Signal: On Demand Services

TheStartup100 uses big data and predictive analytics to identify technology startups with the strongest traction signals. Signal is a sample of companies with traction signals that stand out from the crowd. This edition of Signal is for On Demand Services - mobile-enabled services at the push of a button.

Chariot looks like it will be the next On Demand Rides service to raise a Series A. Chariot is gaining traction focusing on filling in routes not served by public transportation with small shuttle buses. Chariot has raised $3MM and is currently on a PR blitz.

Other On Demand Rides services have weak growth signals, including all the "Uber for Kids" companies (Shuddle, HopSkipDrive, and KangaDo) and Via, a ride sharing service in New York that has raised $37MM.

Valet services Luxe and Zirk have the fastest growing On Demand mobile apps. (Economics remains a question mark for these services.)

Several Delivery services have strong growth signals, including Favor, a service with relatively strong traction that has raised $17MM. Favor just hired a new CEO and a Series B round is presumably at the top of his to do list.

Postmates is on deck to be the next On Demand Unicorn.

Washio (Laundry) and Drizly (Alcohol Delivery) have relatively strong traction signals, while growth looks relatively weak for On Demand Doctor services like Heal and On Demand Storage services like MakeSpace. It's too early to tell for Tech Support services like Eden.

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