ManoMano

ManoMano is a French online platform for DIY, garden and home improvement, headquartered in Paris. Christian Raisson and Philippe de Chanville started it in 2012 under the name MonEchelle, first selling ladders. Today it is active in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy and Germany.

Features

• Tools, building materials, garden, heating and bathroom products from many specialist sellers and brands.
• Marketplace model: professional sellers list their products on the platform, ManoMano handles the shop and customer service.
• Product advice and buying guides for renovation projects.

Ownership and limits

ManoMano is owned by investors. According to public information they include General Atlantic, Eurazeo, Bpifrance, Temasek and Dragoneer, and no single non-European holder with a majority is known. The Series F round in 2021 raised 355 million US dollars. Delivery conditions depend on the individual seller, bulky goods can take longer than at classic DIY stores.