What Wunderflats does

Wunderflats GmbH is a Berlin-headquartered, venture-backed online marketplace that connects verified landlords of furnished apartments with tenants seeking mid-term rentals, typically ranging from one to twelve months. The platform addresses a structural gap in the European housing market for flexible, fully furnished accommodation by serving international professionals, relocating employees, international students and researchers, and recruited healthcare workers who face barriers to traditional long-term leases — most notably the absence of a German SCHUFA credit history and the need for Anmeldung (address registration) support to complete visa and bureaucratic processes. On the supply side, landlords with furnished apartments gain access to a pool of verified professional tenants, digital contract workflows, identity verification, and standardized handover protocol tools. The platform operates as a self-serve, product-led-growth model with multilingual support (English, German, French) and has expanded from Germany into France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland by March 2026.

The underlying platform is a web-based marketplace with identity verification on both sides, standardized German-law-compliant rental agreement workflows, digital handover protocol tools with photo checklists, and secure payment processing that holds the first month's rent until 48 hours after contract start. The Wunderflats HUB functions as both an SEO/content asset and an educational resource covering rental law, tenant rights, Anmeldung procedures, and GDPR compliance, available in multiple languages. As of June 2026, the company appointed a Chief Data & AI Officer, signaling an intent to layer AI capabilities onto the existing marketplace data infrastructure, though no AI products have been publicly disclosed.

The business model combines transaction fees on tenant-side bookings with a marketplace commission or listing model on the landlord side; the company does not publicly disclose specific fee structures. Wunderflats is privately held with approximately USD 34 million in total disclosed funding across seven rounds from 2014 to 2021, including a €17.8 million Series A led by Verdane in July 2021, with participation from Axel Springer Digital Ventures, Creathor Ventures, IBB Ventures, PT1, and Round Hill Ventures. The company is led by co-founder and CEO Jan Hase alongside co-founder and managing director Arkadi Jampolski, with a current headcount in the 101–250 range.

Name

Wunderflats

Legal name

Wunderflats GmbH

Website

https://wunderflats.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wunderflats is a Berlin-based online marketplace connecting verified landlords with tenants seeking furnished mid-term apartment rentals (1–12 months), primarily serving international professionals, students, and healthcare workers relocating to Germany and other European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Furnished Mid-Term Rental Marketplace

NAICS

General Rental Centers (53231)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Extended-Stay & Monthly Rental Marketplaces (30+ Nights) (THAMALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Furnished Monthly Apartments (Urban/Residential) (THAMAFAB), Extended-stay serviced apartments (weekly/monthly) (THAMACAD), Student Housing Marketplaces & Booking Platforms (THAMAGAJ), Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing (THAMAFAH)

Keywords

• Furnished apartment rentals
• Mid-term housing platform
• Rental marketplace
• Expat relocation housing
• Temporary housing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Tenant Rental Transactions: Wunderflats generates revenue through rental transactions on its platform, charging tenants for mid-term furnished apartment rentals. The platform facilitates the booking and payment process, with the first month's rent typically processed through the platform for selected listings, adding a safety layer for tenants.
2. Landlord Listing Services: Landlords can list their furnished apartments on the Wunderflats platform to reach thousands of verified professional tenants. While the specific fee structure for landlords is not detailed, landlords connect with tenants through the platform, suggesting a listing or commission-based model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wunderflats operates an online marketplace that connects landlords with furnished apartments to tenants seeking mid-term rentals, typically 1-12 months. The platform facilitates tenant search, identity verification of both parties, standardized German-law-compliant rental contracts, secure payment processing, and Anmeldung (address registration) support. It also offers serviced apartments as an alternative accommodation type and provides educational content via the Wunderflats HUB blog.

Product overview

Wunderflats is a Berlin-based furnished mid-term rental platform that connects verified landlords with verified tenants seeking temporary furnished housing in Germany and across Europe. The core offering is furnished apartment rentals for stays typically ranging from 1-12 months, targeting international professionals, expats, students, and companies housing relocating employees. The platform includes landlord services (listing creation, identity verification, tenant matching), tenant services (apartment search, Anmeldung support, contract management), and educational content through the Wunderflats HUB blog. Serviced apartments are offered as an alternative to standard furnished units. The platform has expanded from Germany to other European markets including Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Furnished Mid-Term Apartment Rentals Web-based marketplace product offering fully furnished apartments for medium-term stays (typically 1-12 months) across Germany and other European markets, targeting international professionals, students, and expats. The platform connects verified landlords with verified tenants and provides standardized rental processes including Anmeldung (address registration) support, identity verification, and secure payment processing.
• Serviced Apartments Furnished units designed for short to medium stays that include hotel-like services such as regular cleaning, linen changes, and reception/support. Offered alongside standard furnished apartments as an alternative accommodation option on the Wunderflats platform.
• Landlord Listing Services Self-serve service for landlords including listing creation tools, identity verification, tenant matching, rental contract management, and handover protocol support. Landlords can create listings, manage apartments, and connect with verified professional tenants seeking mid-term furnished rentals.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wunderflats
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wunderflats
• Instagraminstagram.com/wunderflats
• Xx.com/wunderflats
• Pinterestpinterest.com/wunderflats

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors13 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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