PLACE Media Coverage

PropTech Unicorn PLACE Appoints Leading High-Performance Coach Brendon Burchard as Chief Growth Advisor
September 28, 2023

EY Announces Ben Kinney and Chris Suarez of PLACE as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Mountain West Award Winners
June 30, 2023

PLACE’s Ben Kinney and Brian Gubernick identify 8 critical traits that separate great real estate leaders from the rest
March 15, 2023

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…

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.
Press Releases

PLACE acquires Remine to expand their agent, brokerage, and MLS offerings
April 17, 2025
PLACE, the real estate industry’s only all-in-one technology, business services, and consumer platform built for top-performing agents, has announced the acquisition of Remine, a leading provider of data intelligence and software solutions for agents, lenders, and MLSs.

PLACE Acquires Real Estate Team Platform Livian
September 19, 2024
Bellingham, Wash.;September 16, 2024 — PLACE, the real estate industry’s only all-in-one technology, business, and consumer services platform powering top performing real estate teams nationwide, announces the acquisition of Livian. Livian’s team servicing platform will now be fully integrated into PLACE’s ecosystem.

PLACE Appoints Orlando Ramírez as Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships
July 2023
Bellingham, Wash.; July 20, 2023 — PLACE, the industry’s only all-in-one technology and business services platform powering top real estate teams at all brokerages and brands, announced today the hiring of Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships Orlando Ramírez. With almost two decades of experience in leadership roles at major brands…

PropTech Unicorn PLACE Announces Key Executive Appointments
September 2022
BELLINGHAM, Wash.; September 1, 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 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Suzanne Colvin and the key executive appointments of Ross Clawson to Chief Administrative Officer and Vija Williams to Head of Industry.

PLACE Promotes Ross Clawson to Chief Administrative Officer
August 10, 2022
Bellingham, Wash.; August 10, 2022 — PLACE, the industry’s only all-in-one real estate technology and business services platform powering the top 20% of real estate agents, announced today that current Chief Financial Officer Ross Clawson is being promoted to Chief Administrative Officer.

PropTech Unicorn PLACE Hires CTO and CMO
June 2022
Bellingham, Wash.; June, 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 Technology Officer (CTO), Emiliano Delucia, and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Abby Powell.

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 the Pikes Peak Region
The Artisan Group opens doors to new agent opportunities with PLACEInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. "PLACE offers resources and benefits that I’ve always wanted for our team. PLACE is the bridge from where we are to...
PLACE Expands in Birmingham and Surrounding Areas
Kellie Drozdowicz and the Kellie Drozdowicz Group focus on their futures with PLACE Interested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE.Kellie Drozdowicz considers a PLACE partnership a jump forward with new systems, technologies, and...
PLACE Expands in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley
The Parsons Real Estate Team partners with PLACE to provide agents with top-notch training and benefits Interested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE.Brian Parsons is excited about the top-notch training and benefits for his team...
PLACE Expands in Orlando and Surrounding Areas
The Roman Group is Now Powered by PLACEInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE.Yosseff Roman empowers unique data-driven value proposition with PLACE’s limitless structure and training resources. ORLANDO, Fla., January 2023...
PLACE Expands in New Orleans Metro Area
The Williams Team leverages PLACE to build their “dream team”Interested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “PLACE can help us ramp up and scale our business quickly alongside some of the country’s top agents.” Louis and Nicole...
PLACE Expands in North Carolina Triangle Area
The Cynthia Quarantello Realty Group partners with PLACEInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE.Cynthia Quarantello loves the positive mindset that partnering with PLACE has brought to her and her team and looks forward to...
PLACE Expands in Bellingham
The Satushek Team leverages PLACE for growth, opportunitiesInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “Once I realized the gaps that PLACE was going to help fill in for the team it felt like PLACE was a gift from heaven.” New...
PLACE Expands in the Ocean City and Delaware Beaches Areas
Lauren Britt Hudson partners with PLACE to expedite growth, increase leadership and leverage goalsInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “This partnership, which models leaders growing more leaders, will ensure that I can...
PLACE Expands in Colorado Springs and Surrounding Areas
Christy Dunfee partners with PLACE to safeguard her business as markets shiftInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “The client-centered mindset pushes me to enhance my skills and stay up to date with the latest tech, so we...
PLACE Expands in Scottsdale and Greater Phoenix Area
The Velocity Group partners with PLACE for leverage, agent opportunitiesInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “We will grow, have more time, and lean on PLACE expertise to help others achieve their goals.” New Place...