Zaask is an online platform connecting users with local service professionals across various industries.[1] The platform allows individuals and businesses to request quotes, compare offers, and hire rated professionals for tasks ranging from home improvement to event planning.[2] Founded in 2012 by Luís Pedro Martins and Kiruba Shankar Eswaran in Lisbon, Portugal, Zaask is designed to streamline the hiring process by providing multiple quotes from vetted professionals.[3]
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Online marketplace |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters | Lisbon, Portugal |
Area served | Portugal, Spain |
Key people |
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| Parent | Worten (Sonae) |
| Website | www.zaask.com |
Overview
editZaask operates as a two-sided marketplace, serving both service seekers and providers. Users post descriptions of the services they require, and registered professionals respond with quotes. The platform covers a broad range of services, including home repairs, cleaning, tutoring, and event planning. To maintain quality and reliability, Zaask implements a review system where clients can rate and provide feedback on professionals they hire.[4]
Geographic Markets
editAs of 2024, Zaask operates in Portugal and Spain.[5] The platform has expanded beyond its initial focus on Portugal to establish a presence in these key European markets.[6]
Business Development
editReception
editZaask's innovative approach has been recognized in its home market of Portugal, as well as in Spain, Germany, and the UK. It has been profiled in prominent publications such as Público, Metro, Exame Informática, and Boas Notícias.[7] The platform's efforts have also contributed to the growth of the gig economy in these regions.[8]
Funding and Acquisition
editThe company's growth has been supported by VC funding. Zaask raised €1 million in seed funding, led by Portugal Ventures[9]
In September 2021, Zaask was acquired by Worten, a subsidiary of the Sonae Group, to strengthen its position in the services sector.[10]
References
edit- ^ Cardoso, Sílvia. "Zaask é um site onde os "freelancers" podem ser contratados". PÚBLICO (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-02-16.
- ^ "Zaask: um site para contratar freelancers". Boas Notícias (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2020-02-16.
- ^ "Zaask Company Profile 2024: Valuation, Investors, Acquisition". PitchBook. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Zaask - Products, Competitors, Financials, Employees, Headquarters Locations". CB Insights. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ Pulido, Carlos Otiniano (2015-02-18). "Zaask irrumpe en el mercado de los directorios digitales con su sistema prepago". Cinco Días (in Spanish). Retrieved 2020-02-16.
- ^ "Zaask - Plataforma Digital, S.A. Company Profile". Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "20120419_pt_lisbon". Issuu. Retrieved 2020-02-16.
- ^ "Luís Pedro Martins (Zaask) – Interview". The Start Zone. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Zaask Company Profile 2024: Valuation, Investors, Acquisition". PitchBook. Retrieved 2024-11-16.
- ^ "Worten acquires 100% ownership of Zaask". ECO News. 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2021-09-22.