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 to Lafayette, IN
Powered by PLACE, Spencer Childers sets his biggest goals yetSpencer Childers is the definition of a high achiever. From building an exceptional real estate business to achieving financial independence, he is always looking for the next goal. Find out how a PLACE...
PLACE Expands in the San Francisco East Bay Area
Guy Blume and The Guy Blume Group realize their greatest potential with PLACEGuy Blume and his team have experienced tremendous success in their market. Now, by partnering with PLACE, they are ready to achieve even more. Read on to learn how the proven systems and...
PLACE Expands in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts
New PLACE partner Connor Dowd is ready to scale up his team and successWith a goal to triple the production of his business and dramatically expand the size of his team, Connor Dowd knows he can't do it all alone. Find out how a PLACE partnership is putting the right...
PLACE Expands in the Greater Sacramento Area
Straight shooter and top producer Chris DeMattei is ready to grow with a PLACE partnershipChris DeMattei started in the agriculture industry, but once he started growing his real estate business, he never looked back. Read about how he believes partnering with PLACE...
PLACE Expands in San Diego County
Wesley Brown executes a game plan for growth with a PLACE partnershipReaching the top of his market isn’t enough for Wesley Brown – he has his sights set on some big goals, and he isn’t doing it all alone. Through a PLACE partnership, Brown is ready to turn those...
Place Expands in Greater Philadelphia Area
Now powered by PLACE, Beth Samberg stands ready to double her businessBeth Samberg initially entered the industry to earn a little extra spending money and is now running a premiere real estate business. Read how this rockstar Realtor helps her clients’ dreams come...
PLACE Expands in Greater Tacoma Area, WA and Phoenix, AZ
Liz Johnson keeps it real and keeps growing through a partnership with PLACELiz Johnson and her team are now powered by PLACE. Johnson has built a growth-minded real estate business and strong brand by “keeping it real.” Learn how she builds authentic connections with...
PLACE Expands in Greater Green Bay Area
Laura Rabas and the Laura Rabas Real Estate Team are living their best lives with PLACE by their sideLaura Rabas and the Laura Rabas Real Estate Team are now powered by PLACE. Rabas is a lifetime learner and quick to embrace change. Read how she believes PLACE will...
PLACE Expands in Greater Seattle Area
New PLACE partner Thuy Nguyen has purposefully built her American dream and the Building Dreams TeamThuy Nguyen and the Building Dreams Team are now powered by PLACE. Learn how the dream of opportunity leads Nguyen and her partner Ron Ruscha to empower others through...
PLACE Expands South Jersey Presence
The unstoppable Christie Peyton creates new possibilities with PLACEChristie Peyton and the Christie Peyton Group of South Jersey are now powered by PLACE. Learn how Christie’s drive and enthusiasm built a business from the ground up and why she believes in the power...