TenderTree operates a marketplace to help families find and book in-home caregivers. The company vets applicants with background checks and verifies accreditation and skills, and it handles billing and payments. It also provides a $3 million liability insurance policy for users after a hire is made. TenderTree launched in private beta and has been growing in the San Francisco Bay Area; it was highlighted at 500 Startups Demo Day. Co-founder Andy Agrawal said the company has been growing revenues 120% each quarter and, after six months, had more than $100,000 in care booked through the platform. The startup plans to hire additional developers and customer-acquisition staff while remaining in private beta and staying local before expanding to other markets. TenderTree operates an online marketplace for local in-home care covering services from companionship and housekeeping to dementia care and skilled nursing. The company is led by founders Andy Agrawal and Dana Wu. It is live across the United States but is mainly focused on the San Francisco Bay Area and is not active outside the US. TenderTree joined the Mountain View-based 500 Startups Accelerator, which provides up to $100K in funding. In addition to funding, the accelerator offers mentors, designers in residence, platform-specific customer acquisition strategies, and a creative workspace to support growth.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Nov 2012