Maveron is a consumer-only venture capital firm. Founded in 1998 by Dan Levitan and Howard Schultz, the firm has offices in San Francisco and Seattle. Maveron investments include Zulily, Allbirds, Common, August Home, eBay, Capella Education, General Assembly, and Trupanion. Maveron's name was coined from the words ''maverick'' and ''vision.'' Maveron funds seed and Series A companies that empower consumers to live on their terms. Based in SF and Seattle and invest coast-to-coast. Maveron has adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider.

Maveron

Alpaca VC leads Seed rounds in founders that are reshaping the real world. We believe that layering technology over daily life transforms how the real world works, so we invest in the people, products, and processes that power commerce in the physical world.    Led by a diverse team of company builders, operators, and analytical thinkers, Alpaca develops a repeatable playbook to help its entrepreneurs most efficiently progress from Seed to Series A.

Alpaca VC

Evolution VC Partners invest and partner with disruptive companies with a strong team, product, and market opportunity.  They help entrepreneurs build great companies and consider themselves to be investment accelerators and will seek to be active creators of value for their portfolio companies.

Evolution VC Partners

Created in 2017, Convivialité Ventures, is the venture arm of Pernod Ricard and is based in San Francisco . By nurturing entrepreneurship, Convivialité  plays a key role in the development of innovative and inspiring new offerings that not only embrace, but also shape, the future evolution of socializing.

Convivialite Ventures

Sand Hill Angels is a group of Silicon Valley angel investors passionate about helping entrepreneurs get to the next level. What makes the group unique is the collective experience of its members building and scaling deep technology companies. The group has been around for more than two decades. Sand Hill Angels works openly and collaboratively with venture capital funds, other angel organizations, and the Bay Area ecosystem that fosters the growth of technology startups.  For additional information, visit www.sandhillangels.com or follow @SandHillAngels.com on Twitter.

Sand Hill Angels

Eastward Capital Partners is a U.S.-based venture debt firm investing in IT, communications, alternative energy, and healthcare companies.

Eastward Capital Partners

Mark Ventures invests in small and high growth potential companies in the Argentinean market, with a clear opportunity to growth regionally or internationally. We become minority but significant stockholders and work through the company’s growth process. We work alongside entrepreneurs to build lasting companies with international growth potential. We have both the financial strength and the deep operating experience it takes to make a meaningful difference in our portfolio companies. Through our extensive network of global contacts, we are able to help our companies successfully grow and internationalize.

Mark Ventures

ATX Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that focuses on leading Seed, Series A, and early-stage software investments across the US. The firm invests in disruptive and emerging B2B software, APIs, applications, frontier tech, and marketplaces across a number of industries including Supply Chain, FinTech, InsurTech, and Future of Work. ATX also opportunistically invests into different stages, investment structures, and profiles outside of their early stage fund vehicles.

ATX Venture Partners

RXR Realty is a vertically integrated private real estate company specializing in investment management, property management, development, design, construction, leasing, and financing. It is committed to building socially, economically, and environmentally responsible communities that source and execute acquisitions, joint ventures, and equity investments by pursuing returns in-line with its value-add strategies, opportunistic outlooks, and risk mitigation. RXR Realty was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in New York.

RXR Realty

Nicol Investment Company invests multifamily, senior housing, self-storage, office, retail, and agriculture properties. It has its headquarters in Nashville in Tennessee.

Nicol Investment Company

Liquid2 Ventures provides technology startups with seed-stage investments and is based in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 2015 by Joe Montana, Mike Miller, and Michael Ma.

Liquid 2 Ventures

The Guild

Here at The Guild, we’re on a mission to craft experiences that travelers and renters love, and foster connected communities. Our properties allow for you to live with us full-time or stay anywhere from a few nights to a few months in a fully furnished apartment. Whether you’re a digital nomad exploring new cities, you’re traveling a few days for work, or you want to live in a connected community - we have the option for you. Since launching in 2016, we’ve raised over $40 million from venture capital investors that are dedicated to helping us build a global brand. We operate more than 2,000 units across 6 markets and are looking to build a new platform for living.

The Guild is a tech-enabled hospitality startup that offers flexible living experiences in prime urban locations across the US. Founded in 2016, the company operates a portfolio of modern furnished apartments that combine the comfort and amenities of a hotel with the convenience and space of a home.

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The Guild is a tech-enabled hospitality startup that offers flexible living experiences in prime urban locations across the US. Founded in 2016, the company operates a portfolio of modern furnished apartments that combine the comfort and amenities of a hotel with the convenience and space of a home.
The Guild's properties feature personalized services like on-demand grocery stocking and housekeeping, along with access to upscale building amenities such as rooftop terraces, outdoor pools, state-of-the-art gyms, and private lounges. This unique concept caters to a diverse range of guests, including travelers seeking a home-like experience, remote workers desiring a flexible living setup, and families in need of spacious accommodations.
The company utilizes technology to create a seamless experience for its guests, enabling services like mobile check-in and direct communication with staff. However, The Guild also recognizes the importance of human interaction, offering 24/7 access to employees for personalized recommendations and issue resolution.
Originally focused on short-term rentals, The Guild expanded its offerings to include long-term leases, providing a comprehensive platform for flexible living. In January 2022, the company acquired CREA Management, adding over 5,000 units to its portfolio and pipeline, solidifying its position in the rapidly growing flexible living market.
As of January 2022, The Guild managed over 2,000 units across 12 communities in seven US markets, including Denver, Miami, Austin, and Dallas, with plans to expand to 10,000 units in the top 25 markets by the end of 2023. In March 2023, The Guild was acquired by an undisclosed entity, marking a significant milestone in its journey.

Outsite is a global network of co-living spaces designed for digital nomads, remote workers, and location-independent professionals. Founded in 2015, Outsite offers fully-furnished private accommodations, such as apartments, studios, and private rooms, with reliable high-speed internet, workspaces, and amenities tailored for remote work and productivity.
As of 2024, Outsite operates 49 co-living spaces across the US, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. These locations range from urban centers to coastal retreats and alpine getaways, providing a diverse array of destinations for digital nomads to explore while maintaining their work routine.
Outsite's co-living spaces are equipped with dedicated workspaces, including desks, common areas, and, in some locations, coworking cafes. Accommodations typically feature private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, fully-equipped kitchens, outdoor spaces, and other amenities like pools, hot tubs, and laundry facilities.
To ensure a seamless experience, each Outsite location has a dedicated Community Manager who assists with check-in, organizes events, and provides support to guests. The company also partners with organizations like One Tree Planted to promote sustainability, planting a tree for every booking made.
Outsite operates on a membership model, offering annual and lifetime plans that provide access to exclusive deals, perks, and the ability to book stays across their global network. Members can earn credits and rewards for longer stays, fostering a sense of community among digital nomads who frequently move between Outsite locations.

Outsite

The Collective is a pioneering co-living company that offers a new way of urban living for renters, particularly those in their 20s and 30s, in London. It operates large-scale co-living buildings that provide private en-suite or studio apartments along with access to shared amenities like gyms, cinemas, spas, co-working spaces, and community events. The company's primary focus is on offering convenience, community, and an enhanced living experience through fully-furnished units, utilities included, housekeeping services, and a vibrant events program.
The Collective's flagship properties include the 550-room The Collective Old Oak in West London and the 705-room world's largest co-living building in Canary Wharf. The company's business model is centered around providing value for money by allowing tenants to trade private space for more communal areas, resulting in lower rents compared to traditional apartments. This approach aims to address the growing demand for affordable housing among young professionals in major cities.
In response to the pandemic, The Collective adapted its events program to a hybrid format, offering both in-person and virtual options. It also partnered with experts to introduce wellness initiatives and practices to support members' mental and physical health during lockdowns. While The Collective faced challenges during the pandemic, leading to its collapse in late 2021, its two live sites in London remained operational after reaching an agreement with stakeholders, indicating confidence in the co-living model's fundamentals.
The Collective's acquisition by Red Door Ventures fell through in mid-2018, but lenders Deutsche Bank and Catalina RE provided substantial debt for the Old Oak development, valuing it higher than the initial asking price, implying a yield of around 4.00%. This demonstrated the investment community's confidence in the collective living concept.

The Collective

PodShare is a co-living community that offers an innovative housing solution catering to millennials, digital nomads, and individuals seeking flexibility, affordability, and a sense of community. The company operates on the principle of "access, not ownership," providing members with access to fully furnished private sleeping pods and shared amenities across multiple locations.
PodShare's housing network spans various neighborhoods in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with plans to expand further. The core concept revolves around custom-built 50 sq ft sleeping pods that are part of larger shared living spaces. This co-living arrangement not only promotes cost-effectiveness but also fosters social interaction and a sense of community among members, which the company refers to as "maximum collisions."
The PodShare model offers an all-inclusive living experience, encompassing furnished accommodations, utilities, toiletries, daily cleaning services, and additional perks like access to food, events, gyms, software, and entertainment subscriptions. The flexible payment options and no-deposit policy contribute to a hassle-free living experience for members.
PodShare's disruptive approach addresses the challenges of unaffordable and inflexible housing in urban areas. By offering a location-independent housing network, members can seamlessly transfer their accommodations without the need to pay for multiple residences simultaneously.
Founded in 2012 by Elvina Beck, a Russian-born entrepreneur, PodShare has grown from its first location in Hollywood to multiple sites across Los Angeles. In 2019, the company expanded to San Francisco, marking its first location outside of Los Angeles. Beck's vision aligns with the evolving societal preferences, particularly among millennials and freelancers who value flexibility, affordability, and community over traditional living arrangements.

Podshare

Colonies is a pioneering French startup offering urban co-living solutions. It operates a unique co-living model that combines affordability, community, and convenience, particularly appealing to young professionals and students seeking more than just accommodation in cities. Each Colonies co-living space features fully furnished private bedrooms or studios alongside common areas designed to foster a sense of community.
The company's approach involves sourcing and refurbishing properties, furnishing them to create a blend of private and communal spaces. As of May 2022, Colonies had around 1,100 tenants across 180 sites in Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Nantes, Bordeaux, Lille, Berlin, and Brussels. Properties range from houses to apartment buildings, with larger developments like a 330-unit residence planned for delivery in Orsay in 2022.
Colonies aims to provide flexible, community-focused living environments with an average monthly rent of EUR 590 as of 2022, inclusive of utilities, insurance, internet, and weekly cleaning services for shared areas. The startup raised EUR 221 million in funding over four rounds by December 2023, with a EUR 30 million round led by Crédit Mutuel Impact in December 2023 to support expansion plans.
While initially targeting young professionals, Colonies has broadened its offerings to cater to students, who comprised 35% of its tenant base by 2022. The company envisions extending its co-living concept to families, offering amenities like childcare facilities and spaces for parents to socialize.

Colonies

Zoku is a pioneering home-office hybrid hotel concept designed for global nomads and traveling professionals. Launched in 2016, it redefines the traditional hotel experience by providing flexible living and working spaces under one roof. The brand's core offering is the Zoku Loft, a revolutionary room design that shifts the focus from the bed to the living area, featuring a multifunctional space with a kitchen, work desk, and loft-style sleeping area accessible via a retractable staircase.
Zoku's lofts are equipped with modern amenities, including fully-equipped kitchens, ample storage, office supplies, and stylish furnishings from Danish design brand Muuto. The concept prioritizes intelligent use of space, facilitating seamless transitions between living, working, and socializing. Beyond the lofts, Zoku offers diverse social areas, coworking spaces, rooftop gardens, fitness studios, and event venues to foster a sense of community and connection among residents and locals.
Since its inception in Amsterdam, Zoku has expanded to Copenhagen and Vienna, with plans to establish a presence in other European innovation hubs like London, Barcelona, Berlin, and Paris. The brand has garnered recognition for its innovative approach, winning accolades such as the 2015 Radical Innovation Award and "Best Innovation & Disruption" from the Serviced Apartment Awards.

Zoku

Companies that provide communal-living (co-living) spaces with separate or shared living spaces.

Companies that function on an owner-operator model or as a third party platform to provide fully furnished apartments/ houses for rent as a "ready-to-live" service for customers either on a month-to-month basis, or shorter/ longer stays as decided by the customer.

Companies that construct tiny or micro homes, often with reduced building/ assembly times with added eco-friendly elements.

Companies that construct mobile tiny or micro homes which can be attached to a vehicle to be transported.

Companies that develop housing that is designed to withstand and mitigate the impact of natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes using resilient building materials or special features.

Companies that develop solutions which support alternative living styles with solutions such as multipurpose and manoeuvrable furniture, modular sleeping pods, smart motorized storage solutions etc.

Living solutions that have a lower negative environmental impact compared with traditional homes

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