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§ Private Profile · New City, NY, USA
A social club launching in New York City, dedicated to fostering a girls-only community space for connection and engagement in the city.
Kiki, a New York City-based organization, has pivoted from operating a subletting platform to launching a "girls-only" club in New York City. Its prior platform facilitated short-term subletting for stays up to six months, connecting listers with renters and offering payment tracking and e-signed agreements, charging a 10% commission. The company secured a $6 million seed round in August 2023, led by Blackbird Ventures, achieving a $28 million valuation. Other investors included Harry Uffindell (ex-Airbnb), Bowen Pan (Facebook Marketplace founder), and Michelle Battersby (ex-Bumble). The subletting service targeted students and peers in New Zealand, Australia, and New York. Kiki was founded in 2018 by Toby Thomas-Smith. Its business model centers on takes 10% commission on rent for each sublet listing.
Kiki has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round.
Kiki has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Kiki has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Kiki's investors include Blackbird Ventures, Bowen Pan, Harry Uffindell, Jaikumar Ganesh, Mahesh Muralidhar, Michelle Battersby, Tyler Trerotola.
Kiki has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Seed in August 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 | $6M Seed | Blackbird Ventures | Bowen PAN, Harry Uffindell, Jaikumar Ganesh, Mahesh Muralidhar, Michelle Battersby, Tyler Trerotola | Announced |