hemea is a digital brokerage platform that links homeowners, landlords and small businesses in France with a vetted network of RGE‑certified architects, builders and tradespeople. The service lets users launch renovation or construction projects online, receive instant itemised quotes, and access tools for design, permitting, financing and project management, while offering contractors a quoting software, lead generation and bulk‑material purchasing hub.
Funding
$10.9M 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Homeowners and property owners often struggle to find reliable, qualified contractors and to obtain transparent cost estimates for renovation and construction projects, leading to delays, budget overruns, and low satisfaction with the final result.
Solution
hemea acts as a digital brokerage platform that connects individuals and businesses with a vetted network of RGE‑certified architects, builders, and tradespeople across France. Users can launch a project online, receive instant, itemised quotes within minutes, and access a suite of tools that guide them through design, permitting, financing, and project management. The service also offers a “Club Pro” for contractors, providing a centralized purchasing hub, a custom quoting software, and lead generation to help professionals grow their business while reducing costs for clients.
Target Audience
Primary customers are residential homeowners, landlords, and small business owners seeking comprehensive renovation or construction services, as well as professional contractors and firms looking to streamline quoting, reduce material costs, and acquire new projects.
Features
- Online project intake and instant three‑minute cost estimate based on project type, surface area, and material tier
- Access to a curated pool of over 6 000 verified construction and renovation firms, all RGE‑certified for energy‑efficiency incentives
- Integrated quoting software for professionals that automates proposal creation, tracks client communications, and stores documents securely
- Centralized purchasing platform offering up to 70 % discounts on bulk materials, electricity, and equipment through an externalised buyer
- Lead‑generation service that allocates qualified project opportunities to members, with revenue sharing up to 30 % of contract value
- Dedicated project manager support for end‑users, handling permits, compliance checks, and coordination of on‑site work
- Transparent tracking of project milestones, budget, and timelines via a web dashboard accessible to both clients and contractors