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Starcity

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Lifestyle brand building a new category of real estate between hotel and housing

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2016eCommerce & Marketplaces

Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2020

Headcount 100–500 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About Starcity

Starcity is a pioneering company in the urban housing market, focusing on creating innovative co-living spaces. Founded in 2016 and backed by $30M in funding, Starcity aims to address the housing crisis in major cities by offering affordable, community-oriented living solutions. The company primarily serves urban renters who seek flexible leasing options and a sense of community. Operating in both the U.S. and Europe, Starcity's business model revolves around developing and managing co-living properties, generating revenue through rental income and membership fees. The company also leverages technology, such as its mobile app, to enhance the living experience for its members.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Employees: 290
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 88.4/100
Industry: Real Estate
Sub-industry: Search, Buy & Rent, Construction
Sector: eCommerce & Marketplaces, Lifestyle, Community, Housing, Branding, Proptech, Building, Apartment, Accommodation, Sustainable Development Goals
Business model: Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus: b2c
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Funding history

7 recorded events

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Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	Jun 2021	$0	—	Common	—
SERIES BOther financing	Apr 2020	$30M	$120M	Y Combinator · Peak State Ventures · Reshape Holdings · Pay It Forward VC	↗

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Starcity website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Starcity is 150 monthly website visits, down 46.4% over the last three months. Starcity's team grew 34.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits150 3-month web change-46.4% 1-year team growth+34.3%

Monthly website visitsFeb 2016–May 2024

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