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hostU Growth Score
55
CB Rank
94234
Heat Score
22
hostU is a rental platform designed specifically for university students and faculty.
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PrivateSeed Chicago, Illinois, United States1-10 www.joinhostu.com/
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Overview

hostU
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Growth Score
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Growth Score55
-7 pts
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Heat Score 22
-15 pts
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Recent Milestones
Raised Funding Round
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About hostU

CB Rank
94234
hostU is a rental platform designed specifically for university students and faculty.
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PrivateSeed Chicago, Illinois, United States1-10 www.joinhostu.com/
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Details

Legal Name hostU, Inc.
Operating Status Active
Company Type For Profit
Founders  Bella Le Sage
About the Company
hostU is a platform that facilitates medium-term shared housing rentals within the university community, connecting students and faculty in need of housing with those looking to rent out their space.
Predictions & Insights

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Products & Services

hostU Platform
An online marketplace connecting university-affiliated students and faculty for medium-term shared housing rentals and sublets.
Listing Service for Hosts
A service allowing university-affiliated users to list their available housing for sublet to verified guests.

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Financials

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News

News and Press

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Technology
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IT Spend

$485.6KThis year, hostU is projected to spend $485.6K on IT, according to Aberdeen.

Active Website Tech Count

22hostU is actively using 22 technologies for its website, according to BuiltWith. These include IPhone / Mobile Compatible, SSL by Default, and  HSTS.
Sub-Organizations
Frequently Asked Questions

Where is hostU's headquarters? hostU is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.Who invested in hostU? hostU has 5 investors including Mark Wassersug and  Pat Breen.When was the last funding round for hostU? hostU closed its last funding round on
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from a Seed round.Who are hostU's competitors? Alternatives and possible competitors to hostU may include HousingAnywhere, AmberStudent, and  Student.com.How much funding has hostU raised to date? hostU has raised
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