# UniPlaces

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/uniplaces

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: London, UK
- Website: www.uniplaces.com
- Total disclosed funding: $27M
- Latest round: Series A (Nov 18, 2015)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

UniPlaces Limited is an online platform specializing in renting furnished accommodations tailored for students and young professionals, connecting landlords with tenants across major European cities like London, Paris, and Berlin.UniPlaces Limited is dedicated to simplifying the rental process by providing a user-friendly platform for renting furnished accommodations. Founded in 2011 by Ben Grech and Mariano Kostelec, the company is headquartered in London, UK. In November 2015, UniPlaces raised GBP 14.92 million in a Series A funding round led by Atomico, with participation from Caixa Capital, Octopus Investments, and Shilling Capital Partners. This round valued the company at GBP 221.53 million post-money. The company has completed a total of five deals since its inception.UniPlaces specializes in facilitating the rental of furnished accommodations, including rooms, flats, and apartments, primarily for students and young professionals across major cities such as Berlin, Paris, London, and Lisbon. The platform provides a comprehensive solution to common rental challenges, enabling users to easily browse numerous listings according to individual preferences and budgets. In addition to its core rental services, UniPlaces enhances the experience for both landlords and tenants by offering customer support and property listing management services.In the most recent fiscal year, UniPlaces reported a revenue of GBP 3,005,762.90. The company's financial performance indicated an EBITDA of -GBP 3,241,016.40 for the same year, reflecting the costs associated with its operational activities.Following the Series A funding round in November 2015, UniPlaces plans to utilize the GBP 14.92 million raised to further develop its platform and introduce new services that enhance user experience. The company aims to expand into additional European markets, targeting cities that exhibit growing student populations by the end of 2022. With the recent funding, UniPlaces is strategically positioned to enhance its product offerings while solidifying its presence in existing markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Nov 18, 2015, $23M — Atomico, Caixa Capital, Shilling Capital Partners, Octopus Investments
- Series A, Sep 29, 2014, $3.5M — Shilling Capital Partners, Octopus Investments
- Seed, Oct 30, 2013, $1.1M — Octopus Investments

## Investors

- Octopus Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/octopus-investments) — Seed, Series A
- Shilling Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shilling-capital-partners) — Series A
- Atomico (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atomico) — Series A
- Caixa Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/caixa-capital) — Series A