GruntWorks: Portland-area startups combine in home services tech mashup

Portland startup Househappy has scooped up Beaverton-based GruntWorks. The move aims to create a unified platform for consumers looking for their next home as well as homeowners seeking maintenance help. While the deal's terms weren't disclosed, the small GruntWorks team will join Househappy. GruntWorks CEO Scott Fouser is now Househappy's chief revenue officer. "Together our brands are scalable to provide continued great service, in addition to new products to a greater number of people at...