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Subletting app Kiki raises $6M by using dating app concepts to match listings and renters

Sep 1, 2023
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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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