Roomi

Roomi is a free mobile platform that helps people find flexible, affordable co-living solutions. Founded by Ajay Yadav in 2015, Roomi is backed by investors that include AngelList, DCM Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Scott Banister, and Uphold Support and is headquartered in New York.

FOUNDED:

2015

INDUSTRY:

Android, Apps, iOS, Location Based Services, Mobile, Real Estate

FOUNDERS:

Ajay Yadav

These 11 NYC Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Hiring Tips

by AlleyWatch

Welcome to this installment of NYC Tech Voices. Building a great team is the lifeblood of growing startups. Talent serves as the foundation of every organization and hiring needs to be done very deliberately, especially at the early stages as early employees are instrumental in shaping the culture and outlook for a venture. Today, we […]

Roommate Matching Startup Symbi Acquired by Roomi

by Reza Chowdhury

Symbi, the roommate matching service, has been acquired by Roomi, the dedicated marketplace for shared housing. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. “By joining forces with Roomi, our users can now tap into the broader Roomi ecosystem to find their perfect roommate match,” said Symbi cofounders Simone Kalmakis and Peter Kalmakis. “We have gotten […]

#NYCtech Week in Review: 11/12/17 – 11/18/17

by AlleyWatch

With so much going on in the city’s thriving ecosystem, it is easy to miss some of the happenings in the space. We keep you abreast of a few of things that you may have missed in NYC Tech News this week including the fundings, exits, and events. Have notable company news that you would like […]

This NYC Startup Just Raised $11M So That Your Housing Situation is Not a Nightmare

by AlleyWatch

City living is expensive and housing is at the top of the expense list. One of the ways to soften the blow is to find roommates to minimize costs. However, finding the ideal roommate is not always easy, especially in a city like New York. First you may think to turn to your friends and […]

The AlleyWatch NYC Startup Daily Funding Report: 11/13/17

by AlleyWatch

Here are the latest venture capital, seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 11/13/17. This page will be updated throughout the day to reflect any new funding.

7 Tips for Raising Capital as a Solo Founder

by Ajay Yadav

I’ve played a role in founding three startups, but I’d never tackled the trials of fundraising until Roomi. Within a year, I raised $2 million. Convincing someone to invest in your brainchild is one of the biggest challenges a founder faces, and solo founders are often perceived by investors as an unsafe bet. In theory, […]