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The world’s most valuable rental startups
Companies whose main business is long-term residential renting: rental marketplaces that match tenants and landlords and often manage the lease, managed rental operators, rent payment, rewards and credit-building products for tenants, deposit replacement and rent guarantees, rent-to-own programmes, and leasing and screening tools built around renting. Ranked worldwide by AI-estimated valuation, with listed pure players shown in grey at their market value for reference. The market sets the value; AI models estimate it.
Key metrics for this segment: key milestone. Figures as published by each company or the press, dated, not recalculated. The AIs weigh them alongside funding history and comparables.
Not in this segment. Listed, so not ranked: Rent.com.au and Casa (shown in grey), and Entrust and Grainger. Danke Apartment and Q&K were listed, then collapsed. Bought or created by a group: Jetty (merged into Rhino), Divvy Homes (Brookfield), Livble (RealPage), Pathway Homes, Unkle (Luko), Qasa (Schibsted), NestAway (Aurum PropTech), Kamernet (HousingAnywhere), Housing.com (REA Group), Cjia (Huazhu and IDG), Housi (spun out of the developer Vitacon). Not ranked for lack of data: Mofang (in severe financial difficulty), Uoko, Ejari, SingleKey, Requity Homes; Uniplaces (no round for more than ten years). In other segments: coliving (Habyt, Bungalow, PadSplit, Cohabs) under Coliving; short-term rentals and serviced flexible apartments (Blueground, Ukio, Travelio, Unito) under Vacation rentals; sales portals and agencies (Zigbang, Property Finder, 99 Group) under Online real-estate agencies; property-management software (AppFolio, Entrata, Plentific) under Property management. A company appears in one segment only. Method
The segment at a glance
40companies ranked
5companies on the radar
14countries in the ranking
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Snapshot22 Oct 2026A snapshot taken on 22 Oct 2026
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World · 40 ranked companies
| # | Company | Last round · Key metrics | Estimated valuation (AI) · range | Pool of InterestsInterest: a free, non-binding declaration on a company, or on a sector within an area, made during the free phase of a pool. Pool: all the Interests declared on the same target. This column shows the number of Backers and the combined amount of their tickets, to validated members only. Terms for Backers → | BackBacking a startup on Uback (pronounced “you back”) can be done in two ways: Interest · free: a non-binding declaration that signals your demand for a company or a sector. You can move or withdraw it at any time, with up to 5 at once. Intention · coming soon: a paid, confirmed declaration, still non-binding. Once its pool reaches critical mass, it is presented to a company by a partner desk. Neither is an order nor a commitment to invest. Terms for Backers → |
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| 1 | Bilt RewardsLoyalty and payments network that lets renters earn points on rent paid to partner landlords, with a co-branded credit card and expansion into mortgages and local merchants. | Growth round · USD 250M · Jul 2025Expects over USD 100bn of housing payments processed in 2026 · Oct 2026 | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 250M · Jul 2025 (General Catalyst, GID; United Wholesale Mortgage) Published valuation: USD 11bn (Jul 2025)Method |
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| 2 | ZiroomLeases apartments from owners and rents renovated, furnished rooms and homes to young urban tenants on long-term leases, with maintenance, cleaning and moving services in Chinese cities. | Strategic round · USD 500M · Mar 2020Over 1 million rooms managed for 5M+ tenants in ten cities · 2023 | Last known equity round: Strategic round · USD 500M · Mar 2020 (SoftBank Vision Fund); USD 1bn in total, of which USD 500M of new shares; the rest bought existing sharesMethod | Not open to BackersCompanies based in mainland China are ranked like any other startup, but Uback does not open pools on them: capital controls and offshore (VIE) structures make minority deals impractical for our Backers. You can still declare an interest in this segment → |
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| 3 | QuintoAndar#5 in BrazilLong-term rental and home-sale marketplace in Brazil and Latin America that handles listings, visits, digital contracts, guarantees and rent collection without a guarantor. | Series E (incl. extension) · USD 420M · Aug 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series E (incl. extension) · USD 420M · Aug 2021 (Ribbit Capital; Greenoaks, Tencent)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 4 | EsusuRent reporting and financial platform that reports on-time rent payments to credit bureaus, helping renters build credit and offering landlords tools to reduce delinquencies. | Series C · USD 50M · Dec 2025Available in 5M rental units, about USD 100bn annual gross lease volume · Dec 2025 | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 50M · Dec 2025 (Westbound Equity Partners; Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Blue Meridian Partners) Published valuation: USD 1.2bn (Dec 2025)Method |
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| 5 | NoBroker#34 in IndiaConnects property owners and tenants directly without brokers through an online platform for rentals, adding rent payments, legal agreements, moving and society-management services in Indian cities. | Series E · USD 210M · Nov 202125M+ users and 10M+ properties registered · Mar 2023 | Last known equity round: Series E · USD 210M · Nov 2021 (Tiger Global, General Atlantic)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 6 | FlexRent payment app that lets tenants split monthly rent into smaller instalments, paying the landlord in full on time and charging renters a subscription fee. | Series D · USD 146.4M · Apr 2024About 1.5M customers sending roughly USD 2bn of rent a month · Feb 2026 | Last known equity round: Series D · USD 146.4M · Apr 2024; Further tranche of USD 12M in Jun 2024Method | Be the first | Back |
| 7 | RhinoDeposit insurance platform that replaces upfront cash security deposits with a low monthly fee, covering landlords for unpaid rent and damages; merged with Jetty in 2025. | Series B · USD 95M · Jan 2021Combined Rhino-Jetty serves over 6M rental units · Feb 2025 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 95M · Jan 2021 (Tiger Global; Kairos, Lakestar, Lakehouse VC)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 8 | TheGuarantorsInsurtech offering rent guarantee and deposit replacement policies that help renters qualify for apartments and protect landlords against default, through its own licensed insurer. | Series C · USD 50M · Apr 2022Works with landlords representing nearly 3M units · Apr 2022 | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 50M · Apr 2022 (Portage Ventures; Arch Capital Group, Kensington Capital Partners, Roosh Ventures, Alven)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 9 | Apartment ListRental marketplace that matches apartment seekers with listings using preference-based recommendations and earns fees from property managers on completed leases. | Series D · USD 50M · Dec 2020More than 5.5M rental units on the platform; profitable · Dec 2020 | Last known equity round: Series D · USD 50M · Dec 2020 (Janus Henderson Investors)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 10 | LandisRent-to-own provider that buys homes chosen by aspiring buyers, rents them back and coaches tenants on credit and savings until they can purchase the house. | Series B · USD 40M · Oct 2022Applications up more than 7x since Series A; over 50 US markets · Oct 2022 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 40M · Oct 2022 (GV; Sequoia Capital, Arrive, Second Century Ventures, Signia Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 11 | GoodlordProvides letting agents with software to run the rental process, including tenant referencing, contracts, rent collection and insurance, for landlords and tenants in the UK. | Growth round · USD 35.4M · Mar 2022Over GBP 1bn payments processed a year for several thousand agents · Mar 2022 | Last known equity round: Growth round · USD 35.4M · Mar 2022 (Highland Europe; Columbia Lake Partners, Finch Capital, Latitude, Oxx); GBP 27M, possibly including some debtMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 12 | ObligoDeposit-free renting platform that replaces cash security deposits with a billing authorisation backed by the renter's bank account, partnering with US property owners and managers. | Series B · USD 35M · Nov 2021Over 100 US property owners and managers as partners · Nov 2021 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 35M · Nov 2021 (83North; HighSage Ventures, 10D, Entrée Capital, Alumni Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 13 | HoumDigital long-term rental platform in Chile, Mexico and Colombia that lists properties, shows them through freelance agents and guarantees monthly rent to owners. | Series A · USD 35M · Nov 2021Assets under management above USD 700M · Nov 2021 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 35M · Nov 2021 (Fifth Wall; Goodwater Capital)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 14 | ZumperApartment rental marketplace where renters search listings, apply and pay online, now also offering furnished monthly stays alongside long-term rentals. | Series D extension · USD 30M · Aug 2022USD 178M raised in total; added short-term rentals · Aug 2022 | Last known equity round: Series D extension · USD 30M · Aug 2022 (Kleiner Perkins); Extension of the Series D first raised in Mar 2020Method | Be the first | Back |
| 15 | HousingAnywhere#47 in the NetherlandsRuns an online marketplace where students and young professionals book mid- to long-term rooms and apartments from landlords, with brands Kamernet and Studapart, across Europe and the US. | Series C · USD 29M · Jan 2021Over 30 million users a year across its brands in 125 cities · 2024 | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 29M · Jan 2021 (VNV Global, Real Web; Ergeny Investments); EUR 24MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 16 | WunderflatsProvides a marketplace for furnished apartments rented monthly or longer, connecting landlords with professionals, expats and companies relocating staff in Germany and other European markets. | Series C · USD 21M · Jul 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series C · USD 21M · Jul 2021 (Verdane; Axel Springer Digital Ventures, Creathor Ventures, PT1 Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 17 | RentSpreeRental application and screening platform for real estate agents and landlords, handling listings, tenant screening, leases and online rent collection. | Series B · USD 17.3M · Aug 2022Projected over USD 160M rent payments processed in 12 months · Aug 2022 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 17.3M · Aug 2022 (Green Visor Capital; Rally Ventures, California Association of Realtors, 645 Ventures, Vesta Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 18 | GarantmeActs as rent guarantor for tenants without a personal guarantor and insures landlords against unpaid rent, with a platform for estate agencies managing rentals in France. | Series B · USD 16.2M · Jan 2023ARR just over EUR 9M at end 2022 · Dec 2022 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 16.2M · Jan 2023 (Bpifrance Digital Venture; Bonsaï, 115K, New Alpha, Axeleo Capital); EUR 15MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 19 | BoomLeasing operating system for single-family rental operators combining rent reporting, tenant screening and an AI leasing and touring CRM. | Series A · USD 15M · Aug 2026Over 400 operators and about 500,000 units · Aug 2026 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 15M · Aug 2026 (S3 Ventures; Mischief VC, Starting Line VC, Company Ventures, Gilgamesh Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 20 | HomelikeRuns a booking platform for furnished apartments rented for one month or more, serving business travellers and companies, with landlords listing units across European cities. | Series B · USD 14M · Aug 201845,000 furnished apartments, 15,000+ corporate clients · Aug 2018 | Last known equity round: Series B · USD 14M · Aug 2018 (Spark Capital; Cherry Ventures, Lürssen, Coparion)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 21 | PiñataRenter rewards and credit-building program run with property managers, rewarding on-time rent with points and reporting payments to credit bureaus free of charge. | Series A · USD 13M · Mar 2022Hundreds of property management partners · Mar 2022 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 13M · Mar 2022 (Wilshire Lane Capital; Ron Moelis)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 22 | RentRediMobile and web app for independent landlords and their tenants covering rental listings, applications, tenant screening, digital leases, maintenance requests and rent collection. | Series A · USD 12M · Apr 2022Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 12M · Apr 2022 (K1 Investment Management)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 23 | CredAlugaRental guarantee provider in Brazil that replaces guarantors and deposits for tenants, working with partner real estate agencies and build-to-rent projects. | Series A · USD 11.3M · Sep 2025More than 30,000 contracts in three years · Sep 2025 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 11.3M · Sep 2025 (Provence Partners; Caravela, Honey Island by 4UM, Norte); BRL 60MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 24 | KeyperLets UAE tenants pay annual rent in monthly instalments while landlords receive the full year upfront, through an app that also manages leases and rent collection. | Series A · USD 11M · Jul 2026USD 44M+ of rent financed since launch, USD 19M in 2026 YTD · Jul 2026 | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 11M · Jul 2026 (Speedinvest; NeoVentures, MEVP, Dubai Future District Fund, Property Finder)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 25 | FlatfairLets UK tenants rent without a cash deposit through a deposit-replacement scheme, with rent payments and end-of-tenancy dispute handling for letting agents and landlords. | Series A · USD 11M · Sep 2019Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 11M · Sep 2019 (Index Ventures; Adevinta Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| — | CasaListed · TSE · 7196 | USD 48MMarket cap · Jul 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| — | Rent.com.auListed · ASX · RNT | USD 47MMarket cap · Oct 2026Listed company · not ranked | |||
| 26 | OwnifyRent-to-own style homeownership program where first-time buyers move in with a small down payment and gradually buy equity from investors through fixed monthly payments. | Seed · USD 7M · Jun 2023Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 7M · Jun 2023 (Lobby Capital; Socially Financed, Gaingels)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 27 | TurboTenantOnline toolkit for independent landlords to list rentals, screen tenants, sign leases and collect rent, free for landlords and paid mainly by applicants. | Series A · USD 6.5M · Jul 2019Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Series A · USD 6.5M · Jul 2019 (RET Ventures)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 28 | SpotahomeOperates an online platform where tenants book verified mid- and long-term rental homes without visiting, with video-checked listings and booking managed online across European cities. | Strategic round · USD 5.7M · Apr 2025Profitable at EBITDA level since the second half of 2024 · Apr 2025 | Last known equity round: Strategic round · USD 5.7M · Apr 2025 (Actyus); EUR 5M from new investorsMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 29 | BadiMatches people looking for rooms in shared flats with landlords and flatmates through an app using compatibility profiles, for monthly room rentals in Spanish and European cities. | Venture round · USD 5.4M · Jun 2024Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Venture round · USD 5.4M · Jun 2024 (Barlon Capital); EUR 5M of equity; a EUR 2M loan not countedMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 30 | Standby DepositsSecurity deposit alternative for US renters, letting tenants replace upfront cash deposits with a guarantee offered through property managers. | Seed · USD 5.3M · Apr 2023Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 5.3M · Apr 2023 (Brunnur Ventures; Stodir hf)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 31 | RentberryLong-term rental platform where tenants search listings, apply and pay rent online, and landlords screen applicants, sign leases and collect payments. | Equity crowdfunding · USD 5M · Aug 2026Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Equity crowdfunding · USD 5M · Aug 2026; Equity crowdfundingMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 32 | CanopyGives UK renters a digital rent passport with referencing, credit-building from rent payments and deposit-replacement options, used by tenants and letting agents. | Venture round · USD 3.8M · Aug 2019Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Venture round · USD 3.8M · Aug 2019 (Experian); GBP 3.1MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 33 | ChexyRent payment app letting Canadian tenants pay rent by credit card and earn rewards, while landlords receive payment by bank transfer. | Seed · USD 3M · May 2024Over CAD 10M of rent processed each month · Jun 2024 | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 3M · May 2024 (Venrex; Crossbeam Venture, GroundBreak Ventures, Antler); CAD 4.1MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 34 | ZazumeDigitises medium- and long-term residential renting for small Spanish landlords, guaranteeing rent, finding and screening tenants, handling repairs and showing payments and incidents in real time. | Venture round · USD 2.9M · Jun 2026Over EUR 25M of rents guaranteed; revenue tripled in 2024 · Apr 2025 | Last known equity round: Venture round · USD 2.9M · Jun 2026 (Nordstar, GTV Capital); EUR 2.5MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 35 | SpleetOffers Nigerian tenants rent management and rent-now-pay-later financing so they can pay rent monthly, while landlords receive rent upfront. | Seed · USD 2.6M · Oct 2022Over USD 3.5M of rent processed, 1,000+ tenants housed · Oct 2022 | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 2.6M · Oct 2022 (MaC Venture Capital; Daba)Method | Be the first | Back |
| 36 | FlentLeases premium homes from landlords and rents them fully furnished to working professionals on flexible leases, handling design, screening, maintenance and rent assurance in Bengaluru. | Pre-Series A · USD 2M · Jan 2026About 350 rooms in 140 homes at 90-95% occupancy · Jan 2026 | Last known equity round: Pre-Series A · USD 2M · Jan 2026 (Incubate Fund Asia; WEH Ventures, Twin & Bull Family Office, 91Ventures, Untitled VC); INR 17 crore of equity; INR 4 crore of debt not countedMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 37 | SmallSmallLets Nigerian renters pay rent monthly instead of yearly upfront and gives landlords tenant vetting and management, alongside furnished stays and home-buying products in Lagos and Abuja. | Seed · USD 2M · Oct 2022476,000+ registrations since 2018 · Oct 2022 | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 2M · Oct 2022 (Techstars, Oyster Ventures, Asymmetry Ventures, Vivaz); USD 2M of equity; USD 1M of debt not countedMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 38 | PadderGuarantor-as-a-service platform for Ontario renters with non-traditional financial profiles, guaranteeing rent to landlords through an insurance policy in exchange for a one-time fee. | Seed · USD 1.8M · Feb 2026Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 1.8M · Feb 2026 (North Exit Ventures; Westdale Properties); CAD 2.5MMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 39 | HomepplProvides UK landlords and agents with tenant referencing that uses open banking data and anti-fraud checks to assess applicants fairly. | Seed · USD 1.4M · Sep 2021Key metrics not disclosed | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 1.4M · Sep 2021; Equity crowdfundingMethod | Be the first | Back |
| 40 | HomieDigital rental platform in Mexico that lets tenants rent apartments without a guarantor and offers landlords guaranteed rent and lease management. | Seed · USD 1.3M · Oct 2018Over 2,000 rental properties managed · Jan 2022 | Last known equity round: Seed · USD 1.3M · Oct 2018 (Fondo de la Alianza del Pacífico); Later strategic round with Vinte (Jan 2022), amount not disclosedMethod | Be the first | Back |
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- Rize · Saudi Arabia · Middle East & North AfricaJan 2025; SAR 132M of equity and debt; equity share not disclosedBack
- Leap · United States · North AmericaMay 2023; Amount not disclosedBack
- Landing · United States · North AmericaAug 2022; USD 125M of debt and equity; equity share not disclosedBack
- Immomio · Germany · EuropeAug 2021; Amount not disclosedBack
- Rently · United States · North AmericaMar 2021; Amount not disclosedBack
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- Rent.com.au · AustraliaASX · RNT · USD 47M (Oct 2026)
- Casa · JapanTSE · 7196 · USD 48M (Jul 2026)
- Entrust · JapanTSE · 7191
- Grainger · United KingdomLSE · GRI
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Calendar. Global segment rankings are published twice a year. Next edition: January 27, 2027.
Eligibility. At least $1M raised in equity, non-listed company, main activity in this segment (rentals). A company appears in one segment only.
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