YC-backed Broccoli raises $52M for AI agents answering contractor calls
ycombinator · x · 2026-10-29
Broccoli (YC W22) raised $52M across Series A and B. Its AI agents answer plumbing, HVAC and electrical calls 24/7, booking jobs into contractors' existing scheduling software and following up on open estimates. After their EV startup stalled, the founders knocked on 140 contractor doors; the Sacramento plumber who gave them five minutes is now COO. Over 1,500 home-service businesses use it, with 10M+ conversations handled and 2.5M appointments booked.
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