# PaintZen

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/paintzen

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.paintzen.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9.2M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 28, 2015)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

PaintZen, Inc. is a professional painting service provider specializing in residential interior and exterior painting solutions, focusing on customer satisfaction through quality workmanship and project management.PaintZen, Inc. was founded in 2013 in San Francisco, US. The company operates by providing comprehensive painting services to homeowners and apartment dwellers. It has undergone consistent operations without notable pivots. Co-founders James Goldman and Justin Geller have played pivotal roles in shaping the company's strategy. In September 2015, PaintZen raised USD 7.2 mn in Series A funding led by Bullpen Capital, with participation from other investors including AngelPad, Data Point Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, and NextView Ventures. This funding round marked the total amount raised by the company to USD 7.2 mn through five deals, with the most recent deal occurring on September 28, 2015.PaintZen specializes in providing comprehensive residential painting services, including interior and exterior painting, deck staining, drywall repair, and wallpaper removal. The core service revolves around professional painting, catering to homeowners seeking aesthetic improvement and property maintenance. Utilizing a network of licensed and insured local painters, PaintZen ensures high-quality outcomes facilitated by project coordinators who manage the entire process. The company serves a diverse clientele across major urban markets like New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago, addressing consumer needs for property enhancement through reliable painting solutions.PaintZen operates on a direct-to-consumer revenue model, where customers engage for individual painting projects through an online platform that offers instant pricing based on selected services. Payments cover all aspects of the painting service, including setup, execution, and cleanup, with no subscription model in place. The company utilizes quality Sherwin-Williams paint, while pricing details remain proprietary, customized to each project's scope, ensuring tailored painting solutions for its clients.In September 2015, PaintZen raised USD 7.2 mn in Series A financing to support its growth strategy. The company aims to expand its offerings and enhance service delivery through the development of new product lines catered to residential clients. Future plans include targeting expansion into additional urban markets across the US, intending to launch these initiatives by 2023. The recent funding will facilitate the recruitment of additional skilled painters and the enhancement of technology platforms to streamline the customer experience.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 28, 2015, $7.2M — NextView Ventures, Bullpen Capital, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, AngelPad, Data Point Capital
- Seed, Oct 16, 2014, $1.8M — NextView Ventures, Lerer Hippeau Ventures, AngelPad, Quotidian Ventures
- Seed, Apr 1, 2014 — AngelPad
- Seed, Sep 23, 2013, $0.2M — Quotidian Ventures

## Investors

- Quotidian Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/quotidian-ventures) — Seed
- AngelPad (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/angelpad) — Seed, Series A
- NextView Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nextview-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures — Seed, Series A
- Bullpen Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bullpen-capital) — Series A
- Data Point Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/data-point-capital) — Series A