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Obligo
Obligo is a financial technology company founded by cyber security and data science experts
About Obligo
Obligo operates in the real estate market, offering a modern solution to traditional security deposits for renters and landlords. The company provides a flexible deposit alternative that allows tenants to avoid upfront security deposits and instead use a billing authorization technology. This technology ensures that landlords are paid instantly on claims, while tenants can repay any billed damages in installments. Obligo's services cater to both tenants and property managers, ensuring a seamless and secure rental experience. The business model revolves around providing a deposit-free renting experience, generating revenue through service fees and installment repayments. Obligo's market includes residential renters and property managers looking for efficient and secure rental transactions. The company's innovative approach helps renters save money and provides landlords with immediate financial security.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 90
- Open positions
- 7
- Dealroom signal
- 64.8/100
- Industry
- Fintech
- Sub-industry
- Financial Management Solutions
- Sector
- Fintech, Property Management, Billing, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Security, Banking, Proptech, Core AI, Scientific, Arts & Culture, Cybersecurity, AI Applications
Latest news
Press, funding announcements and product moves mentioning Obligo.
Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBTDebt | Nov 2024 | $18M | — | Viola Credit | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Nov 2024 | $18M | $175M | Entrée Capital · 10D · MUFG Innovation Partners · Highsage ventures | ↗ |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Obligo is 40K monthly website visits, up 100% over the last three months. Obligo's team declined 2.2% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
83North
Entrée Capital
HFZ Capital
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
10D
Viola Credit- HVHighsage ventures
Alumni Ventures
La Maison Partners
MUFG Innovation Partners
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
True Global Ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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