Colette is a platform for adults over 50 that offers free, region‑based access to local activities, events, and online webinars, while also enabling them to rent spare rooms to students or young professionals through an insured intergenerational co‑habitation program. The service includes a mobile app and web portal for activity booking, room listings, messaging, and calendar integration, helping seniors stay socially active and earn supplemental income.
Funding
$2.9M 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
Older adults often experience social isolation and limited access to affordable, engaging activities, while many young people struggle to find affordable housing in a supportive environment.
Solution
Colette operates a dual‑purpose platform that connects seniors (50+) with local activities, events, and peer groups, and simultaneously offers them the ability to rent spare rooms to students or young professionals through a trusted intergenerational co‑habitation program. The service provides a free, region‑based membership that lets seniors browse and sign up for daily outings, cultural visits, sports classes, and online webinars. Hosts can list available rooms, set rental terms, and receive insurance‑backed contracts that ensure safety and financial security for both parties. All interactions are managed through a mobile app and web portal, which include instant messaging, group chats, and calendar integration. The platform also curates content such as educational articles and guides to help seniors stay digitally engaged and maintain an active lifestyle.
Target Audience
Primary users are adults aged 50+ seeking social activities and supplemental income through room rentals, and students or young professionals (under 30) looking for affordable, community‑oriented housing.
Features
- Free, region‑specific membership with unlimited access to a calendar of local senior activities and virtual events
- Integrated intergenerational housing marketplace that matches seniors with students/young professionals for short‑ or long‑term room rentals
- Insurance‑covered co‑habitation contracts and verification processes to ensure trust and safety for hosts and guests
- Mobile app with instant messaging, group discussion rooms, and activity booking with calendar sync
- Content hub offering articles, tutorials, and webinars to help seniors adopt digital tools and stay socially active
- Community dashboard showing real‑time participation metrics and feedback for continuous improvement