Uhomes.com

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Uhomes.com is an international student accommodation platform headquartered in Tianjin, China, with a regional office in London, UK. Established in 2015, Uhomes specializes in connecting international students with verified housing options across multiple countries. As of 2022, Uhomes reported gross assets of approximately £1.8 million and operates in five countries globally. The company's largest shareholder, holding a 100% stake, is Uhouzz International Co. Limited, a China-based firm.

History

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Uhomes was founded by CEO Jason Yin[1] in 2015, with its initial funding sourced through investments from New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.[2] and Zhongxin Travel, a company listed on the Chinese A-share market. In 2016, uhomes.com secured 46.8 million RMB in Pre-A round financing, led by Leo Group Co., Ltd. An additional 15 million RMB capital increase was agreed upon with LEO shares and other parties. Completed A round financing of 50 million RMB, led by Tianjin Venture Capital Management Co., Ltd., with participation from LEO shares-related funds. From its inception, Uhomes set out to support the unique needs of international students, offering safe, verified housing options near major universities.

Since its founding, Uhomes has expanded significantly. By 2022, the company had over 100 employees and maintained offices in major cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Hanoi, London, New York, and Delhi. It currently represents over 500 markets across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

In 2017, Uhomes launched operations in the United Kingdom, establishing itself as a trusted resource for students seeking accommodations in cities like London, Manchester, and Edinburgh. In 2023, Uhomes further expanded into the North American market, catering to students in the United States and Canada. This growth reflects the company's strategic focus on high-demand student destinations and its commitment to enhancing the student experience with a focus on transparency and safety in housing.




References

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Guanghua MBA Alumni Story--Yin Jiankun: Wish You a Good Home in a Foreign Land-Alumni Affairs Center| Guanghua School of Management

Translink Capital leads $14m round for China’s Uhouzz | AVCJ

UHOMES.COM UK CO., LTD. overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK

  1. ^ https://www.gsm.pku.edu.cn/alumni/info/1228/2485.htm. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "Translink Capital leads $14m round for China's Uhouzz | AVCJ". www.avcj.com. 2017-11-23. Retrieved 2024-11-06.