PLACE Media Coverage
Place picks up 2 new C-suite executives to ‘further our vision’
June 27, 2022
Mega team leader reveals game-changing system for scaling
June 23, 2022
Compass, Realogy, and the New Kids on the Block
May 12, 2022
Real Estate All in One Place?
February 10, 2022
Chris Stuart selected as RISMedia’s 2022 Real Estate Newsmakers!
February 1, 2022
22 Seattle Startups to Watch in 2022
February 1, 2022
PLACE Co-Founder Ben Kinney recognized on the 2022 SP200 List
January 11, 2022
In Case You Missed It: Catch PLACE President Chris Stuart on 1000watt Inside
December 29, 2021
Profitable proptech Place raises $100M at a $1B valuation as Goldman Sachs leads its first round of funding
November 17, 2021
Many real estate technology companies are developing technology that is in competition with, or could potentially replace, real estate agents.
One startup that aims to help agents succeed and flourish with its technology and “bundled business services,” Place, has raised $100 million in a Series A round at a valuation north of $1 billion.
Real Estate Tech Startup Place Raises $100M Series A Round At $1B Valuation
November 17, 2021
Proptech startup Place raised $100 million in a Series A round led by Goldman Sachs, the company said Wednesday.
Place is a tech and business services platform for real estate agents. The company, which was founded by Ben Kinney and Chris Suarez in 2020, takes care of tasks like accounting, hiring, training and digital advertising so real estate professionals can focus on real estate transactions.
Place is the latest real estate company to reach unicorn status
November 17, 2021
Real estate technology and agent services company Place announced in a press release that it has secured $100 million in a round of Series A financing.
The funding, led by a division of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, with participation from 3L Capital, results in Place achieving “unicorn status,” a modern euphemism for private companies valued at or more than $1 billion.
PLACE raises $100M at $1B valuation for its real-estate platform
November 17, 2021
PLACE Inc., a startup that provides software products and business services for real-estate brokerages, has raised $100 million in fresh funding at a $1 billion valuation.
Bellingham, Washington-based PLACE announced the Series A funding round this morning. Goldman Sachs Asset Management led the investment with participation from 3L Capital. PLACE provides software that helps real-estate…
Real estate startup Place comes out of nowhere with $100M round, led by Goldman at $1B valuation
November 17, 2021
Real estate technology and services company Place just raised the first outside capital in its history: a $100 million Series A round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, at a valuation of more than $1 billion.
Agent services platform Place hits unicorn status with Series A
November 17, 2021
Place, an end-to-end technology and business services platform for real estate agents, has achieved unicorn status with its first funding round.
The Bellingham, Washington-based startup raised $100 million in a Series A round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s growth…
Real estate tech platform PLACE inc $100m Series A
November 17, 2021
Proptech PLACE reaps Unicorn status with $100M round led by Goldman Sachs
November 17, 2021
Bellingham, Washington-based PLACE is the latest proptech to achieve the industry’s coveted unicorn status after it raised $100 million in a Series A round led by Goldman Sachs, the company said Wednesday. Additional funding support from 3L Capital brought the real estate agent business-services platform valuation to over $1 billion.
Latham-Advised Real Estate Services Co. Hits $1B Valuation
November 17, 2021
Latham & Watkins LLP-advised PLACE, a business services startup for real estate agents, said Wednesday that it hit a $1 billion valuation in a $100 million fundraising round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s growth equity business.
Headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, PLACE will use the new funding to more quickly onboard real estate teams, the company said…
Worthwhile proptech Place raises $100M at a $1B valuation as Goldman Sachs leads its first spherical of funding
November 17, 2021
Many actual property expertise corporations are creating expertise that’s in competitors with, or may doubtlessly change, actual property brokers.
One startup that goals to assist brokers succeed and flourish with its expertise and “bundled enterprise companies,” Place, has raised $100 million in a Collection A spherical at a valuation north of $1 billion.
Profitable proptech Place raises $100M at a $1B valuation as Goldman Sachs leads its first round of funding
November 17, 2021
Many real estate technology companies are developing technologies that may compete with or replace realtors.
One startup aimed at helping agents succeed and thrive with their technology and “bundled business services.” placeRaised $ 100 million in a Series A round with a valuation of over $ 1 billion.
This Bellingham company receives $100 million in funding to expand, add jobs
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
A Bellingham company has received funding that could lead to more jobs and a significant expansion. PLACE, which offers software to help the back-end part of real estate brokerages, announced on Wednesday, Nov. 17, that it has raised $100 million in a Series A
President of PLACE, Chris Stuart, Recently a Guest on Global Luxury Real Estate Mastermind Podcast
September 3, 2021
On episode 183 of GLREM, Chris Stuart discusses the measures it takes to be successful in the real estate industry. including the importance of having a clear vision, surrounding yourself with strong leaders, and working in an organization that will push you and provide you the tools necessary to grow.
Chris Stuart shares the key to sustainable real estate teams
June 14, 2021
Industry veteran and newly minted Place, Inc. President Chris Stuart shares his thoughts on real estate teams, simplifying the consumer experience and creating a winning business strategy…
Press Releases
PropTech Unicorn PLACE Hires CTO and CMO
June 2022
Bellingham, WA; April 5, 2022 —PLACE, the industry’s only all-in-one technology and business services platform powering the top 20% of real estate agents regardless of brokerage, announced today the hiring of a Chief …
PLACE Selected by Second Century Ventures for 2022 REACH Scale-up Program
April 7, 2022
Bellingham, WA; April 5, 2022 —PLACE, the industry’s only all-in-one real estate platform providing technology and services to the top 1% of real estate agents and their customers, was announced today as a member of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) …
Industry Executive Named VP of Partnerships for PLACE
November 18, 2021
Bellingham, WA; November 19, 2021 —PLACE, the real estate industry’s only all-in-one technology and business services platform powering the top 20% of agents, announced today that Ellen Curtis has joined the team as Vice President of Partnerships.
PLACE Raises $100 Million, Led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, at a $1 Billion Valuation
November 17, 2021
PLACE, the real estate industry’s only all-in-one technology and business services platform powering the top 20% of agents, announced today that it raised a $100 million Series A round, led by the growth equity business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management with participation from 3L Capital for a valuation of more than $1 billion.
Chris Stuart shares the key to sustainable real estate teams
May 24, 2021
Bellingham, WA; November 19, 2021 —PLACE, an end-to-end real estate technology platform that exclusively partners with top real estate teams and brokerages, announced today that Chris Stuart is joining its executive leadership team as the company’s first president.
Partner Announcements
PLACE Expands in Hampton Roads, Virginia
Heather and Steve Heishman and Verity Group put their trust in PLACEAuthenticity and the relational experience are paramount for Heather and Steve Heishman of Verity Group. Read on to find out why they believe PLACE will help their team grow, enhance their service to...
PLACE Expands in Denver, Phoenix, and Albuquerque
Ramon Casaus, Alex Cordova, and ROC Real Estate Partners enter a new era with a PLACE partnership“Our agents share our values, know what they are doing, and are willing to go the distance for every individual client.”ROC Real Estate Partners is now powered by PLACE....
PLACE Expands in South Jersey
Cheryl Dare "Kerr," Tim Kerr, and Kerr Living are values-driven, leading with culture, and powered by PLACECheryl Dare "Kerr" and Tim Kerr, after both building successful careers on their own, recently brought their lives and their businesses together to great effect....
PLACE Expands in Greater Denver Area
Now powered by PLACE, Steve Pilkington and Path Home Team journey to the summit“Making sure there is no limit on our agents’ success is a responsibility I take very seriously.” Steve Pilkington has built an elite real estate business in the Greater Denver area that is...
PLACE Expands in the Portland, OR Metro Area
Noah and Heather Kragerud and Ark Realty Group go full steam ahead with PLACE“Honesty and integrity are our hallmarks – not just with our clients but with other agents as well.” Heather and Noah Kragerud have built a tremendous business through a fusion of his sales...
PLACE Expands in Coastal Virginia
Now powered by PLACE, Tyson and Liz Bradley and Community Partner Group take giving back to the next levelTyson and Liz Bradley wake up every day thinking about how they can give back to their community while growing their business. Read how they believe that...
PLACE Expands in Piedmont Triad, North Carolina
Chris and Amy Pappalardo and The Chris Pappalardo Team are bringing client service to the next level with PLACE“Our passion is to help ourselves, our agents, and our clients achieve financial freedom."Chris and Amy Pappalardo share why they have partnered with PLACE...
PLACE Expands in Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Powered by PLACE, The Saling Real Estate Team seeks to create multi-generational change through wealth buildingTamera Saling-Starke and Barry Saling share how their past careers are helping them succeed in today’s market and how PLACE will help their team fulfill both...
PLACE Expands Central Southern Maine Presence
DuBois Realty Group is all in on growth and a partnership with PLACEMarnie and Brian DuBois share how they believe PLACE is going to allow them to level up and create a long-term growth plan for themselves and their team. Auburn, Maine, May 2022 — PLACE, the real...
PLACE Expands in the Greater Louisville Area
Now powered by PLACE, Scott Panella forges a path to greatnessScott Panella and Team Panella are now powered by PLACE. Read on to learn how Panella believes PLACE can help transform his good business into a great one. Louisville, Ky., April 2022 — PLACE, the...