4stay is an online marketplace that connects students and interns with furnished housing options near over 5,000 colleges and universities, facilitating the search and booking process through a user-friendly platform. The service addresses the challenge of finding safe, verified, and affordable accommodation for medium to long-term stays in various global locations.
Funding
$4.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Finding safe, verified, and affordable medium-to-long-term housing near universities and colleges can be a significant challenge for students and interns, especially when relocating to unfamiliar cities or countries. Traditional housing search methods often lack verification processes and can be time-consuming, increasing the risk of scams or unsuitable living conditions.
Solution
4stay is a marketplace platform designed to connect students and interns with furnished housing options near over 5,000 colleges and universities. The platform streamlines the housing search and booking process, offering a user-friendly interface to browse listings, review host profiles, and secure accommodations. 4stay aims to provide a safer and more reliable experience by focusing on verified listings and facilitating direct communication between renters and hosts.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes students, interns, and young professionals seeking furnished, medium-to-long-term housing near college and university campuses.
Features
- Searchable database of furnished rooms, apartments, and homestays near universities and colleges
- Host profiles with reviews and ratings to assess the quality and reliability of listings
- Secure booking and payment processing to protect renters from fraud
- Direct messaging system for communication between renters and hosts
- Options for medium-to-long-term stays, catering to the academic calendar
- Listings include detailed descriptions, photos, and amenity information
- Filter options to refine search results based on price, location, and preferences