Backed by Lowe’s, New York’s Great Oaks Venture, and Triangle backers IDEA Fund as well as Cofounder’s Capital, Raleigh home services startup Pack Purchase is re-launching with a new name: Canopy.
The company recently disclosed raising $1 million.
With a close of $1.5 million, management made the name change announcement Wednesday.
The new funding will enable the company to expand its services behind the Triangle to Charlotte, Atlanta and other markets.
The firm also launched a new website: trycanopy.com
Here’s how Canopy describers its services:
“Canopy is a centralized platform for consumers to manage all aspects of home maintenance, allowing homeowners to instantly get quotes, schedule services, talk to exceptional customer service representatives, and view service history using a single login. Canopy handpicks premier local service providers to ensure its users receive superior service across multiple home maintenance categories including lawn care, pest control, and pressure washing without the hassle of managing multiple providers.”
How it works:
Enter your home address at the website then Canopy takes over, promising:
- We find and vet the area’s best home service providers for you.
- We provide instant quotes, centralized communication and support.
- 100%
- We back our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
So what’s the goal?
To revolutionize the home services industry by putting together all the following simply and quickly, the company says
- Web-based access for customer to select from maintenance providers
- Pricing instantly by service
- Platform for scheduling, payment and communication with providers
- No contracts
- 100 percent guarantee for services provided
