Funding · Professional & Local Services

House of Student raises $2 million seed round

By Startup Enthusiast · 28 July 2026

What they do

House of Student is a marketplace for student housing with over 2.5 million verified rooms across 25 countries

It raised $2 million in seed funding (equity and debt) led by Saltwater Sutra and co-led by Nirmitsu Inspirational Ventures

The company plans to use the funds to accelerate product innovation, grow AI capabilities, and expand globally

House of Student raised $2 million in seed funding, consisting of both equity and debt.
The round was led by Saltwater Sutra, a boutique investment banking group with offices in New York and Mumbai.
Nirmitsu Inspirational Ventures co-led the round.
Other participants included Gautam Verlekar, Glen Fernandes, Richard McCallum, Ali Moosa, and several industry executives.
Existing investor Unilodgers also participated in the round.
The company will use the funds to accelerate product innovation, grow AI capabilities, expand housing supply, and pursue global expansion.
House of Student also plans to expand into AI-enabled student support services beyond accommodation.

The founder's previous company, Unilodgers, was valued at $109 million in its first institutional round.
The student housing market is competitive, with rivals including Uhomes, Amber, and Uniplaces.
House of Student was founded in February 2025, making it just over a year old at the time of this funding.

House of Student operates a student housing marketplace that enables online booking and housing network management.
It offers over 2.5 million verified student rooms across more than 25 countries.
Its coverage includes the UK, US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, and 18 European countries.
The company is headquartered in San Francisco and has operating teams in India, the UK, and the Middle East.
It also has a presence in Gurugram and the US.

Saltwater Sutra (lead) — A boutique investment banking group with offices in New York and Mumbai.
Nirmitsu Inspirational Ventures (co-lead)
Gautam Verlekar (participant)
Glen Fernandes (participant)
Richard McCallum (participant)
Ali Moosa (participant)
Unilodgers (existing) — A student housing marketplace and the founder's previous company.

Product: Online platform for searching and booking student accommodation
Customers: International students in education hubs
How it makes money: B2C platform connecting students with accommodation providers
What sets it apart: First student housing marketplace with AI-enabled services