Crewdogs is a platform that connects military community members to share housing options, including short-term rentals and long-term accommodations, verified through military identification. This service addresses the challenge of finding affordable and community-supported housing for military personnel, veterans, and their families while contributing to veteran causes with each booking.
Funding
$250K 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
Military personnel, veterans, and their families often face challenges in finding affordable and community-supported housing, especially when relocating for temporary duty assignments (TDY), permanent change of station (PCS), or leisure travel. Existing platforms may not cater specifically to the unique needs and preferences of the military community, potentially leading to isolation and increased expenses.
Solution
Crewdogs is a housing platform designed exclusively for the military community, connecting service members, veterans, and their families with verified hosts offering short-term and long-term accommodations. The platform provides a secure environment where users can find discounted vacation rentals, per diem-friendly lodging for government travel, and extended-stay options. By verifying members through ID.me or military email, Crewdogs ensures that only members of the military community can book stays, fostering a trusted network of individuals with shared experiences. Crewdogs also allows non-military affiliated "Patriots" to host military members, offer military discounts, and support veteran causes with each booking.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes active duty military personnel, veterans, retirees, military spouses, dependents, and other immediate family members seeking short-term or long-term housing solutions within a supportive community.
Features
- Exclusive access for verified members of the military community (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, Veterans, Retirees, Military Spouses, Dependents, and Parents)
- Secure verification process using ID.me or military email addresses
- Search filters for per diem rates, stay duration, and proximity to military bases
- Worldwide collection of listings including cabins, beach houses, houseboats, rooms, and apartments
- Direct messaging system for communication between hosts and guests
- Option for non-military affiliated hosts ("Patriots") to offer military discounts and support veteran causes
- Mobile apps available for iOS and Android