Hangtight is a resident experience platform for on‑campus and off‑campus student housing that automatically creates community groups for new residents and provides tools for planning, promoting, and managing events. The mobile‑first interface lets students discover peers, receive real‑time announcements, and give feedback, while operators gain analytics to track engagement and improve retention.
Funding
$200K 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.
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Problem
Student housing operators often focus on amenities and marketing but neglect post‑move‑in resident experience, leading to isolated students, low event participation, and high turnover. Without structured community touchpoints, residents remain disconnected, resulting in dissatisfaction and poor retention rates.
Solution
Hangtight provides a resident experience platform specifically designed for on‑campus and off‑campus student housing. The system automatically creates community groups—called Communities and Circles—based on floor, building, or shared interests at the moment a student moves in, ensuring everyone is included from day one. Operators can design, promote, and manage events through the Plans tool, making programming visible and easy to join, which drives higher attendance and stronger social bonds. Integrated analytics give housing teams data on engagement metrics, enabling them to identify gaps and take action to improve satisfaction and retention. Residents access a mobile‑first interface to discover peers, stay informed about announcements, and provide feedback, fostering a sense of belonging without the need for manual coordination.
Target Audience
Primary customers are student housing operators and property managers responsible for on‑campus residence life or off‑campus student accommodations, as well as the resident students themselves who use the platform to connect with peers.
Features
- Automatic group creation on move‑in that organizes residents by floor, building, or interest
- Event planning and promotion module (Plans) with RSVP tracking and calendar integration
- Real‑time announcements and push notifications to reach students on their devices
- In‑app feedback collection and sentiment dashboards for operators
- Engagement analytics reporting to monitor participation, satisfaction, and retention trends
- Mobile‑optimized resident portal for discovering peers, joining circles, and accessing community resources