Kima Ventures

Kima Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm that funds seed and early-stage technology startups globally, with a strong focus on Europe and France. The firm typically participates in rounds from seed to Series A, often as a lead investor, and aims to be a significant minority shareholder while co-investing with angels and other funds. It supports portfolio companies with a network of founders and experts to accelerate growth, speed fundraising, and help teams scale. Kima emphasizes rapid decision-making and founder-aligned support, viewing fundraising as one step in a broader journey. Founded in 2010, the company is headquartered in Paris and maintains an office in London, reflecting its European reach and global activity, and it has backed hundreds of startups across multiple countries.

Jeanne Cluset

Associate

Xavier Niel

Investor

Alexis Robert

Partner

Jean de La Rochebrochard

Managing Partner

Past deals in Rental

Nopillo

Seed Round in 2024
Nopillo is a Paris-based company founded in 2022 that specializes in providing tools designed to automate and optimize tax declarations and return on investment for property owners. The company operates a rental management platform that assists landlords with administrative management and accounting tasks. Its offerings include a tax simulator, accounting software, and tools for generating lease contracts and recipes. By streamlining these processes, Nopillo aims to simplify the administrative and accounting responsibilities of property owners, allowing them to focus on overall performance and cost management.

Directo Tech, Inc - Travel Browser Extension

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Free browser extension that helps hotels and property managers get more direct traffic while guests get a better deal.

Sedeo

Seed Round in 2023
Sedeo is an event equipment rental platform that streamlines the process of booking equipment and supplies for events. It offers a comprehensive view of available inventory from multiple partners, enabling event organizers to estimate volumes and handling efficiently.

OneFlash

Venture Round in 2022
OneFlash is a company based in Paris, France, established in 2019, that offers a convenient mobile power bank rental service through a user-friendly application. The app allows users to geolocate battery stations and unlock a portable charger within three simple clicks. Customers can rent mobile power banks from various stations and return them to any other station, enhancing the mobility and connectivity of their devices. This service not only caters to the needs of users who seek reliable charging solutions but also assists store owners by increasing customer dwell time and improving overall satisfaction.

HostnFly

Series A in 2019
HostnFly is a Paris-based company that provides rental-management services and technology to optimize income from urban short-term rentals, notably on Airbnb. The company offers turnkey management of seasonal rentals by handling end-to-end logistics, including creating advertisements, selecting guests, cleaning, and property maintenance, and it uses income-optimization algorithms to maximize rental yield across multiple platforms, with a focus on delivering stable revenue for property owners, particularly in Paris.

LouerAgile

Seed Round in 2019
LouerAgile is a real estate platform based in Maisons-Laffitte, France, that focuses on facilitating the search for rental properties in Paris. Established in 2018, the company offers a user-friendly interface that allows tenants to receive alerts for new housing listings that match their criteria. Its services include advanced search functionalities and online file management, enhancing the overall navigation experience for users seeking rental housing.

Landis

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2018, Landis is a real estate technology company based in New York. It specializes in helping renters become homeowners by allowing customers to select their dream home, rent it initially, and purchase it anytime within the first twelve months. The company also assists customers in building credit and saving for a down payment, providing a transparent process for transitioning from renting to owning.

Flatlooker

Venture Round in 2018
Flatlooker SAS is an online platform based in Paris, France, that specializes in facilitating residential property rentals. Founded in 2016, the company assists tenants in their search for housing while simultaneously helping property owners find suitable tenants. Flatlooker manages all aspects of the rental process, including administrative, financial, and technical tasks, ensuring compliance with current regulations. This comprehensive approach streamlines the rental experience for both parties involved.

Joinery

Seed Round in 2018
Joinery is a company that operates an online apartment renting platform designed to streamline the leasing process by facilitating direct connections between renters. The platform allows prospective tenants to engage with departing tenants, bypassing traditional real estate brokers. By enabling this peer-to-peer rental interaction, Joinery aims to make the leasing experience more enjoyable, affordable, and equitable for all parties involved. The company's innovative approach seeks to enhance the rental market by providing a more direct and personal way for individuals to find their next home.

Drivezy

Venture Round in 2017
Drivezy is India's largest marketplace for car and two-wheeler sharing, operating a peer-to-peer platform that lets travelers book cars, motorcycles, and scooters from local owners. The platform supports short-term and long-term rentals with options including membership, hourly, and daily access. Since launching in April 2015, Drivezy has connected more than 1,500 vehicle owners to its marketplace. It has participated in Y Combinator's S16 batch and Google's Launchpad Accelerator.

HostnFly

Seed Round in 2017
HostnFly is a Paris-based company that provides rental-management services and technology to optimize income from urban short-term rentals, notably on Airbnb. The company offers turnkey management of seasonal rentals by handling end-to-end logistics, including creating advertisements, selecting guests, cleaning, and property maintenance, and it uses income-optimization algorithms to maximize rental yield across multiple platforms, with a focus on delivering stable revenue for property owners, particularly in Paris.

Drivezy

Venture Round in 2016
Drivezy is India's largest marketplace for car and two-wheeler sharing, operating a peer-to-peer platform that lets travelers book cars, motorcycles, and scooters from local owners. The platform supports short-term and long-term rentals with options including membership, hourly, and daily access. Since launching in April 2015, Drivezy has connected more than 1,500 vehicle owners to its marketplace. It has participated in Y Combinator's S16 batch and Google's Launchpad Accelerator.

Costockage

Series A in 2016
Costockage SAS is a Paris-based company founded in 2012 that operates an online marketplace facilitating the connection between individuals seeking storage space and those offering available storage. By introducing the concept of personal custody, Costockage expands the collaborative economy into the storage sector, allowing users to rent and share physical storage spaces directly with one another. This peer-to-peer platform enables space owners to monetize idle areas while providing customers with affordable storage solutions, catering to both individual and professional needs.

Home61

Seed Round in 2016
Home61 is an online real estate brokerage focused on the Miami Greater Area, dedicated to facilitating the buying and selling of residential properties. The company leverages technology to enhance the client experience, ensuring that homeowners receive better deals and opportunities in the market. Home61 provides a range of services, including commission-based brokerage, support for buyers and renters, and lead generation, all designed to instill confidence in clients during real estate transactions. Additionally, Home61 empowers its agents by equipping them with tools and resources to excel in their careers and outperform the market significantly.

TheGuarantors

Seed Round in 2016
TheGuarantors is a FinTech company that delivers risk and financial solutions for the real estate ecosystem. It operates a rental coverage platform that acts as a financing tool for tenants to replace traditional security deposits with a small annual fee, while providing landlords with the protection they require. By removing the upfront deposit barrier, the platform helps tenants unfreeze capital and access rental opportunities more affordably and with less friction. The company leverages data and industry expertise in real estate, risk, and finance to streamline leasing, reduce risk for landlords, and expand access to rental housing. The platform serves landlords, leasing staff, brokers, renters, and tenants by improving efficiency in the leasing process and facilitating smoother tenant-screening and cash flow management.

Virtuo

Seed Round in 2015
Virtuo is a digital car rental platform tailored for urban residents, offering a convenient solution for booking and unlocking premium vehicles through a mobile application. The service streamlines the rental process by providing paperless transactions, thus eliminating the need for traditional rental desks and the associated time-consuming procedures. This innovative approach caters to both private individuals and professionals, allowing users to effortlessly book and customize their vehicle rentals directly from their smartphones. With a focus on enhancing the rental experience, Virtuo aims to deliver a seamless and comfortable service that meets the demands of modern city living.

Home61

Seed Round in 2015
Home61 is an online real estate brokerage focused on the Miami Greater Area, dedicated to facilitating the buying and selling of residential properties. The company leverages technology to enhance the client experience, ensuring that homeowners receive better deals and opportunities in the market. Home61 provides a range of services, including commission-based brokerage, support for buyers and renters, and lead generation, all designed to instill confidence in clients during real estate transactions. Additionally, Home61 empowers its agents by equipping them with tools and resources to excel in their careers and outperform the market significantly.

Homeloc

Seed Round in 2012
Homeloc is a business that provides a comprehensive solution for vacation rental owners. It offers a unified platform with features such as multi-channel listing distribution on various partner sites like SeLoger Vacances and Locasun, automatic creation of dedicated websites for properties, centralized messaging system for reservation management, and calendar synchronization to streamline availability tracking. The company aims to help property owners generate more bookings while saving time and money.

Roomorama

Seed Round in 2011
Roomorama, LLC is an online platform that specializes in vacation and short-term rentals, facilitating connections between hosts and guests. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Singapore, the company focuses on professionally-managed properties that are instantly bookable, providing travelers with the comforts of home at competitive prices compared to traditional hotels. Roomorama offers a comprehensive solution for partners in the travel industry, enabling them to access a vast network of verified accommodations. The platform caters to discerning travelers and business professionals, featuring user profiles, a reputation system for ratings, and integrated online payment processes. Additionally, Roomorama fosters a community through a blog that shares local real estate and living news, enhancing the travel experience for its users.
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