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Thumbtack
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Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals
Thumbtack
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Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals
About Thumbtack
Industries
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$774.4M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2008
Overview
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Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers, from homeowners to event organizers, across all 50 states in the U.S., making it easier for people to find and hire local services.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Partnerships with TurboTenant and RentRedi expand Thumbtack's reach in property management.
- Increased demand for home services due to remote work trends boosts Thumbtack's market.
- AI-driven tools enhance user experience with instant support and personalized recommendations.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.
- Dependency on third-party platforms may affect Thumbtack's direct customer engagement.
- Reliance on lead generation revenue model is vulnerable to economic downturns.
What makes Thumbtack unique
- Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.
- The platform offers cost estimates based on millions of professional bids.
- Thumbtack provides personalized guidance and recommendations for hiring local professionals.
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Funding
Total Funding
$774.4M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
10 Rounds
Tiger GlobalBenefits
Remote Work Options
Paid Holidays
Phone/Internet Stipend
Mental Health Support
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↑ 0%2 year growth
↑ 0%Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, May 2, 2025 - TurboTenant, a leading property management software platform, has partnered with Thumbtack, a technology company helping millions of people care for their homes, to alleviate one of landlords' most commonly cited pain points: finding trusted professionals to solve their maintenance headaches.
Thumbtack, Inc. recently welcomed Drew Harry as its new Vice President of Data Science.
NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - RentRedi, the fastest-growing property management software, has partnered with Thumbtack, the technology company helping millions of people confidently care for their homes.
In 2021, Thumbtack secured a $275 million investment at a valuation of $3.2 billion, in a round led by Qatar Investment Authority.
Susan Rammelt recently joined Thumbtack as its new Chief Legal Officer, where she'll lead its legal and trust & safety teams.
Thumbtack is Hiring for 28 Jobs on Simplify!
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UI/UX & Design
6 Open Roles
Customer Experience & Support
1 Open Roles
About Thumbtack
Industries
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$774.4M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2008
Thumbtack is Hiring for 28 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today
UI/UX & Design
6 Open Roles
Customer Experience & Support
1 Open Roles