Mexican proptech startup announces three new features for its rental portal

February 11, 2020
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Proptech startup, Homie, has had an exciting couple of months. First, it raised more than US$7 million in December, and now it has announced three new features for its home rental platform, including a solution to security deposits.

These innovations will contribute to the startup’s objective of increasing the number of properties under its management from its current 2,000 to 15,000 this year.

The proptech had closed more than US$7 million in December of last year. Add the US$1.3 million from October of 2018 and it’s raised over US$8.3 million since its 2015 founding.

Proptech perks

Jordi Greenham, Homie’s CEO and Founder had announced this series of features for the startup’s platform. For users, these changes aim to make the rental and property management a simpler process.

First, as of January, tenants will have access to a ticketing feature. They can use it to report property damages or imperfections so they’re promptly taken care of.

Next, as of February, tenants will no longer need to leave a security deposit when renting out an apartment via Homie.

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February 11, 2020

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