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Bob.ai
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BoodsKapper Inc.
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bob.ai
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2018
Operating statusenum
Operating
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Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersDallas, United States
HQ citystring
Dallas
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
public housing software, AI housing automation, Housing Choice Voucher platform, affordable housing marketplace, case management as a service
Industry3 codes
1Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects)
CodeHDAEAEAAPrimaryYes
2ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration
CodeBPAEAAAEPrimaryNo
3Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS)
CodeBPAEAMAIPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Custom Computer Programming Services541511
  • Computer Systems Design Services541512
  • Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services5182
SIC code3 codes
  • Services-Prepackaged Software7372
  • Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design7373
  • Services-Computer Programming Services7371
Product category
Public Housing Authority Software
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion3 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1SaaS Subscriptions (PHA AI)
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Software-as-a-Service model providing full suite of applications for PHAs to manage core tasks including applications, recertifications, relocations, portability, RFTA, and inspections. PHAs can adopt the entire platform or choose individual apps.

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2CMaaS (Case Management as a Service)
TypeManaged Services
Description

AI-as-labor model where Bob.ai's AI engages with PHAs through email, handling processes including recertifications, inspection optimization, virtual voucher briefings, and portability billing. Essentially serves as an AI workforce.

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3Per-Unit/PIC Transaction Pricing
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Tiered pricing based on HCV (Housing Choice Voucher) units managed. Basic tier is free, Premium at $3.50/HCV unit without inspections, Pro at $5/HCV unit with all modules included.

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4AI Contact Center
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

AI-powered contact center service with transaction-based pricing: $50/transaction with AI Call Center, $35/transaction without AI Call Center.

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5Affordable Housing Marketplace
TypeMarketplace Commission
Description

Fast-growing marketplace connecting renters, housing providers, and agencies. Provides search capabilities for renters, property providers, and assistance programs.

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Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Pricing details5 tiers
1Free tier with basic network services
ModelFreemiumBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Includes eRFTA creation, RFTA dashboard access, affordability check, compatibility check, matching vouchers to units, group chat, and e-sign RFTA. Limited to basic features.

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2Premium tier without inspections at $3.50/HCV unit
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

All Basic features plus ability to list/upload vouchers, schedule initial inspections, access inspection dashboard, create complaint inspections, and event management.

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3Pro tier with all modules at $5/HCV unit
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadenceMonthly
Notes

Full feature access including inspections with optimizer, real-time inspector tracking, landlord access to dashboards, case management, LL/FSS workshops, and Zoom integration.

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4AI Contact Center with call center at $50/transaction
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

AI-powered contact center handling voice, text, and chat interactions with resident support across all channels.

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5AI Contact Center without call center at $35/transaction
ModelTransaction based/ take rateBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

AI contact center solution without dedicated AI call center component.

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GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

Bob.ai builds an AI-native ERP platform and Case Management as a Service for U.S. Public Housing Authorities and Performance-Based Contract Administrators, automating RFTA, HAP, recertification, inspection, relocation, and port-out workflows with AI assistants. It also operates an Affordable Housing Marketplace connecting renters, landlords, and housing agencies for voucher-based rental search and assistance.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • 80% of RFTAs can be approved in real-time with AI assistance
+4 more records
Product overview1 text field

Bob.ai is an AI-powered housing operations platform offering a unified portfolio of products for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). The core PHA AI platform provides AI assistants for key processes: RFTA (Request for Tenancy Approval), HAP (Housing Assistance Payments), Rental Adjustments, Relocations, and Port-Out. CMaaS (Case Management as a Service) delivers AI via email for recertifications, inspection optimization, voucher briefings, and portability billing. Additional products include MOR AI Assistant for PBCA audit workflows and an AI Contact Center for voice/text/chat support. The company also operates an Affordable Housing Marketplace connecting renters, providers, and agencies. The platform is available as SaaS (full suite of applications) or CMaaS (AI as a virtual consultant via email), with a mobile-first approach.

Scale indicator8 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership6 partners
1Microsoft
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Microsoft SSO integration for MOR AI and platform access. Users can sign in with official Microsoft credentials to access pre-loaded PBRA property data and run MOR end-to-end reviews.

2Google
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Google authentication integration for platform access and calendar integration for case management and event scheduling (FSS workshops, LL workshops).

3Online Information Services Inc.
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Integration for criminal history checks in relocations and portability processes, ensuring compliance and safety verification for housing placements.

4Yardi
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Integration with Yardi housing management platform for AI-powered system integrations keeping conversations fully informed with resident and account data.

5Elite
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Integration with Elite housing management system enabling AI Contact Center to access information across housing platforms for comprehensive resident support.

6MRI Software
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Integration with MRI housing management platform for AI Contact Center to maintain full context across housing management systems.

Recent move7 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight6 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1AppFolio
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

AI-enabled property management SaaS for residential portfolios. Comparable as a vertically integrated, AI-augmented property platform that could move downstream into affordable housing workflows where Bob.ai operates.

2OpenGov
TypeEmerging player
Description

Vertical SaaS for state and local government budgeting, procurement, and operations. Comparable as a venture-backed civic-tech platform that has scaled into government workflows relevant to Bob.ai's PHA buyer base.

3Apartment List
TypeOthers
Description

Large rental marketplace with affordable housing search and voucher-friendly filters. Comparable to Bob.ai's Affordable Housing Marketplace as a two-sided network connecting renters, landlords, and assistance programs.

4MRI Software
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major housing and property management software vendor with deep PH/HCV capabilities. Like Yardi, it is both an integration partner for Bob.ai's Contact Center and a potential long-term competitor offering AI-assisted workflows within its own suite.

5ResMan
TypeEmerging player
Description

Cloud-native multifamily property management platform with affordable housing compliance features. Comparable as a modern SaaS challenger to legacy housing ERPs operating in adjacent affordable housing workflows.

6Decagon
TypeEmerging player
Description

Enterprise AI agent platform for customer support automation. Comparable to Bob.ai's AI Contact Center offering, which similarly uses autonomous agents to handle voice, text, and chat interactions at enterprise scale.

7Yardi
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Dominant housing and property management ERP/vendor. Comparable as both a competitor (full ERP replacement) and an integration partner (Bob.ai's Yardi integration), and represents the kind of incumbent that could bundle competing AI capabilities.

8Emphasys Software
TypeDirect peer
Description

Long-standing vendor of software to Public Housing Authorities for applicant, tenant, and HCV program management. Most directly comparable to Bob.ai's PHA AI platform since it serves the same primary customer base with overlapping workflow modules (recertifications, inspections, portability).

9RealPage
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large multifamily and affordable housing technology vendor. Comparable for its affordable housing compliance modules (LIHTC, HUD) and AI-driven screening/communications overlays that overlap with Bob.ai's automated contact center.

10Elite Software (Emphasys/HousingCloud)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Established provider of housing authority management software used by many PHAs. Direct functional overlap with Bob.ai's RFTA, HAP, and recertification modules, and an integration partner that could itself evolve into an AI-enabled competitor.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers4 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

API detail
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Docs URL, Description

Integration11 records

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Title, Type, Description, Source

AI capability9 records

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AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature8 records

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Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
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Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Compliance2 records

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Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

Bob.ai

Public Housing Authority Softwarebob.ai

Bob.ai firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Bob.ai
Legal name
BoodsKapper Inc.
Website
https://bob.ai
Company type
Private
Founded year
2018
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Bob.ai industry classification

Industry
Product category
Public Housing Authority Software
NAICS
Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)
SIC
Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
akta.pro primary industry
Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects) (HDAEAEAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration (BPAEAAAE), Enterprise Application Managed Services Outsourcing (ERP/CRM/HRIS AMS) (BPAEAMAI)

Keywords

  • Public housing software
  • AI housing automation
  • Housing Choice Voucher platform
  • Affordable housing marketplace
  • Case management as a service

Where Bob.ai is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Dallas
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Bob.ai business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

  1. SaaS Subscriptions (PHA AI): Software-as-a-Service model providing full suite of applications for PHAs to manage core tasks including applications, recertifications, relocations, portability, RFTA, and inspections. PHAs can adopt the entire platform or choose individual apps.
  2. CMaaS (Case Management as a Service): AI-as-labor model where Bob.ai's AI engages with PHAs through email, handling processes including recertifications, inspection optimization, virtual voucher briefings, and portability billing. Essentially serves as an AI workforce.
  3. Per-Unit/PIC Transaction Pricing: Tiered pricing based on HCV (Housing Choice Voucher) units managed. Basic tier is free, Premium at $3.50/HCV unit without inspections, Pro at $5/HCV unit with all modules included.
  4. AI Contact Center: AI-powered contact center service with transaction-based pricing: $50/transaction with AI Call Center, $35/transaction without AI Call Center.
  5. Affordable Housing Marketplace: Fast-growing marketplace connecting renters, housing providers, and agencies. Provides search capabilities for renters, property providers, and assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
FreemiumMonthlyFree tier with basic network services
Unit PricingMonthlyPremium tier without inspections at $3.50/HCV unit
Unit PricingMonthlyPro tier with all modules at $5/HCV unit
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goAI Contact Center with call center at $50/transaction
Transaction based/ take ratePay-as-you-goAI Contact Center without call center at $35/transaction

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Bob.ai product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Bob.ai builds an AI-native ERP platform and Case Management as a Service for U.S. Public Housing Authorities and Performance-Based Contract Administrators, automating RFTA, HAP, recertification, inspection, relocation, and port-out workflows with AI assistants. It also operates an Affordable Housing Marketplace connecting renters, landlords, and housing agencies for voucher-based rental search and assistance.

Product overview

Bob.ai is an AI-powered housing operations platform offering a unified portfolio of products for Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). The core PHA AI platform provides AI assistants for key processes: RFTA (Request for Tenancy Approval), HAP (Housing Assistance Payments), Rental Adjustments, Relocations, and Port-Out. CMaaS (Case Management as a Service) delivers AI via email for recertifications, inspection optimization, voucher briefings, and portability billing. Additional products include MOR AI Assistant for PBCA audit workflows and an AI Contact Center for voice/text/chat support. The company also operates an Affordable Housing Marketplace connecting renters, providers, and agencies. The platform is available as SaaS (full suite of applications) or CMaaS (AI as a virtual consultant via email), with a mobile-first approach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

  • 80% of RFTAs can be approved in real-time with AI assistance
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use Bob.ai

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Bob.ai technology and API

Technology

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Bob.ai partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft SSO integration for MOR AI and platform access. Users can sign in with official Microsoft credentials to access pre-loaded PBRA property data and run MOR end-to-end reviews.
  • GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle authentication integration for platform access and calendar integration for case management and event scheduling (FSS workshops, LL workshops).
  • Online Information Services Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration for criminal history checks in relocations and portability processes, ensuring compliance and safety verification for housing placements.
  • YardicoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Yardi housing management platform for AI-powered system integrations keeping conversations fully informed with resident and account data.
  • ElitecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Elite housing management system enabling AI Contact Center to access information across housing platforms for comprehensive resident support.
  • MRI SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with MRI housing management platform for AI Contact Center to maintain full context across housing management systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Bob.ai competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • AppFolio: AI-enabled property management SaaS for residential portfolios. Comparable as a vertically integrated, AI-augmented property platform that could move downstream into affordable housing workflows where Bob.ai operates.
  • MRI Software: Major housing and property management software vendor with deep PH/HCV capabilities. Like Yardi, it is both an integration partner for Bob.ai's Contact Center and a potential long-term competitor offering AI-assisted workflows within its own suite.
  • Yardi: Dominant housing and property management ERP/vendor. Comparable as both a competitor (full ERP replacement) and an integration partner (Bob.ai's Yardi integration), and represents the kind of incumbent that could bundle competing AI capabilities.
  • RealPage: Large multifamily and affordable housing technology vendor. Comparable for its affordable housing compliance modules (LIHTC, HUD) and AI-driven screening/communications overlays that overlap with Bob.ai's automated contact center.
  • Elite Software (Emphasys/HousingCloud): Established provider of housing authority management software used by many PHAs. Direct functional overlap with Bob.ai's RFTA, HAP, and recertification modules, and an integration partner that could itself evolve into an AI-enabled competitor.

Emerging players

  • OpenGov: Vertical SaaS for state and local government budgeting, procurement, and operations. Comparable as a venture-backed civic-tech platform that has scaled into government workflows relevant to Bob.ai's PHA buyer base.
  • ResMan: Cloud-native multifamily property management platform with affordable housing compliance features. Comparable as a modern SaaS challenger to legacy housing ERPs operating in adjacent affordable housing workflows.
  • Decagon: Enterprise AI agent platform for customer support automation. Comparable to Bob.ai's AI Contact Center offering, which similarly uses autonomous agents to handle voice, text, and chat interactions at enterprise scale.

Others

  • Apartment List: Large rental marketplace with affordable housing search and voucher-friendly filters. Comparable to Bob.ai's Affordable Housing Marketplace as a two-sided network connecting renters, landlords, and assistance programs.

Direct peers

  • Emphasys Software: Long-standing vendor of software to Public Housing Authorities for applicant, tenant, and HCV program management. Most directly comparable to Bob.ai's PHA AI platform since it serves the same primary customer base with overlapping workflow modules (recertifications, inspections, portability).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Bob.ai social profiles

Digital presence

Bob.ai compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance2 records

Bob.ai financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Bob.ai leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Bob.ai funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Bob.ai M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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

Frequently asked questions about Bob.ai

What does Bob.ai do?

Bob.ai builds an AI-native ERP platform and Case Management as a Service for U.S. Public Housing Authorities and Performance-Based Contract Administrators, automating RFTA, HAP, recertification, inspection, relocation, and port-out workflows with AI assistants. It also operates an Affordable Housing Marketplace connecting renters, landlords, and housing agencies for voucher-based rental search and assistance.

Is Bob.ai a public or private company?

Bob.ai is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was Bob.ai founded?

Bob.ai was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Bob.ai based?

Bob.ai is headquartered in Dallas, United States, in the North America region.

How does Bob.ai make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. SaaS Subscriptions (PHA AI) is the primary driver. The others are CMaaS (Case Management as a Service), per-Unit/PIC Transaction Pricing, AI Contact Center and affordable Housing Marketplace.

Who are Bob.ai's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are AppFolio, MRI Software, Yardi, RealPage and Elite Software (Emphasys/HousingCloud). Emerging players are OpenGov, ResMan and Decagon. Apartment List is listed as an others. Emphasys Software is listed as a direct peer.

Does Bob.ai have an API?

No public API is recorded for Bob.ai.

What industry is Bob.ai in?

Bob.ai's product category is Public Housing Authority Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAEAEAA, Core ERP Suites (Financials, Procurement, Projects), with a secondary code of BPAEAAAE, ERP/CRM/HRIS Implementation & Integration. Its NAICS code is 541511 and its SIC code is 7372.

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