Obligo
Flexible security deposit alternative for renting
- 21-100 employees
- B2C
- B2B
- Artificial Intelligence
- Payments
- Renting
- Lending
- Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY
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Company mission
To build trust between property owners and renters through financial technology.
0% employee growth in 12 months
Our take
Moving into a property usually requires a security deposit, and whilst this will be returned upon move-out if a property has not been damaged, this money is soon spent once again on a new move-in deposit. This ultimately makes this chunk of money inaccessible to both the landlord and the renter, raising the question as to whether there is a better alternative to security deposits.
Obligo provides a flexible security deposit alternative for property renting, preventing renters from having to pay a security deposit up-front. Instead, the company provides a legal framework that only requires renters to pay when a damage charge has been submitted, with the company paying the landlord up-front whilst facilitating the renter to pay through interest-free instalments.
Landlords and renters already have choices for digital security deposit systems, but Obligo stands out by removing the necessity for up-front payments. The company has raised significant funding over the years, which supports expansion and the strengthening of partnerships.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Quarterly team kickoffs offsite, regular team dinners and outings
- Bonus scheme & company stock options
- Generous PTO, Summer Fridays and work from anywhere policy
- Comprehensive health insurance that begins on day one with significant company contributions
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave to take care of your new family
- Company laptop, remote office & cell phone bill reimbursement
- Commuter benefits
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Nov 2024
$17.5m
SERIES C
Nov 2021
$35m
SERIES B
Total funding: $73m
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Software Engineering
Sales & Account Management