PLACE Media Coverage
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
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.
Chris Stuart exits his current role as Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO to join PLACE Inc. as President
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 Oklahoma City Presence
Webb Group Real Estate joins The PLACE Network Oklahoma City, OK; January 14, 2022 — PLACE, the industry’s only all-in-one real estate platform providing technology and services to top professionals for their businesses, announced today...
Minnesota Lakes Area Powerhouse, The Ryan Hanson Homes Team Joins the PLACE Network
Fergus Falls, Minnesota; January 7, 2022 — PLACE announced today that The Ryan Hanson Homes Team of West Central Minnesota has joined its rapidly growing network of top real estate teams. PLACE is the industry’s only all-in-one real estate platform providing...
PLACE Expands East Bay Presence with Kerri Naslund-Monday and The Monday Team
The Monday Team Joins The PLACE Network San Francisco, CA; January 4, 2022 — PLACE, a real estate technology business services platform that provides everything top professionals need for their business all in one place, announced today that The Monday Team is now...
PLACE expands footprint in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex with the addition of The Bryan Davis Group
The Brian Davis Group Joins The Place Network Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, TX; January 5, 2021 — PLACE, the real estate industry’s only all-in-one technology and business services platform powering top agents throughout the country, announced today that The Bryan...
PLACE Expands California Presence in High Desert and Mountain Areas
The Bergin Group of Realty ONE Joins The Place Network San Bernardino County, CA; December 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 The Bergin Group is...
PLACE Expands Colorado Presence
Scott Goodnight and the Hudson Stonegate Team Join The PLACE network Denver, CO; December 15, 2021 — PLACE, the industry’s only all-in-one real estate platform providing technology and services to top professionals for their businesses, announced today that Scott...
PLACE Expands Arizona and Utah Presence
The Shanna Day Team Joins The PLACE Network December 10, 2021 — PLACE, the real estate industry’s only technology and business services platform that partners exclusively with top producers to empower business growth and profitability, announced today that The Shanna...
PLACE Expands to Greater New Orleans Area
The Tepper Group is Now Powered by PLACE Bellingham, WA, December 8, 2021 -- PLACE, the real estate industry’s only technology and business services platform that partners exclusively with top producers to empower business growth and profitability, announced today...
PLACE Expands Atlanta Presence
Todd Lemoine Team Joins The PLACE network Bellingham, WA, December 1, 2021 -- PLACE, a real estate technology business services platform that provides everything top professionals need for their business all in one place, announced today that the Todd Lemoine Team is...
PLACE Deepens Austin Presence
The Carlson Real Estate Group joins the PLACE network Bellingham, WA, November 26, 2021 -- PLACE, the real estate industry’s only technology and business services platform that partners exclusively with top producers to empower business growth and profitability,...