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Submission declined on 31 January 2026 by MightyRanger (talk). This draft reads like an advertisement. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a platform for promotion or marketing. Drafts that are exclusively promotional may be deleted without notice.
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| Rated People | |
Company type | Private |
| Industry | Home Improvements |
| Founded | 2005 in London, UK |
| Founder | Andy Skipworth |
| Headquarters | Zetland House 5-25 Scrutton Street, London, England EC2A 4HJ, GB |
Area served | United Kingdom |
Key people | Ottokar Rosenberger |
Number of employees | 50 |
| Website | https://www.ratedpeople.com/ |
Rated People is a British online marketplace for home improvement services. Founded in 2005 by Andy Skipworth, the company is based in London and operates in the United Kingdom.[1]
History
Andy Skipworth founded Rated People in 2005 after experiencing difficulties with a home improvement project.
The company raised Series A funding from Frog Capital in 2011.[2] By 2013, annual revenues were approximately £12 million.[3]
In 2014, Rated People secured £6.5 million in a pre-IPO funding round co-led by Frog Capital and Western Technology Investment.[2]
In September 2018, the company raised £5.2 million from Channel 4 Ventures and Downing Ventures in a media-for-equity arrangement.[4]
Adrienne Minster, served as chief executive officer from 2020 until 2024, when she was succeeded by Ottokar Rosenberger.[5]
In 2022, the company raised additional funding led by investor Martin Port.[6]
The company refinanced existing debt through Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank's Growth finance division.[7]
Business model
Rated People is an online marketplace where homeowners post job requirements and tradespeople submit quotes for work. Homeowners use the platform for free, while tradespeople pay subscription and per-job fees to access leads.[8]
As of 2024, the company reported more than 50,000 tradespeople using the service and processing over one million jobs annually.[9]
Awards and recognition
In 2022, Best Companies ranked Rated People #149 in its list of mid-sized UK companies to work for, #42 in the London regional ranking, and #21 in the business services sector.[9]
References
- ^ Anderson, Kevin (2009-08-28). "Elevator Pitch: Rated People helps recommend tradespeople". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ a b "Rated People - 2025 Funding Rounds & List of Investors - Tracxn". tracxn.com. 2025-09-05. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ "RatedPeople.com closes GBP6.5m pre-IPO investment round - Private Equity Wire". 2014-02-11. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ "Channel 4 and Downing Ventures spearhead £5.2m investment in trade site Rated People". The Drum. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ Stephenson, Josh (2023-07-31). "Ex-CMO Ottokar Rosenberger named CEO of Rated People". Marketing Week. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ "Yorkshire-based serial entrepreneur Martin Port joins Channel 4 as an investor in Rated People". Yorkshire Post. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ "The UK's leading online home improvement marketplace gets a high rating from Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank | Clydesdale Bank". secure.cbonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ Devlin, John (2021-09-17). "Rated People Review: Will it Work? Costs (+ Our Verdict)". Tradespeople Online. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
- ^ a b "Best Companies | Rated People". www.b.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-28.
Category:2005 establishments in England Category:Online marketplaces of the United Kingdom Category:Home improvement companies of the United Kingdom Category:Companies based in London Category:British companies established in 2005
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