Helpling
Berlin, DE · Founded 2014 · 267 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
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Rouven Dresselhausunlockedknows Benedikt Franke · together at Planetly (overlapped)
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Helpling is an online marketplace that connects households with local cleaning professionals, letting customers compare prices and reviews and book a cleaner online. The platform serves private households in Germany and includes liability insurance coverage for bookings.
Founders & leadership
Helpling was founded in 2014 by Benedikt Franke and Philip Huffmann.
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Benedikt FrankeinCo-founder · Member of the BoardCo-founded Helpling after BCG and Rocket Internet (including MyCityDeal/Groupon UK). Co-CEO from 2014 to late 2019, then moved to the advisory board and later founded climate-tech company Planetly. Point Nine interview says Helpling was founded at the start of 2014 with Rocket Internet as a partner.
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Philip HuffmanninFounderCo-founded Helpling in January 2014 with Benedikt Franke; the first booked clean was in Berlin in April 2014. Has led the company as CEO after Franke left operations at the end of 2019. Company 10-year press names him founder and CEO.
Investors · 7
Founder mafia
4 people who came through Helpling went on to found or lead other companies.
In the news
Frequently asked questions
- What does Helpling do?
- Helpling is an online marketplace that connects households with local cleaning professionals, letting customers compare prices and reviews and book a cleaner online. The platform serves private households in Germany and includes liability insurance coverage for bookings.
- Who founded Helpling?
- Helpling was founded by Benedikt Franke, Philip Huffmann in 2014.
- Who are Helpling's investors?
- Helpling's investors include Point Nine, Rocket Internet SE, Ventech China, Accel, Lakestar, Mangrove Capital Partners, Phenomen Ventures.
- Where is Helpling headquartered?
- Helpling is headquartered in Berlin, DE.