According to a blog post, Thumbtack, a local services marketplace, raised $30m in Series C funding.
Backers included Sequoia Capital and Tiger Global Management.
The company, which has now raised $79m, intends to use the funds to grow the team (read here) and invest in the service.
Founded in 2009 by Marco Zappacosta, CEO, Thumbtack is a consumer service that allows people to accomplish the personal projects connecting them to several available and qualified professionals.
Customers compare custom quotes, reviews, and profiles and hire when they’re ready.
Thumbtack is available nationwide for more than 700 project in categories including within home, events, lessons, wellness, etc.
The company also has offices in Salt lake and the Philippines.
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