The startup has developed a metasearch engine specifically for student accommodation, enabling foreign students to compare housing options based on proximity to study centers and essential living facilities. This platform addresses the challenge of finding suitable and convenient accommodation, allowing students to focus on their academic pursuits.
Funding
$210K 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 suitable accommodation in a new city can be a significant challenge for international students, diverting their attention from academic pursuits and integration. Comparing options across multiple platforms is time-consuming, and students often lack reliable information about proximity to universities and essential amenities.
Solution
Erasmus Play is a metasearch engine designed to streamline the process of finding mid-term accommodation for students and young professionals. The platform aggregates listings from numerous online accommodation providers, allowing users to compare a wide range of flats, rooms, residences, and apartments in one place. Its filtering system and personalized maps enable students to search based on their specific needs, including proximity to their university campus and desired amenities. By providing a comprehensive overview of available options, Erasmus Play aims to simplify the accommodation search, enabling students to focus on their studies and enjoy their experience in a new city.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is international students and young professionals seeking mid-term accommodation in Europe.
Features
- Aggregates accommodation listings from multiple online platforms into a single search interface.
- Offers a filtering system to refine search results based on accommodation type, price, rating, and amenities.
- Provides personalized maps displaying the proximity of accommodations to university campuses and other essential locations.
- Allows users to save favorite accommodations for later comparison.
- Supports multiple languages and currencies to cater to a global audience of students.
- Offers a mobile app for convenient access to accommodation listings on the go.