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Student.com is a technology company.
Student.com has raised $130.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at Student.com.
Student.com has raised $130.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Student.com is the world's leading marketplace for student housing. Since 2011, we've helped millions of students find their ideal home by offering a wide selection of vetted, student-only rooms in top neighbourhoods around the world.
Student.com has raised $130.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $10.0M Series C in February 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2019 | $10M Series C | Citic Capital | — | Announced |
| Feb 11, 2016 | $60M Series B | — | Daniel EK, Hugo Barra, Martin Lorentzon, Expa, Shakil Khan, VY Capital | Announced |
| Feb 1, 2016 | $60M Series U | — | Graph Ventures, Pitchdrive, Toon Coppens, WIM Derkinderen, Daniel EK, Expa, Horizons Ventures, Hugo Barra, Martin Lorentzon, VY Capital | Announced |
Key people at Student.com.
Student.com is the world's leading online marketplace for student housing, offering a platform where students can search, compare, and book vetted accommodations in over 400 cities across 32 countries, listing more than 2.5 million beds.[1][2][4][5] It serves university and college students aged 18-25 seeking off-campus housing like purpose-built student accommodations (PBSA), shared flats, or private studios, solving the pain points of finding secure, affordable, and university-proximate housing amid global study mobility.[3][5] Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Dubai with teams in London, Austin, Shanghai, Sydney, and Kuala Lumpur, the company has raised $80M in funding (latest Series C-II round $10M six years ago), employs around 237 people, and reports estimated annual revenue of $36.9M with 20% employee growth last year.[1][2]
Student.com was founded in 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, originally as Overseas Studentliving before rebranding; it acquired the Student.com domain in January 2015.[1][3] Key early investors include VY Capital, Li Ka-shing's Horizons Ventures, Expa, Spotify founders Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon, Hugo Barra (ex-Facebook VR), and Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital, enabling global expansion.[2] The idea emerged to simplify student housing bookings in a fragmented market, with pivotal moments like a $10M Series C+ round from CITIC Group (totaling $80M raised) and market entries such as India in 2020, building on initial traction in major study destinations.[1][2][3] As part of The Dot Group, it has evolved into a pioneer in the student economy, partnering recently with Visa Cash App Racing Bulls for 2025 initiatives targeting student experiences.[1]
Student.com rides the wave of surging global student mobility, with millions pursuing higher education abroad amid rising university enrollments and demand for off-campus housing in tech-savvy markets like the UK, US, Australia, and emerging hubs like India.[1][3] Timing aligns with post-pandemic recovery in study travel and proptech growth, where digital marketplaces disrupt traditional real estate leasing by prioritizing speed, transparency, and mobile-first access for Gen Z users.[2][4] Favorable market forces include PBSA supply expansion and investor interest in the $100B+ student housing sector; the company influences the ecosystem by standardizing bookings, fostering provider partnerships, and innovating student experiences (e.g., 2025 motorsport tie-ups), while enabling data-driven insights for the broader edtech-real estate intersection.[1][5]
Student.com is poised for accelerated growth through AI-enhanced personalization, deeper integrations with universities, and expansion into underserved markets like Asia and Latin America, capitalizing on its marketplace dominance and recent partnerships.[1][2] Trends like hybrid learning, sustainability-focused housing, and embedded finance (e.g., flexible payments) will shape its trajectory, potentially boosting revenue beyond $36.9M via premium services.[2][5] Its influence may evolve from pure booking platform to full student-life ecosystem player under The Dot Group, solidifying its role as the go-to for secure, hassle-free housing in a borderless education world—echoing its founding promise to empower student success.[4][6]
Student.com has raised $130.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Student.com's investors include CITIC Capital, Daniel Ek, Hugo Barra, Martin Lorentzon, Expa, Shakil Khan, Vy Capital, Graph Ventures, Pitchdrive, Toon Coppens, Wim Derkinderen, Horizons Ventures.
