Keepe is a technology company.
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 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]
Key people at Keepe.
Keepe has raised $4.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Keepe's investors include Ascend Vietnam Ventures, Founders Co-op, Founders' Co-op, Origin Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs, XSeed Capital, Dan Shapiro.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | $4.0M Series A | Ascend Vietnam Ventures | |
| Feb 1, 2016 | $120K Seed | Founders Co-op, Founders' Co-op, Origin Ventures, Pioneer Square Labs, XSeed Capital, Dan Shapiro |
