Avin Rabheru

Avin Rabheru MBE is the Founder and CEO of Housekeep, the UK's largest home cleaning service, which he established in 2014. He studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) at the University of Oxford, where he received several accolades, including the Harold Wilson Prize for his thesis.12

Career and Achievements

Under Avin's leadership, Housekeep has revolutionized the cleaning industry by leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and customer experience. The platform allows customers to easily book and manage cleaning services online, resulting in over 2 million cleans completed with an average rating of 4.9 stars. The technology has significantly increased cleaner earnings—by up to 50%—and has saved millions in travel costs while reducing carbon emissions by over 2,600 tonnes.134

Avin's contributions to entrepreneurship and digital innovation were recognized when he was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's New Year Honours List for 2022. He has also received numerous awards, including being named Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards and an Asian Tech Pioneer.135

Current Roles and Investments

In addition to his role at Housekeep, Avin is actively involved as a venture partner and angel investor in various startups. His experience includes positions at companies like Seedrs and LITTA™, as well as investments in over 40 high-growth businesses across different sectors.23

Avin is committed to expanding Housekeep's services beyond cleaning to include other home services, aiming to lead the £40 billion UK home services market.3 His vision continues to drive innovation and growth within the industry.