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VerbaFlo raises $7m seed round led by Pi Labs

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Date
Company
VerbaFlo
What it does
AI for residential real estate
Kind
Funding
Amount
$7M
Stage
seed
Founded
2024
Sector
Enterprise Software & IT

What they do

VerbaFlo builds conversational AI agents to automate leasing and operations for residential property operators

What happened

The company raised $7 million in a seed round led by UK-based Pi Labs on March 18, 2026

Why it matters

Funds will support US expansion and hiring senior talent as the platform manages over 200,000 units globally

The details

  • VerbaFlo has raised $7 million in a seed funding round completed on March 18, 2026.
  • The company raised $9 million in total funding, including a $2.5 million pre-seed round.
  • Other participants included Haatch, Navigate Ventures, Old College Capital, and various global family offices.
  • This round brings VerbaFlo's total funding to approximately $9 million when including its prior pre-seed raise.
  • The company previously secured $2.5 million in pre-seed funding in December 2024 from Downing Family and others.
  • VerbaFlo is using the new capital to expand into the US market and hire senior product and engineering talent.
  • The startup also plans to invest heavily in research and development to enhance its AI capabilities.
  • Recent leadership additions include Jennifer Love as SVP Head of US Multifamily and Student Housing.

The bigger picture

  • The funding validates demand for specialized AI solutions in the competitive residential real estate sector.
  • Expansion into the US marks a significant step for a company primarily focused on European markets.
  • Strong growth metrics suggest rapid adoption among major student housing and property management operators.

About the business

  • VerbaFlo provides a conversational AI platform designed specifically for residential real estate operators.
  • The system automates key tasks like leasing, operations, and resident engagement through specialized AI agents.
  • Capabilities include lead qualification, handling property enquiries, scheduling viewings, and managing tenant onboarding.
  • The platform centralizes communication across email, web chat, WhatsApp, and phone into a single interface.
  • It integrates directly with existing property management and CRM systems used by real estate firms.
  • VerbaFlo supports over 200 languages, enabling it to serve diverse international customer bases effectively.
  • The platform currently manages more than 200,000 residential units across ten countries worldwide.
  • Monthly growth adds approximately 30,000 new units to the managed portfolio each month.
  • Primary markets include the UK, mainland Europe including Ireland, and the United States.

What happens next

  • Expanding operations into the United States market.
  • Hiring senior talent in product, AI, and engineering roles.
  • Continuing R&D to improve AI agent capabilities.
  • Planning future expansion into Middle East, Australia, and South Africa.

The deal

Type
Seed Round

Investors

  • Pi Labs (Lead) — UK-based venture firm investing in early-stage technology companies.
  • Haatch (Participant)
  • Navigate Ventures (Participant)
  • Old College Capital (Participant) — Venture arm of Edinburgh University.

Founders

  • Sayantan Biswas, Co-founder and CEO
  • Abhishek Garg, Co-founder
  • Virender Pratap Singh, Co-founder and COO
  • Dan Smith, Co-founder

About VerbaFlo

Product
Conversational AI agents handling leasing, marketing, finance and operations with integration across channels
Customers
Residential real estate developers and property operators
How it makes money
SaaS platform with AI agent services for real estate operations
What sets it apart
Specialized AI for real estate combining conversational engagement with operations automation

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