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Houzz company history timeline

2009

The Houzz website officially launched in 2009 with its headquarters in Palo Alto, California.

1000 Logos provides views of the two logos used to represent Houzz since its inception in 2009.

The first was created in 2009 and was used for the first 9 years of the website’s operation.

Stampeded by new visitors, Alon Cohen realized in late 2009 that he had reached a crossroads.

2010

In July 2010 he led a syndicate of investors that took a 35% stake for $2 million.

In November 2010, Houzz released an app for the iPad.

By the fall of 2010, the company was in full swing.

2012

The Android version of the app was released in December 2012.

2013

In July 2013, Houzz introduced the Real Cost Finder, an interactive tool that helps users plan home renovations and total costs.

2014

Houzz went international by 2014 with offices located in Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, other countries in Europe, and Asia.

2015

In May 2015, Houzz introduced HouzzTV, showing homeowners' projects using design professionals.

2016

In January 2016, Houzz introduced Sketch for Android.

2017

In May 2017, Houzz introduced a tool for its iPhone and iPad app, View in My Room 3D, that allows people to preview over 300,000 products in 3D within the context of their own rooms.

2018

In February 2018, Houzz acquired IvyMark, a company that developed business management software and a community platform for interior designers and home design firms.

According to the official Houzz website, the new logo for the company was introduced in March of 2018.

2019

As of June 2019, the company had reportedly 40 million users.

2020

In April 2020, the company launched Houzz Pro software to help home professionals run their businesses.

2021

By March 2021, the company reportedly had 2.7 million professionals in its professional services database.

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Founded
2009
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Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
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Founders
Adi Tatarko,Alon Cohen,Alex Chriss,Deepa Ramachandran,Gabriela Hebert,Spencer Lee,Clark Bernier,Lisa Rambo,Adi Tetraku
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