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Before launching Kukun, Raf’s professional experience was as an executive with Bell |
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Atlantic. Raf later joined [[Ernst & Young]] as a senior vice president, VP of Global Channels at |
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Capgemini, and lastly, [[Capgemini]] as the senior vice president and head of Infra |
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Strategy and Ecosystem. Following his tenure at Capgemini, Raf launched Kukun -- originally as a project estimating component and professional member locator. The aim was to help homeowners better understand the remodeling process, and even convert more homeowners into remodeling clients by offering free online estimates |
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for a variety of home improvement projects.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Staff|first1=Editorial|title=Starting, Running and Maintaining a ‘Homey’ Home Business|url=https://homebusinessmag.com/featured/starting-running-and-maintaining-a-homey-at-home-business/|website=Home-Buying|accessdate=5 October 2017}}</ref> |
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To date, Kukun has raised $1 million-plus in funding from angel investors.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Norman|first1=Hannah|title=How this entrepreneur turned his homebuying experiences into a brand new company|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2017/07/06/raf-howery-kukun-homebuying-renovation-flipping.html|website=Business Journals}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:42, 5 October 2017
| Type of business | Private |
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| Headquarters | Menlo Park, California |
| Founder(s) | Raf Howery |
| Industry | Home renovation |
| Services | Online marketplace, Home Renovation |
| URL | www.mykukun.com |
Kukun (pronounced ‘cocoon’) is a home renovation resource platform. Founded in 2014 by CEO Raf Howery, the company gives home owners online tools to complete renovation projects on time and on budget.[1]
History
Before launching Kukun, Raf’s professional experience was as an executive with Bell Atlantic. Raf later joined Ernst & Young as a senior vice president, VP of Global Channels at Capgemini, and lastly, Capgemini as the senior vice president and head of Infra Strategy and Ecosystem. Following his tenure at Capgemini, Raf launched Kukun -- originally as a project estimating component and professional member locator. The aim was to help homeowners better understand the remodeling process, and even convert more homeowners into remodeling clients by offering free online estimates for a variety of home improvement projects.[2]
Platform
Kukun provides estimates as to what a home renovation should cost in a particular market, and allows professionals to bid on projects based on those estimates.[3] The company also sells software that calculates potential project costs, the hypothetical return on investment of a project, and a general idea of the financial return on investment for the project if the house or development are sold.[4][5]. These products are offered in both business and consumer versions.
La Boutique
Kukun also runs La Boutique, an ecommerce site that gives homeowners access to design products from French and European artisans.[6]
Funding
To date, Kukun has raised $1 million-plus in funding from angel investors.[7]
Partnerships
Partnerships include Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices companies Harry Norman REALTORS and Intero Real Estate, and Fine Signature.[8]
References
- ^ Charon, David (15 September 2015). "New Real Estate Apps Can Help Renters, Buyers, Sellers and Remodelers". Washington Post.
- ^ Staff, Editorial. "Starting, Running and Maintaining a 'Homey' Home Business". Home-Buying. Retrieved 5 October 2017.
- ^ Hunter, Lauren (7 July 2015). "Kukun Platform Launches with Online Project Estimates". Remodeling. Hanley Wood Media.
- ^ Steinberg, Joseph (31 May 2016). "24 Cool Tech Startups You Should Know About This Year". Inc.
- ^ Norman, Hannah (16 July 2016). "How this entrepreneur turned his homebuying experiences into a brand new company". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ^ O'Sullivan, Eileen. "Home Remodeling Website Kukun Launches 'La Boutique' French Interior Designer Shop". Dornob. Retrieved 28 September 2017.
- ^ Norman, Hannah. "How this entrepreneur turned his homebuying experiences into a brand new company". Business Journals.
- ^ Bix, Sabine. "Atlanta property portal launches tool to help buyers estimate renovation costs". PropertyPortalWatch. Retrieved 28 September 2017.