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.

Helpling

Berlin, DE · Founded 2014 · 267 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors

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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.

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Founders & leadership

Helpling was founded in 2014 by Benedikt Franke and Philip Huffmann.

Benedikt Franke Co-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.

Philip Huffmann FounderCo-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

Point Ninelisted by Point NineBerlin · $1M – $10M

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Rocket Internet SElisted by Rocket Internet SEBerlin

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Ventech Chinalisted by Ventech ChinaShanghai

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AccelreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $100M

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LakestarreportedZurich · $540K

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Mangrove Capital PartnersreportedLuxembourg · $540K – $5.4M

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Phenomen Venturesreported

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Founder mafia

The Helpling mafia →

6 people who came through Helpling went on to found or lead other companies.

Manar AlkassarFounder & CEO | Helpling Middle EastFounded Qlub +1 Julian LübkeHead of International OperationsFounded Deeploi André PetryBusiness DevelopmentFounded Tacto Daniel TyoschitzGrowth Manager (Interim)Founded Awake Mobility Jingjing ZhongManaging DirectorFounded Superbench Oliver KnightVenture Development ManagerFounded Scan.com

In the news

Rocket Internet's cleaning platform Helpling raises US$ 17M in fundingeu-startups.com · Dec 2014

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.