs in a $500B+ U.S. home services market.
Keepe is poised to expand its technician network and partnerships amid proptech digitization and smart home trends like EV infrastructure.[2][3][6] Upcoming trends—AI-driven diagnostics, further REIT/insurance integrations, and same-day national coverage—could accelerate growth, though addressing review-cited execution risks (e.g., technician relations) is key.[4] Its influence may evolve from niche rental repair platform to comprehensive proptech logistics leader, transforming opaque home services into seamless, tech-enabled experiences as outlined in its founding vision.[1]
