FixForm, a platform designed to streamline building management and maintenance, has raised €1.5 million in funding from Belgian investors. This new investment will support the company’s plans to enhance its solution and explore new markets.
FixForm’s platform enables building occupants to report maintenance issues easily. By using a location-specific QR code or a straightforward website interface, anyone can submit a problem within 10 seconds, without the need to download an app or log in. The system, which integrates AI technology, automatically directs the report to the appropriate person, reducing the likelihood of manual errors.
For instance, in a nursing home, if a lightbulb goes out, a family member can scan a QR code, take a photo, and provide a brief description. The designated maintenance contact receives the information instantly, and once the issue is resolved, the person who submitted the report is notified automatically. This creates transparency and fosters shared responsibility in building management.
According to CEO Thomas Vanhumbeeck, nearly 50% of building issues never get reported to facility managers, often because people don’t know whom to contact or the reports are misplaced. FixForm addresses this problem by enhancing communication between facility managers and users, providing managers with a clear, prioritized list of building defects, which improves efficiency in maintenance operations.
Since its launch in 2021, the Ghent-based startup has resolved over 100,000 building issues. FixForm employs 11 people and operates in five countries, including the UK, Ireland, and the Czech Republic. The company’s clients include nursing home operators Armonea and Careion, investment firm Buysse & Partners, real estate company Quares, AZ Maria Middelares hospital, KAA Gent and Club Brugge stadiums, and various municipalities.
Co-founder Jan Abeel explained that the recent funding would help accelerate the company’s expansion into new markets, particularly in the Netherlands, UK, and Nordic regions. The company also plans to enhance its platform by utilizing collected data to calculate scores for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), health, and building compliance. These improvements aim to assist clients in risk detection and position FixForm as a comprehensive solution for building management.
StarApps, a venture builder based in Ghent, is behind FixForm’s growth. Founded by entrepreneurs involved in companies like Netlog, Twoo, Delta, and Realo, StarApps has already launched four of its planned ten ventures, including FixForm, Introw (a sales collaboration platform), Bizzy (a B2B prospecting tool), and Donna (an AI assistant for sales).
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