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Building the first car-free neighborhood from scratch in the U.S - the firs one in Tempe, Arizona,

Tempe, United StatesFounded 2018Real Estate
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2022
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Culdesac

Culdesac, accessible via culdesac.com, is an innovative startup that has developed the first car-free neighborhood in the United States, located in Tempe, Arizona. The company aims to redefine urban living by creating a community where residents can live without the need for private cars. This is achieved through a combination of well-thought-out urban design and the integration of various mobility and delivery services.

Culdesac Tempe offers rental apartments that are centered around communal courtyards, which serve as outdoor living spaces. These courtyards come equipped with amenities such as BBQ areas, fire pits, and hammocks, fostering a sense of community among residents. The apartments themselves are inspired by the Arizona desert landscape, providing a unique and aesthetically pleasing living environment.

The target clients for Culdesac are individuals and families who prioritize a car-free lifestyle and value community living. This includes young professionals, students, and environmentally conscious individuals who are looking for a convenient and sustainable way of living.

Culdesac operates in the real estate and urban development market, with a specific focus on sustainable and community-centric living solutions. The business model revolves around leasing residential units and providing additional services that enhance the car-free living experience. This includes partnerships with local businesses for food delivery, grocery services, and other daily needs, as well as offering shared mobility options like scooters and bikes.

Revenue is generated primarily through rental income from the apartments. Additional income streams include fees for extended living spaces, such as booking extra rooms for visiting guests, and potentially from partnerships with local businesses that provide services to the residents.

In summary, Culdesac is pioneering a new way of urban living by creating car-free communities that offer convenience, sustainability, and a strong sense of community.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Tempe, United States
Employees
35
Open positions
3
Dealroom signal
62.5/100
Industry
Real Estate
Sub-industry
Construction
Sector
Real Estate, Hard Tech, YC S18
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

5 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AOther financing Jan 2022 $30M $120M Founders Fund · Zigg Capital · Byers Capital · Initialized Capital ↗
EARLY VCOther financing Nov 2019 $10M $40M Bessemer Venture Partners · Kairos · Khosla Ventures · Initialized Capital —
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Growth signals

Culdesac website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Culdesac is 22K monthly website visits, down 21.4% over the last three months. Culdesac's team declined 12.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits22K 3-month web change-21.4% 1-year team growth-12.5%
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Investors

10 investors on the cap table

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Seed3 investors entered at this stage

Series A7 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 12 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 1 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Market sentiment

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