# Student.com Ventures

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/student-com-ventures

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Website: www.student.com
- Total disclosed funding: $105M
- Latest round: Series C (Feb 15, 2019)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Student.com is a global marketplace dedicated to connecting students with tailored accommodation options, enhancing the housing search experience for those pursuing higher education.Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Student.com Ventures Limited operates as a marketplace for student accommodation. The company has successfully closed five deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on February 15, 2019. During this Series C round, they raised USD 10.00 mn from CITIC Capital Holdings. Luke Nolan is the founder of the company.Student.com is a leading global marketplace specializing in student accommodation. The platform connects students with a variety of housing options including private halls, shared apartments, and studios. Catering to students from over 1,000 universities in more than 400 cities worldwide, particularly in the UK, Australia, and the US, it facilitates the entire booking process from application submissions to lease confirmations and pre-payment arrangements.Student.com generates revenue through a transaction-based business model, earning income from booking fees tied to rental agreements made via its platform. Revenue streams include both B2C transactions with students and potential commission-based partnerships with property owners. Their pricing plans vary by type and location, featuring cashback incentives for referrals and promotional discounts for early bookings, contributing to a robust revenue stream.Following the USD 10.00 mn raised in the Series C funding on February 15, 2019, Student.com aims to enhance its offering and expand into new markets. The company is focusing on broadening its reach across additional educational hubs globally. Specific targeted regions for expansion include larger cities in Asia and Europe. The new funding will support these initiatives by facilitating the development of new products and enhancing the platform's capabilities for better user experience.

## Funding rounds

- Series C, Feb 15, 2019, $10M — CITIC Capital Holdings
- Series C, Dec 19, 2018, $10M — CITIC Capital Holdings, Vy Capital, Expa
- Series C, Feb 11, 2016, $60M — Horizons Ventures, Vy Capital, Expa
- Series B, Feb 1, 2015, $25M — Horizons Ventures, Vy Capital, Expa

## Investors

- Horizons Ventures — Series B, Series C
- Vy Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vy-capital) — Series B, Series C
- Expa (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/expa) — Series B, Series C
- CITIC Capital Holdings (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/citic-capital-holdings) — Series C