What is Starofservice?
Founded in 2012 by Lucas Lambertini, Toni Paignant, and Mael Leclair, Starofservice operates as a sophisticated online marketplace designed to bridge the gap between consumers and local service professionals. The platform addresses the significant time-cost associated with sourcing reliable service providers, ranging from specialized trades like electricians and computer repair technicians to professional services such as legal and dental care. By automating the discovery and quoting process, the company effectively reduces the search friction for consumers while simultaneously empowering freelance professionals to manage their client acquisition pipelines more efficiently. Currently active in over 80 countries, the company has established itself as a critical infrastructure layer for the global gig economy, focusing on high-volume, localized service transactions.
How much funding has Starofservice raised?
Starofservice has raised a total of $2.9M across 2 funding rounds:
Series A
$1.2M
Unspecified
$1.7M
Series A (2015): $1.2M with participation from Kima Ventures and Point Nine
Unspecified (2016): $1.7M led by Kima Ventures
Key Investors in Starofservice
Kima Ventures
Kima Ventures is the venture capital arm of Xavier Niel, one of the most active early-stage investors in the world. Kima is investing in 100 startups per year from pre-seed to seed.
Point Nine
Point Nine is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on B2B SaaS and B2B marketplaces, providing strategic guidance to high-growth digital platforms.
What's next for Starofservice?
Looking ahead, the strategic deployment of the $1.7M will likely focus on deepening market penetration in existing territories while optimizing the user experience for both service seekers and providers. As the company transitions from its initial scaling phase into a more mature enterprise-level operation, the focus will shift toward enhancing platform liquidity and increasing the frequency of repeat transactions. Key strategic priorities include the integration of advanced data analytics to improve quote accuracy and the potential expansion of its service categories to capture a larger share of the professional services market. By maintaining its focus on operational efficiency and user-centric design, Starofservice is poised to sustain its growth momentum in the increasingly crowded digital services landscape.
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