Global student housing platform UniAcco raises $1M

Students can compare, consult and choose accommodation from several property providers via the UniAcco marketplace.

With a long term aim to disrupt student accommodation space in India, UniAcco raises seed funding from Adventum Offshore, an investment and wealth management firm.

India's newest entry into the startup world, UniAcco, is all set to become a leading global demand platform and the ultimate destination for any student who is actively seeking education in the UK, Australia or the USA. With $1 million funding, the company aspires to be one of the prominent players in student accommodation space in the coming years.

The Founder, Amit Singh aims to create a unique market place in the Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector where it’s still at an early stage and a significant value can be created by a platform. With over 20 years of experience in the financial and real estate industry, Amit brings in the right balance of organisational skills, PBSA owner relationships and an understanding of best practices. The Co-Founder, Sayantan Biswas, comes with rich experience in co-living spaces and student accommodation in the global market. Sayantan comes with a strong domain understanding of the business, especially from the product and demand side. He is an IIT, Roorkee drop-out and has been part of a few startups in the past. He was also shortlisted for the Peter Thiel Fellowship Summit.

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