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§ Private Profile · London, United Kingdom
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.
Key people at Student.com.
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 |
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.
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]
