Guru Ventures, Inc.

Guru Ventures, Inc. operates LawnGuru, a technology-driven company providing on-demand outdoor home services, primarily focusing on lawn care and snow removal through a user-friendly mobile application. Founded in 2014 in Ann Arbor, US, Guru Ventures, Inc. specializes in on-demand outdoor home services.

The company raised USD 1. 00 mn in a Seed funding round on August 20, 2019, led by Sierra Wasatch Capital with participation from Briggs & Stratton Pension Fund, Canyon Creek Capital, and Sequoia Capital. The CEO, Brandon Bertrang, co-founded the company along with Jacob Torrence and Skye Durrant. Guru Ventures, Inc.

has completed two deals to date. LawnGuru specializes in providing on-demand outdoor home services, focusing primarily on lawn care and snow removal. Their core offerings include lawn mowing, yard clean-up, seeding, aeration, power edging, dethatching, hedge trimming, mulch application, weeding, tree work, pressure washing, sprinkler winterization and start-up, gutter cleaning, junk removal, and snow clearing. These services are facilitated through a user-friendly mobile application that employs bird's eye mapping technology to accurately measure customer properties, ensuring fair pricing and clarity for providers.

The company aims to simplify the process of maintaining residential and commercial outdoor spaces, catering particularly to homeowners and property managers. LawnGuru's service areas extend beyond its headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI, reaching various markets across the United States, including major urban centers such as Houston, TX, and Richmond, TX. LawnGuru operates on a transaction-based revenue model, primarily engaging in direct-to-consumer sales. Customers request services through the LawnGuru app, after which their credit card is charged upon completion of the job, providing a seamless payment experience.

This transaction structure allows clients to easily order, skip, pause, or cancel services with minimal effort. Although specific pricing for services is not disclosed, the company's offerings are presented in a competitive landscape, catering to diverse customer needs for outdoor maintenance. LawnGuru collaborates with a network of local, five-star rated professionals to fulfill service requests, enhancing its reputation and potentially driving customer loyalty through high-quality service delivery. The straightforward and efficient approach positions LawnGuru as a leader in the on-demand lawn and snow service industry.

In August 2019, Guru Ventures, Inc. secured USD 1. 00 mn in a Seed funding round to facilitate its growth. The company is focused on enhancing its service offerings and expanding into new geographic markets.

Specific regions targeted for expansion include additional urban centers across the United States, although exact locations have yet to be determined. Recent funding will support the development of upcoming features within the LawnGuru app, aimed at improving user experience and service efficiency.