Kandua, formerly IDWork, is a mobile and web-based platform which enables electrician, plumbers, and builders to differentiate themselves.
These home service providers collect ratings and reviews, to showcase showcase their skills, talent and track record.
As a homeowner, you are able to search for providers that meet your needs within your area. You can view comprehensive profiles of each artisan, containing personal details and reviews from past employers.
Use Kandua to know who you're hiring, and find the right person for the job.
These home service providers collect ratings and reviews, to showcase showcase their skills, talent and track record.
As a homeowner, you are able to search for providers that meet your needs within your area. You can view comprehensive profiles of each artisan, containing personal details and reviews from past employers.
Use Kandua to know who you're hiring, and find the right person for the job.
Location: South Africa, Gauteng
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2014
Investors 4
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Mentions in press and media 25
| Date | Title | Description |
| 30.05.2024 | Santam acquired SA home services marketplace Kandua | An online marketplace for home services located in Johannesburg, the largest short-term insurer in South Africa, Santam, has acquired Kandua in its entirety. Kandua was established in 2014 by Arjun Khoosal and Sayo Folawiyo. It assists peop... |
| 27.05.2024 | Santam snaps up online marketplace Kandua | Short-term insurance specialist Santam has acquired Kandua, a technology company that provides an online marketplace for home services. Kandua will be merged with Santam’s existing home service offering, Home+, forming a wholly owned, indep... |
| 04.08.2021 | Three initiatives offering help, and cash, for unrest-hit small businesses | A business in Esikhaleni which was looted. Various organisations have created funds to assist looted small businesses in townships to get back on their feet following July's unrest. Initiatives such as Rebuild SA will connect entrepreneurs ... |
| 20.07.2021 | SA home services portal Kandua closes ‘significant’ funding round | Joburg-based home services marketplace Kandua announced the close of a “significant” pre-series A funding round in a statement today. The round was led by Knife Capital and Allan Gray E-Squared Ventures. Kandua helps homeowners find rated a... |
| 20.07.2021 | Investment boost for online marketplace for home services | Online home services marketplace Kandua has landed major financial backing from venture capitalist firms Knife Capital and Allan Gray E2 Ventures (AGEV). Kandua is a Johannesburg-based online marketplace that provides a digital platform tha... |
| 20.07.2021 | SA home services portal Kandua closes ‘significant’ funding round | Joburg-based home services marketplace Kandua announced the close of a “significant” pre-series A funding round in a statement today. The round was led by Knife Capital and Allan Gray E-Squared Ventures. Kandua helps homeowners find rated ... |
| 19.07.2021 | SA’s Online Home Services Marketplace Kandua Secures Funding | wp_booster error: td_api_base::get_key : a component with the ID: single_template_2 Key: show_featured_image_on_all_pages is not set. /home/r8qkakm4wchc/public_html/wp-content/plugins/td-composer/legacy/common/wp_booster/td_api.php (rara-er... |
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| 29.01.2021 | For Catalyst Fund accelerator, six African fintech startups have been selected. | Six African fintech startups have been selected to participate in a prestigious Catalyst Fund-facilitated accelerator program. The 8th cohort for its Inclusive Fintech Program was announced today by Catalyst Fund, a global accelerator opera... |
| 28.01.2021 | Catalyst Fund announces eighth fintech cohort | Six African fintech startups have been selected to participate in a prestigious accelerator programme facilitated by the Catalyst Fund. Six African fintech startups have been selected for Catalyst Fund accelerator The selected six African f... |
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