D.I.Wise

The unified operating system for DIY

The Unified Operating System for DIY

D.I.Wise

Practical AI for DIYers & Professionals

DIY is broken: fragmented content, scattered carts, costly rework. D.I.Wise creates a personalised step-by-step plan, sources tools and materials across retailers, and with the DVP gets everything needed. One checkout, frictionless.

D.I.Wise turns intent into larger orders and returns into savings.

THE PROBLEM

DIY shoppers waste time because the journey is fragmented

From inspiration to completion, DIYers navigate scattered YouTube tutorials, Pinterest boards, retailer websites, and comparison tools. They juggle multiple browser tabs, create spreadsheets, and still miss critical items or buy the wrong materials. This fragmented experience leads to wasted time, costly returns, and project abandonment.

50%+
research online first

Over half research online. 89-96% spend 10+ min per item.

Source: HIRI, Salsify

19%
can't find products

Nearly a fifth don't know where to find DIY materials.

Source: 3M 2025

59%
blame bad info for returns

Poor info is top returns driver. 75% form negative brand view.

Source: 1WorldSync

~11.5%
return rate

UK online returns ~£27B.

Source: Appriss Retail

56-62%
research heavily

Gen X and Millennials. 70% compare prices.

Source: Farnsworth Group

"Existing AI can solve this. What's missing is orchestration."

THE SOLUTION

Every fragmented industry eventually unifies

That's where category leaders are born.

Travel
Booking.com
Music
Spotify
Payments
Stripe
E-commerce
Amazon
Insurance
CompareTheMarket
Real Estate
Rightmove
Freelance
Upwork
Video
YouTube
DIY
D.I.Wise

"Just as Booking.com unified hotel, flight, and car rental booking, D.I.Wise unifies project planning, product sourcing, and purchasing for DIY."

WHY NOW

The ingredients exist. What's missing is orchestration.

AI is ready

65-71% companies use AI. No breakthroughs needed.

Big market

$870B global, £14.4B UK.

Labour scarce

US 723K hires/year, UK 251,500 by 2028.

Returns fixable

11.5% rate, £27B UK cost.

Still fragmented

Too many platforms. D.I.Wise unifies.

THE PRODUCT

The unified operating system for DIY

D.I.Wise combines AI-driven planning, multi-retailer price comparison, and guided execution into a single seamless experience. From project conception to completion, every step is orchestrated to save time, reduce errors, and minimize returns.

Unified Journey

One platform from idea to execution

Smart Planning

AI-generated materials, cuts, and tools

Frictionless Checkout

One click to purchase entire project

Guided Execution

Step-by-step build instructions

How It Works

1

Describe Project

Text, photo, measurements

2

AI Generates Plan

Materials, cuts, tools

3

One-Click Purchase

Compare, buy DVP

4

Build with Guidance

Step-by-step

THE DVP

D.I.Wise Virtual Package

The moment a decision is made, D.I.Wise does the rest.

1

AI validates your plan

Checks compatibility, quantities, and alternatives across retailers

2

One-click purchase

Entire project sourced from optimal retailers automatically

3

Items arrive

Coordinated delivery to match your project timeline

What arrives:

Inventory-aware selections (in-stock alternatives)

Verified alternatives when needed

Compatibility-checked components

For the User

  • No manual cart building across sites
  • Guaranteed compatibility
  • Best price across retailers
  • Fewer returns, less stress

For the Retailer

  • Larger basket sizes
  • Reduced returns (better info)
  • Access to new customers
  • Inventory optimization insights

For D.I.Wise

  • Commission on full project value
  • Recurring engagement
  • Data-driven improvements
  • Platform lock-in through value

One purchase of the DVP covers your entire project.

FEATURES

Six powerful modules, one complete workflow

Every module connects to the DVP.

AI Assistant

Real-time support, personalised plans

Natural language input
Personalised recommendations
Connects directly to DVP

Part Identification

Photo upload, instant ID

AI recognition from photos
Suggested alternatives
Fixes 'what is this' problem

Room Planner

3D visualization, cut plans

Interactive 3D room view
Optimized cut lists
Calculate exact materials needed

Ideas Generation

Before/after previews

AI visualization of results
Multiple style options
From idea straight to purchase

Repair Assessment

Point, shoot, diagnose

Instant damage analysis
Personalised repair steps
Exact repair kit delivered

D.I.Wise Pro

Supercharged for trade

Project dashboards
Clone and reuse projects
Sell offcuts marketplace
MARKET OPPORTUNITY

A trillion-dollar market, still fragmented

$870B
Global DIY (2024)

To $1.17T by 2030

Source: Mordor Intelligence

£14.4B
UK Home Improvement

To £21.6B by 2033

Source: IMARC Group

723K
US Hires Needed

300K-400K open monthly

Source: HBI/NAHB

Serving DIYers and professionals

DIY Homeowners

56% Gen X, 62% Millennials research. 70% compare prices.

First-time renovators
Weekend warriors
Budget-conscious homeowners
DIY enthusiasts

Professional Contractors

Builders spend time on measurements and estimates. D.I.Wise eliminates bottleneck.

Independent contractors
Small businesses
Remodelling professionals
Maintenance teams
BUSINESS MODEL

Multiple revenue streams from a single platform

Transaction Commission

2-5% on every DVP

Subscription Tiers

£9.99/mo premium features

Pro Licensing

Monthly/annual for CRM tools

Data Licensing

Anonymised insights for retailers

Unit Economics

£450
Average DVP
£13-22
Commission per DVP
£9.99/mo
Subscription revenue

Network effects amplify value as more users and retailers join the platform

Additional Revenue Opportunities

Kitting

Pre-packaged material bundles

Pro Referral

Contractor matching fees

Priority Delivery

Express shipping premium

Marketplace Fees

Featured listing upgrades

Stock Alerts

Real-time inventory notifications

Intent Ads

Targeted product placements

API White-Label

Licensed platform access

Retailer Consulting

Strategic advisory services

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

We orchestrate what others fragment

Current Landscape

YouTube/Pinterest

Inspiration only, no shopping

B&Q/Screwfix Apps

Single retailer, no planning

SketchUp/RoomSketcher

Design only, no purchasing

TaskRabbit/Checkatrade

Expensive, not for DIYers

Our Advantages

End-to-End Workflow

Only plan→buy→build platform

AI Orchestration

Composing existing AI, not new

Cross-Retailer DVP

Unique bundling, no competitor offers

Network Effects

More retailers+users = better

First-mover advantage: orchestration is the missing layer. Competitors excel in silos, but none connect the dots.

D.I.Wise

Join us in building the operating system for DIY

We're raising a round to build the orchestration layer that the DIY ecosystem desperately needs. This is the chance to connect millions of DIYers with the tools, products, and guidance they need — all in one place.

If this resonates, I'd love to present in person.