Armut operates a web and mobile marketplace that connects residential consumers with vetted local service professionals across categories such as cleaning, moving, tutoring, and repairs. Users submit a request via a questionnaire, receive multiple price quotes with verified reviews and guarantees, and can schedule and pay through the platform's integrated escrow system. The service also offers providers lead generation, analytics, and a reputation system.
Funding
$15M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Consumers often struggle to locate trustworthy local service professionals, spend excessive time gathering price quotes, and lack transparent information about provider quality and guarantees.
Solution
Armut provides a web‑ and mobile‑based marketplace that streamlines the procurement of household and personal services. Users describe their need through a short questionnaire, after which the platform’s matching engine routes the request to multiple vetted professionals in the relevant category. Each professional submits a customized price quote, enabling the consumer to compare offers side‑by‑side based on cost, verified customer reviews, and service guarantees. The platform facilitates secure communication, scheduling, and payment, while a built‑in guarantee protects users against unsatisfactory work. Providers benefit from lead generation, performance analytics, and a reputation system that highlights verified credentials and past job outcomes. The service is accessible across a broad range of categories, from cleaning and moving to tutoring and repairs, and is available via responsive web pages and native iOS/Android apps.
Target Audience
The primary users are residential consumers seeking reliable home‑service providers, and independent professionals or small firms in categories such as cleaning, renovation, moving, tutoring, and repairs who need a steady flow of qualified leads.
Features
- Structured request wizard that captures service details and optional anonymity for the consumer
- Algorithmic matching that distributes requests to available, geographically proximate professionals
- Real‑time aggregation of multiple price quotes, presented with standardized comparison metrics
- Verified professional profiles displaying certifications, licensing, and aggregated customer review scores
- Integrated escrow‑style payment processing with automated invoicing and receipt generation
- Platform‑backed service guarantee that covers rework or refunds for non‑compliant deliveries
- Mobile applications with push notifications, in‑app chat, and one‑click booking capabilities
- Provider dashboard offering lead management, conversion analytics, and performance reporting
- Open API for third‑party integration with CRM or ERP systems
- GDPR‑compliant data handling and role‑based access controls for user privacy and security