InvestBay facilitates micro-investments in attractive real estate assets through a crowd-owning model. Investors gain fractional ownership, enabling them to earn regular income from rental yields and capital appreciation upon property sale. The platform manages the entire process, from asset selection and acquisition to ongoing management and eventual divestment.
Funding
$3.5M 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
Investing in real estate traditionally requires significant capital, making it inaccessible for micro-investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. Managing rental properties and handling sales can also be time-consuming and complex, deterring individuals from entering the real estate market.
Solution
InvestBay offers a crowd-owning platform that enables micro-investors to co-own and manage real estate properties, allowing them to earn rental income and share in the profits from property sales without needing substantial capital. The platform provides detailed property analyses, including projected rental yields and property appreciation, to help investors make informed decisions. By fractionalizing ownership, InvestBay lowers the barrier to entry, allowing individuals to invest with smaller amounts and diversify across multiple properties. The platform handles property management, including tenant relations and maintenance, and facilitates the sale process, providing a hands-off investment experience.
Target Audience
InvestBay targets micro-investors and individuals seeking to diversify their investment portfolios with real estate, particularly those who lack the capital or time for traditional real estate investments.
Features
- Fractional ownership of real estate properties starting from 2500 Kč
- Detailed property analyses with projected rental income and appreciation
- Automated rental income distribution to investors
- Property management services, including tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance
- Platform for co-owners to vote on property-related decisions
- Discounted stays at InvestBay properties for investors
- Secure transactions through regulated financial partners
- Real estate recorded in the Land Registry and secured by a lien agent