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Urban Company board weighs fresh fundraise

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  • Urban Company, the listed home services platform, will have its board meet on October 16 to consider raising money
  • Routes on the table include a QIP, preferential allotment or private placement; sources say it may seek about $200 million
  • The move comes as its quick service arm Insta Help faces rivals Snabbit and Pronto in on-demand household chores

What happened

  • Board meets on 16 October.
  • Options include a QIP, a share sale to big institutions.
  • Talk is of about $200 million.

Why it matters

  • Insta Help competes with Snabbit and Pronto.
  • Use of funds was not disclosed.

The business

  • Home services marketplace.
  • Runs quick short-task service Insta Help.

What happens next

  • Board decision on 16 October.

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SnabbitPronto

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