hemea provides end-to-end support for private individuals on architectural and renovation projects, combining digital technology with on-site architects, project managers and support experts to simplify refurbishment work. The company offers tailored services and certifies trusted contractors through a hemea label. It has nine agencies in France, about 90 employees, and has completed more than 3,000 projects. hemea reports profitability in Paris and Lyon, its first two cities of establishment. The company plans to cover the entire French territory by 2025 and is expanding a specific offer focused on energy renovation. The team emphasizes a strong social and environmental mission as part of its growth strategy. Travauxlib operates a marketplace that connects homeowners with vetted construction partners, handling project matching, quoting and client billing while the construction work is done by partner companies. The platform focuses on full-home renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and extensions with project sizes between €3,000 and €300,000; clients typically pay €15,000–€20,000 on average. More than a thousand construction companies work with Travauxlib, which applies a strict selection process to keep only the most competent partners. Construction partners pay to work with the platform, and Travauxlib offers workflow efficiencies such as quote generation, billing, and coordination with photographers to document work. The startup is currently available in Paris and the surrounding area and is considering expansion into new markets. Financially, the company has raised $1.9 million (€1.8 million) from investors including Xavier Niel, Breega Capital and Bpifrance.

Total raised

$13M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Jan 2023