TULU is a technology company.
TULU has raised $22.0M across 2 funding rounds.
TULU has raised $22.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
TULU has raised $22.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
TULU's investors include Cerulean Ventures, Regeneration.VC.
TULU is a technology company building an AI-powered platform that provides on-demand access to household essentials, lifestyle products, and services directly within residential buildings.[1][3][5] It serves residents in multi-family properties and property managers by offering rentals (e.g., appliances, scooters), shopping (e.g., snacks, toiletries), printing, and mobility solutions like e-bikes, all via a mobile app, promoting sustainability, reduced ownership costs, and enhanced urban living.[3][4][5] Operating in over 60 cities across North America and expanding globally, TULU leverages real-time data and AI for personalized recommendations and usage insights, with reported revenue of $6.1 million and 30 employees.[1][3]
The platform solves key urban challenges like limited space, high living costs, and inconvenience by enabling hyper-local, 24/7 access to items without leaving the building, fostering community and eco-friendly consumption.[1][5] Growth momentum includes global expansion, partnerships in Europe and the UK, and a focus on tech-driven urban solutions, with teams in engineering, design, and data science driving innovation.[1][3]
TULU originated at MIT’s DesignX incubator, founded by architect Yishai Lehavi and environmental entrepreneur Yael Shemer around 2019.[1][4] Their collaboration merged Yishai's expertise in the built environment with Yael's focus on sustainable consumption, aiming to reimagine urban living and reduce city living costs through shared access to products.[1]
Early traction came from piloting in apartment buildings and dorms, evolving into a global operation serving 50,000 users across multiple countries, with services like on-demand rentals and printing.[1][3] Pivotal moments include tech integrations (e.g., AI analytics) and market launches in North America, Israel (headquarters in Tel Aviv), and Europe, supported by key leaders like VP of R&D Oren Tvila, VP of Product Yuval Shalem, and Head of Sales EU/UK Peter Van Keulen.[1]
TULU rides the smart buildings and sharing economy trends, integrating AI into proptech to transform residential spaces into self-sufficient hubs amid urbanization and sustainability demands.[1][3][5] Timing aligns with post-pandemic shifts toward contactless services, rising e-scooter adoption, and proptech investments, where market forces like high urban density and space constraints favor on-demand models over ownership.[3][4][6]
It influences the ecosystem by partnering with property managers for data-driven optimizations, boosting resident retention, and competing with players like Furlenco or smart lock firms while pioneering in-building commerce.[4] This positions TULU as a leader in reducing urban consumption footprints, with potential to shape standards for AI-enhanced community living.[1][5]
TULU is poised for accelerated growth through deeper AI integrations, more city partnerships, and service expansions like advanced mobility or on-demand maintenance.[1][5] Trends in proptech, sustainable urbanism, and micro-mobility will propel it, especially as buildings prioritize resident experience data amid rising real estate competition.[3][6]
Its influence may evolve into a full urban lifestyle platform, potentially influencing global standards for responsible consumption—redefining how city dwellers access daily needs, much like it started by merging architecture and environmental innovation at MIT.[1]
TULU has raised $22.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $17.0M Series A in November 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2025 | $17.0M Series A | Cerulean Ventures, Regeneration.VC | |
| Sep 1, 2022 | $5.0M Series A | Cerulean Ventures, Regeneration.VC |