StarOfService is a technology company.
StarOfService has raised $11.5M across 3 funding rounds.
StarOfService has raised $11.5M in total across 3 funding rounds.
StarOfService has raised $11.5M in total across 3 funding rounds.
StarOfService's investors include Creandum, CapHorn, Diaspora Ventures, Jean-David Benichou.
StarOfService is a technology company that operates an online marketplace connecting customers with local service professionals across a wide range of industries. Its platform enables users to easily find and hire professionals such as photographers, tutors, contractors, and more, by matching location- and industry-based requests with offers from service providers. The company aims to simplify the process of hiring services, much like Amazon and eBay revolutionized product purchasing online. StarOfService serves both consumers seeking services and independent professionals looking to grow their businesses. As of 2025, it operates in over 78 countries, supports 32 languages, offers more than 900 types of services, and generates approximately $13 million in annual revenue, demonstrating strong growth momentum and global reach[1][2][4].
Founded in 2012 in France, StarOfService was created to address the inefficiency and complexity of hiring local service professionals online. The idea emerged from the observation that while buying products online is seamless, hiring services often requires multiple phone calls and time-consuming research. Co-founder Maël Leclair, who serves as Chief Technology Officer, helped build the platform to become a comprehensive marketplace for services. Early traction included expanding rapidly across Europe and beyond, reaching 80 countries by 2019 and facilitating millions of service requests annually. The company evolved its business model from charging contractors per request view to a more traditional lead-generation approach, improving profitability and positioning itself for further growth or acquisition[1][2][3].
StarOfService rides the growing trend of digital marketplaces transforming traditional service industries by leveraging technology to reduce friction in hiring local professionals. The timing is favorable due to increasing consumer preference for online convenience and the gig economy's expansion, which fuels demand for platforms that connect freelancers and contractors with clients. Market forces such as mobile internet penetration, digital payment adoption, and the shift toward on-demand services work in StarOfService’s favor. By standardizing and simplifying service procurement, the company influences the broader ecosystem by empowering independent professionals and encouraging digital transformation in local service markets worldwide[1][3][4].
Looking ahead, StarOfService is poised to deepen its market penetration and expand service offerings further, potentially leveraging AI and data analytics to improve matching accuracy and user experience. Trends such as increased remote work, digital-first consumer behavior, and the continued rise of freelance work will likely shape its journey. The company’s influence may grow as it becomes a go-to platform for service hiring globally, possibly integrating more advanced features like instant booking or subscription services for professionals. Its evolution from a lead-generation startup to a profitable marketplace suggests readiness for scaling or strategic partnerships, reinforcing its ambition to become the "Amazon for services"[3][4].
StarOfService has raised $11.5M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series A in September 2016.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2016 | $10.0M Series A | Creandum | |
| Mar 1, 2015 | $1.0M Series A | CapHorn, Diaspora Ventures, Jean-David Benichou | |
| Nov 1, 2014 | $500K Seed |