Sezame, the French startup which aims to democratize access to property thanks to its real estate leasing system, has just completed a fundraising of one million euros. We spoke with the founders of this startup to learn more about their project.
Everything you need to know about Sezame
Who are you ?
We are three real estate enthusiasts who combine technological, financial, marketing and real estate expertise to build a human company whose mission is clear: to democratize access to property. Charles Ruelle, CEO & CTO, Clara Tairraz, CMO, and finally Benjamin Hubert, COO.
What does Sezame do?
Sezame was founded in 2022 around a common vision: those who want to become a homeowner should be able to achieve it. Its mission to democratize access to property brings rental with option to purchase in private residential real estate up to date and is based on a simple, digital and fully integrated user journey. Sezame is transforming the way French people become owners and supports them at every stage.
Today, Sezame has more than 2,600 registrations on the website, more than 150 partners: professionals and networks of real estate professionals, more than 30 media appearances: on the radio, in the press and on television. , several buyers who will soon be moving into their future home and around ten others looking for their ideal property as well as a startup incubated at Platform 58, the prestigious Banque Postale incubator.
Sezame’s fundraising
Why did you raise one million euros?
Sezame has raised one million euros in equity to contribute to its objective of facilitating access to real estate ownership for French people through rental-ownership and financial coaching.
This fundraising constitutes an important step in our development and will make it possible to strengthen our technological and commercial development, to structure the legal framework for rental-ownership in private residential real estate and to strengthen the teams.
Why did you choose to bring these investors into your capital?
Sezame has chosen to bring Altur Investissement and business angels into its capital.
Created in 2006, Altur Investissement is developing new expertise in the PropTech & ClimaTech sector. Having them as lead investors on our pre-seed allows us to surround ourselves with experienced investors who have the desire to support innovation in PropTech, and our credible and unique solution to solve the equation of ownership. .
As for the various business angels who follow Sezame in the adventure, they certainly come to support us financially, but also strategically thanks to their real estate, Tech and financial expertise. This precious ecosystem is the pride of Sezame.
What will Sezame look like in 5 years?
Sezame aims to have made 1,500 acquisitions and become the leading rental-ownership operator in private residential real estate in France and more widely in Europe in the next 5 years.
