The funding round was backed by Ashta Capital and Juniper Equity, two Texas-based firms that invest in fast-growing businesses.
Founded in 2021 by Harry Panter and Ben Clayton while they were students at the University of Manchester, Housr has grown its revenue by 186% year-on-year. The company aims to modernise student housing with technology.
Its free app has evolved into a digital hub for student life, bringing together rentals, local discounts, roommate matching and ride-sharing in one place.
