7 years ago

Homie Raises $4 Million to Help Londoners Find Their Next Rental Property

  • London-based proptech startup Homie has raised $4 million in Seed funding led by Connect Ventures, with participation from VentureFriends, Seedcamp, and The Family

  • Homie provides a concierge-style service for renters, offering personalized agents to manage home searches, schedule viewings, and offer unbiased advice

  • The company claims to help renters find, view, and agree on their next rental property in as little as three days

  • Homie generates revenue by acting as a broker between renters and real estate agents, earning introductory fees from the agents they place the tenants with.

      • ProblemReal Estate

      "Finding a rental property in London is a time consuming, expensive and frustrating experience, especially for young people. Existing services are either unreliable, expensive, or only offer a limited selection of properties. "

      Solution

      "Homie is a concierge-style service that helps Londoners find, view and agree on their next rental property in as little as three days. They offer a curated list of properties, schedule viewings, and provide unbiased advice. Homie makes money by acting as a broker between renters and real-estate agents."

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