HousingAnywhere CEO Djordy Seelmann Steps Down

The Netherlands-based rentals marketplace HousingAnywhere will announce a new CEO imminently after Djordy Seelmann stepped down after ten years at the helm.

Commenting on LinkedIn, Seelmann said:

"After a decade, it’s time for a fresh take, both for me and for HousingAnywhere. I’ve made the decision to step down as CEO. This company has been the defining part of my career so far, and I will always be proud of what we’ve built. I’m confident the team will continue to push boundaries and shape the future of mid-term rentals.

"I will remain involved as a shareholder and advisor, supporting the board and the new CEO in taking HousingAnywhere to its next stage. For those wondering who will be following in my footsteps: we've been able to secure a great successor who we will soon announce. Exciting times ahead!"

HousingAnywhere operates a mid-term rentals marketplace in nearly 50 cities in Europe, the United States and Canada.

The business recently saw its valuation adjusted by one of its investors, VNV Global. The Swedish investment company reduced the value of its 29% holding by approximately $10 million to a new valuation of $42.8 million.

However, VNV Global stated that HousingAnywhere “delivered in line with its budget and was adjusted EBITDA profitable for the full year” in its 2024 Annual Report, saying:

In 2024, HousingAnywhere delivered in line with its budget and the company was adjusted EBITDA profitable for the full year. The company has actively worked to improve its offering including its Rent Guarantee product which was used in 40% of the 25k French bookings that was completed during the year. The company is working to reaccelerate top line growth in 2025 while at the same time improving margins. VNV Global holds one seat in the company’s board of directors. As per December 31, 2024, VNV Global values its 29.0% investment in HousingAnywhere at USD 42.8 mln, based on a forward-looking EV/Revenue model.

During the year, the result from financial assets at fair value through profit or loss amounted to USD -81.48 mln (2023: 46.04) primarily due to negative revaluations of BlaBlaCar, Gett and HousingAnywhere, as well as a positive revaluation of Numan.