PLACE Media Coverage

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 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 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...
PLACE Expands in Columbus and Central Ohio
The Moog Group expands their future with PLACEInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “I became laser-focused on creating a legacy business. Some people are born with a drive to succeed and sometimes a life event compels it...
PLACE Expands in the Jersey Shore and South Jersey
Multi-million dollar producer Emily Marchese partners with PLACE to grow her teamInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “As I learned to be more systematic and more prospecting-based, I saw an immediate transformation for...
PLACE Expands in Southern and Central Oregon
Rutledge Property Group expanding with the PLACE playbookInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “I found myself in real estate, not being able to scale properly because this was the ONE business that I didn't have a partner...
PLACE Expands in Atlanta Metro Area
Chatel Group aligns with PLACE to expand exceptional community and client serviceInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE.New PLACE Partner Sarah Chatel has built a successful real estate business by serving her clients, team,...
PLACE Expands in Phoenix Metro Area
Steve and Michal Castle partner with PLACE to scale their team through proven systems Interested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “Being intentional with our past clients, our sphere, and our community involvement has really...
PLACE Expands in Metro Denver Area
Seth Jenson partners with PLACE to increase business profitability, focus on personal goalsInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “I have always felt that I was on an island trying to figure out the next thing I needed to...
PLACE Expands in Greater DFW Metroplex
The Brian Weast Group leverages PLACE for agent coaching and successInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE. “I’m excited when I watch agents immerse themselves in the business to achieve success.” New PLACE Partners, Brian...
PLACE Expands in Central California
Family-first agent Apple Corial-Symns partners with PLACE for mentorship, learningInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE.“Somebody at my brokerage told me I was leaving money on the table so I accidentally started putting...
PLACE Expands to Pikes Peak Region of Colorado
The Tiffany Home Team leans on PLACE to navigate and thrive in real estate market shiftsInterested in what a PLACE partnership could do for your business? Find your PLACE.“PLACE can take the pieces that are critical to our success — the onboarding, training, and...