Frontdoor built a recurring-revenue business around the moment an air conditioner, water heater or refrigerator quits. Now it is using video experts, a contractor network and a $585 million acquisition to stretch beyond the traditional home warranty.
Westhill is an Atlanta-based insurtech company that runs a fully-digital managed repair platform for the property and casualty insurance industry. It connects homeowners, insurance carriers, and a vetted network of contractors in one workflow - handling contractor matching, estimates, approvals, and real-time project tracking - to make repairs after a property loss faster, more transparent, and less costly for carriers. Founded in 2017 and led by CEO Kevin Reilley, the company targets the roughly $50 billion U.S. managed repair market.
Ergeon is a technology-enabled outdoor home improvement company that uses video calls, satellite imagery, and proprietary software to deliver fences, decks, artificial turf, and concrete installations with transparent pricing and an all-remote workforce.