rumie is a campus-specific marketplace app that enables students to buy, sell, and rent items locally or across universities, utilizing .edu verification for secure transactions. The platform addresses the need for a safe and efficient way for students to trade goods and access event information within their college communities.
Funding
$430K 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
College students often struggle to find a secure and convenient platform for buying, selling, and renting items within their campus community. Existing marketplaces lack student-specific verification, leading to potential safety concerns and inefficiencies in local transactions. Students also face challenges in discovering and accessing campus events and student tickets.
Solution
Rumie is a campus-specific marketplace application designed exclusively for college students, providing a secure and streamlined platform for local commerce and event discovery. The app utilizes .edu verification to ensure that all users are students, fostering a trusted environment for buying, selling, and renting items. Rumie integrates with university event calendars, allowing students to easily discover and sign up for campus activities. The platform also features a student ticket marketplace, enabling students to buy and sell tickets at student prices, mitigating the risk of scams.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is college students seeking a safe, convenient, and campus-specific platform for buying, selling, renting items, discovering events, and accessing student tickets.
Features
- .edu verification to ensure a secure trading environment exclusively for students
- Local marketplace for buying, selling, and renting items within the campus community
- Automated integration with university event calendars for easy event discovery and registration
- Student ticket marketplace for buying and selling student tickets at student prices
- In-app messaging for direct communication between buyers and sellers
- Option to sell locally or ship items to other campuses within the Rumie network
- Intuitive interface for quick listing creation and easy navigation
- Rental guarantee to protect rented items from damage