Company Market Research Report: hipages Group

Company Overview

Name, Mission of the Company

hipages Group

Mission:
We create effortless solutions that help tradies streamline and grow their business and delight their customers. Our purpose is to transform the trade industry, building better lives for everyone.

Founding Details

Founded: 2004
Founders: Roby Sharon-Zipser and David Vitek

Key People

Roby Sharon-Zipser: Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Jaco Jonker: Chief Finance & Operations Officer

Herry Wiputra: Chief Product Officer

Jodette Cleary: Chief People & Culture Officer

Kylie Quinlivan: General Counsel & Company Secretary

Jeremy Burton: Chief Technology Officer

Rob Tolliday: Chief Revenue Officer

Nicholas Ellery: Vice President of Marketing

Donna Hole: Vice President Tradiecore

Jeremy Wyn-Harris: Co-founder and General Manager Builderscrack

Headquarters

Location: Pitt Street, Sydney NSW, Australia

Number of Employees

200+ team members across Sydney and Manila.

Revenue

No information is available

Company Recognition

hipages is known as the #1 platform to connect with tradies, simplifying home improvement processes for over 20 years.

Products and Services

Product Overview

hipages

Platform: An online marketplace connecting homeowners with local, trusted tradies.

Functionality: Allows homeowners to post jobs, review tradie profiles, compare quotes, and hire tradies.

Key Features:

Simplifies home improvement

Connects sole traders and medium-sized businesses

Quality job leads and business growth opportunity

Builderscrack

Platform: New Zealand’s leading home repair and renovation marketplace.

Functionality: Similar to hipages, but specifically catering to the New Zealand market.

Key Features:

Free leads for tradies

Detailed reviews by homeowners on past tradie work

Tradies only pay once they secure work

Recent Developments

New Products and Partnerships

Tradiecore: Launched in 2021, this job management platform makes it easier for tradies to manage their business and simplify their admin tasks.

2024 Launch: Introduced Australia's first all-in-one app, hipages tradiecore, for tradies, combining lead and job management.

Partnerships:

IKEA: hipages partnered with IKEA Australia to streamline kitchen service quotes and installation.

Bunnings Warehouse: hipages supports Bunnings in offering flexible home improvement services.

Ray White Concierge: Provides new home buyers with a concierge service through the hipages platform.

Recent Announcements & Initiatives

February 2023: Return as a sponsor for Space Invaders season three, highlighting engagement and brand visibility.

November 2022: Appointment of Mr. Jaco Jonker as Chief Financial and Operations Officer.

June 2022: Release of Tradie Trends Report 2021, showcasing market insights.

September 2021: Rolled out Australia’s first COVID-19 vaccination badge for tradies, setting industry standards.

Conclusion

hipages Group continues to be a significant player in the residential trade sector through innovation, strategic partnerships, and product development. The company remains dedicated to transforming the trade industry by offering seamless, digitally-powered solutions for tradies and homeowners.

Note: This report is strictly based on the available data and the fields without data are indicated as "No information is available".