What FOUND Study does

FOUND Study is a private, for-profit operator of fully-furnished student and intern housing founded in 2016 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. The company provides monthly rental accommodation in apartment-style units (private rooms, shared rooms, and studios) across more than 10 US urban markets, with concentrated inventory of 4,000+ beds across seven owned-and-operated properties in NYC. Pricing is all-inclusive (utilities, WiFi, furnishings) on flexible 4-, 9-, and 12-month license terms, with rooms ranging from roughly $1,000 to $4,200 per month depending on location, room type, and unit configuration. Customer segments include individual college and university students, seasonal interns from finance/tech/consulting/media programs, educational institutions seeking group placements, and corporate partners running internship programs.

The underlying technology stack is built on StarRez as the core property management system for online applications, reservations, and resident management, supplemented by DocuSign for electronic lease execution and third-party credit/background check services during tenant approval. There is no proprietary AI/ML component; the listed "Smart Packaging System" is a package-management convenience feature. A FOUND Membership ($200-$275 one-time) provides bundled discounts with the sister FOUND Hotels brand and on-site F&B venues.

FOUND Study's revenue model combines recurring monthly subscription-style rental income, a one-time membership fee at signature, a per-application $80 fee with separate non-refundable move-in/move-out fees ($500/$250), and affiliate/referral economics from FOUND Hotels cross-promotion. The GTM motion is sales-led and channel-partner-driven: a direct-to-consumer website with online application and phone consultation, combined with university and corporate internship program partnerships that deliver group placements. Distribution leverage comes from a 10-city footprint, in-person property tours, content assets such as the NYC Internship Housing Guide, and a referral program paying up to $200 per converted tenant.

Name

FOUND Study

Legal name

FOUND Study

Website

https://foundstudy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FOUND Study is a low-cost provider of fully-furnished, all-inclusive student and intern housing across 10+ US cities, operating 4,000+ beds in NYC and partnering with universities and corporate internship programs to place tenants on flexible 4-, 9-, or 12-month leases.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Housing

NAICS

Accommodation (721)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Student-Focused Co-Living (Flexible, Community-Led) (THAMAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Campus Shared Student Houses (Room-by-Room) (THAMAGAC), Student & Academic Term Monthly Housing (THAMAFAH), Off-Campus / University-Affiliated Housing Management (EDAEAFAB)

Keywords

• Student housing
• Intern housing
• Furnished apartments
• Co-living rentals
• Urban housing

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student/Intern Housing Rentals: Monthly rental income from fully furnished private and shared rooms in apartment-style units. Residents pay per semester, 4, 9, or 12-month terms with flexible lease options.
2. Membership Fee: One-time membership fee ($200-$275) charged upon signature of license agreement, providing access to common areas and resident services.
3. FOUND Hotels Partnership Revenue: Members receive 20% discount at FOUND Hotel locations; members' friends and family receive 10% discount. Restaurant and bar locations inside hotels offer 20% off bills.
4. Application and Processing Fees: $80 application fee per application. Additional move-in/move-out fees of $500/$250 non-refundable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FOUND Study provides fully-furnished student and intern housing in urban cities across the US, offering private and shared rooms in apartment-style units with flexible lease terms (4, 9, or 12 months). All-inclusive pricing covers utilities, high-speed WiFi, and access to co-living amenities such as community lounges, study rooms, fitness centers, and on-site laundry.

Product overview

FOUND Study is a provider of fully-furnished student and intern housing offering flexible lease terms in urban cities across the US. The core offering consists of housing properties in multiple locations (NYC including East Village, Chelsea, Midtown East, Financial District, Turtle Bay, Brooklyn Heights; plus Boston, Oakland, and San Francisco) with room types ranging from private studios to shared rooms in 2-12 person units. All properties include all-inclusive pricing (utilities, WiFi), furnished units, and community amenities. The portfolio includes the FOUND Membership add-on providing hotel and dining discounts, Educational Institution Partnership Services for schools and programs, and an NYC Internship Housing Guide resource.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FOUND Hotels: A hotel brand offering 20% off stays for FOUND Study members and 10% off for friends and family, plus 20% off at on-site restaurants and bars

Products and services

• FOUND Study East Village FOUND Study housing property in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood, offering private and shared rooms in apartment-style units with full kitchens, ensuite bathrooms, and co-living amenities.
• FOUND Study Chelsea FOUND Study housing property in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood offering private and shared furnished rooms with ensuite bathrooms, kitchens, rooftop deck, fitness center, and communal lounges.
• FOUND Study Midtown East FOUND Study housing property in Midtown East Manhattan offering fully furnished private and shared units with 24-hour security, high-speed internet, and on-site laundry near multiple subway lines.
• FOUND Study Financial District FOUND Study housing property in Manhattan's Financial District offering fully furnished private and shared units with 24-hour security, high-speed internet, and on-site laundry near the Fulton St transit hub.
• FOUND Study Turtle Bay FOUND Study housing property in Turtle Bay Manhattan offering furnished private and shared units with 24-hour security, high-speed internet, on-site laundry, and access to FOUND membership promotions.
• FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights FOUND Study housing property in Brooklyn Heights offering fully furnished private and shared units near Brooklyn Bridge Park with communal amenities including kitchens, lounges, and laundry.
• FOUND Study Boston FOUND Study housing property in Boston Back Bay offering furnished shared and single rooms with communal amenities including kitchen, lounges, and laundry near the T line.
• FOUND Study Oakland FOUND Study housing property in Oakland offering fully furnished private rooms with communal amenities including kitchens, lounges, meeting rooms, fitness center, and laundry near downtown Oakland.
• FOUND Study San Francisco Month-to-month student rental property in San Francisco, California with furnished units and co-living amenities.
• FOUND Membership Membership program providing residents with access to exclusive discounts at FOUND Hotels (20% off stays) and food and beverage outlets (20% off), as well as promotions and other resident services for a one-time fee of $200-$275.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosts thousands of students and interns annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and key account.

• FOUND HotelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFOUND Study membership includes 20% discount at any FOUND Hotel locations nationwide, and 10% discount for friends and family staying at FOUND Hotels. Also includes 20% off restaurant and bar bills at FOUND Hotel dining locations.
• Cornell Universitykey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• Indiana University Bloomingtonkey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• University of Texas at Austinkey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• Vanderbilt Universitykey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• Villanova Universitykey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• Penn State Universitykey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• University of Pennsylvaniakey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• University of Michigankey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)key accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• Michigan State Universitykey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs
• Emory Universitykey accountOthersUniversity partnership for student housing during internships and academic programs

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Common: Common is a co-living operator offering furnished shared and private units in major US cities with flexible lease terms. Directly comparable to FOUND Study in co-living model, urban target cities, and furnished all-inclusive pricing.
• Quarters: Quarters provides fully furnished co-living apartments in urban US markets with month-to-month flexibility. Overlaps with FOUND Study on furnished flexible-term urban housing for young professionals and students.
• Ollie / Bungalow Living: Bungalow operates a managed co-living platform offering furnished private rooms in shared urban houses with flexible leases. Comparable to FOUND Study's shared-room, urban, flexible-term model serving young adults.
• Student.com: Student.com is a marketplace for student accommodation globally, listing furnished rooms near major universities. Overlaps with FOUND Study's student housing focus and furnished urban product, though primarily an aggregator.
• Amberstudent: Amber is a student housing marketplace helping students book verified furnished rooms near universities in the US, UK, and other countries. Comparable to FOUND Study on student housing supply and urban furnished offering.
• University Living: University Living is a student housing platform offering furnished rooms near universities across multiple geographies. Comparable to FOUND Study on student tenant focus and managed urban housing supply.

Broad incumbents

• American Campus Communities / Greystar Student Living: Greystar is the largest US student housing and multifamily operator with purpose-built student accommodation assets. Provides scale benchmark and partial overlap with FOUND Study's student tenant base and furnished urban product.

Regional players

• The Collective: The Collective is a co-living operator with a flagship in London and select US presence, offering furnished shared housing with community programming. Comparable model to FOUND Study, though primarily UK-focused with limited US overlap.

Others

• FOUND Hotels: FOUND Hotels is a sister/partner hospitality brand offering short-stay hotel rooms and F&B, with which FOUND Study offers cross-discounts. Comparable adjacent business model and brand ecosystem.

Emerging players

• Leasebreak / SpareRoom: SpareRoom/Leasebreak are short-term rental and roommate-matching platforms catering to flexible housing needs. Comparable to FOUND Study on flexibility/short-term positioning but marketplace rather than operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/foundstudysanfrancisco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foundstudy

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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