US-based platform for home-service businesses Broccoli raises $52-M led by Khosla Ventures

San Francisco, CA-based Broccoli has raised USD 52-M in Series A and Series B funding rounds led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Y Combinator and Operator Partners. The company completed both rounds of financing within a nine-month period.Founded by AJ Jain and Adi Ketkar, the firm provides an AI platform for home-service businesses, including HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), plumbing, and electrical contractors. The company’s AI agents manage incoming customer calls, schedule appointments, handle estimate follow-ups, and automate membership renewals. The company employs 160 and plans to use the capital to increase its headcount and expand the capabilities of its AI platform across the customer journey.Broccoli claims to serve over 1,500 businesses, such as Ace Hardware Home Services, Any Hour Group, Mr. Electric, and Authority Brands. The platform has facilitated more than 10 million customer interactions and booked 2.5 million appointments.