House of Student Raises $2M Seed

House of Student, a San Francisco, California-based provider of a global student living technology platform and housing marketplace, has raised $2M in Seed funding. The capital includes a mix of equity and debt, intended to support the company's growth as it manages a vast network of student accommodations worldwide.

Investors

The funding round was co-led by Saltwater Sutra and Nirmitsu Inspirational Ventures. Additional participating investors included Gautam Verlekar, Glen Fernandes, Richard McCallum, Ali Moosa, and existing investors from Unilodgers.

House of Student Use of Funds

The company plans to use the newly raised capital to accelerate product innovation, enhance its AI-driven capabilities, and drive global expansion efforts.

About House of Student

House of Student operates a technology platform and marketplace for student housing. Under the leadership of CEO Vaibhav Verma, the company provides access to over 2.5 million verified student rooms across more than 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. House of Student's mission is to become the most trusted company around student life globally.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://houseofstudent.com

Company: House of Student
Raised: $2M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: August 11, 2026
Lead Investor: Saltwater Sutra, Nirmitsu Inspirational Ventures
Additional Investors: Gautam Verlekar, Glen Fernandes, Richard McCallum, Ali Moosa, Unilodgers
Software Category: PropTech
Source: https://www.finsmes.com/2026/08/house-of-student-raises-2m-in-seed-funding.html