Subletting app Kiki raises $6M by using dating app concepts to match listings and renters
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Short summary:
- Kiki, formerly known as EasyRent, a subletting startup, has successfully closed a $6 million seed round of funding to support its upcoming relaunch in New York City this fall.
- Blackbird Ventures led the round with $4.5 million, while notable backers from the tech industry, including former Airbnb executive Harry Uffindell, Facebook Marketplace founder Bowen Pan, and former
- Bumble executive Michelle Battersby, among others, also participated.
- Kiki aims to match people looking to rent their homes for up to six months with potential renters.
- The app focuses on individuals who travel for extended periods and wish to sublet their homes while away.
- Kiki uses an “invite-only friend of friends” model to ensure security and comfort for both parties, and users must link their Instagram accounts for verification.
- The app is set to launch initially in one neighborhood in New York City and plans to expand to other neighborhoods and cities.
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