HomeCompany

What HomeCompany does

HomeCompany eG is a Berlin-headquartered, Düsseldorf-registered cooperative (eingetragene Genossenschaft, GnR 517) operating since approximately 1993 in the German furnished temporary housing market ("Wohnen auf Zeit"). The company runs a dual-sided marketplace that matches mobile business professionals — including individual relocating executives, project-based workers, and corporate clients from Mittelstand and global enterprises — with landlords offering furnished apartments for short-to-medium-term rental. Service delivery runs through a franchise-style network of 21 independently owned, locally operated agencies spread across major German cities (Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bremen, Dresden, Kiel, Wuppertal, Freiburg and others), combined with a central website that handles property search, inquiry submission, and 360-degree virtual tours.

The underlying technology stack is a standard property-listing web platform augmented with 360-degree photography for virtual viewings and SCHUFA-based credit screening of prospective tenants. HomeCompany monetizes exclusively on the landlord side via a brokerage commission — 17.85% of monthly rent (including VAT) per rented month for rental periods under 15 months, capped at 2.6775 months rent, and a flat 2.6775 months rent for periods of 15 months or longer. Tenant placement is provided free of charge. A differentiated add-on, HomeCompany PROTECT, is a proprietary insurance product co-developed with FAIRsicherungsladen Freiburg that covers inventory damage, tenant liability up to €1M, rental income loss, and key replacement during rental periods.

The go-to-market combines content marketing and SEO via the central website, face-to-face consultation through the 21 local agencies, referral partnerships with corporate HR departments, and a Premium Service option for full rental administration. The company is privately held as a cooperative, has no external venture or private equity backing disclosed, no mobile application, no public or partner-facing API, and no known AI or machine learning capabilities. Management comprises Andreas Schauer (Vorstand / Management Board) and Karin Großmann (Aufsichtsratsvorsitzende / Supervisory Board Chair).

Name

HomeCompany

Legal name

HomeCompany eG

Website

https://homecompany.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HomeCompany eG is a German cooperative operating a 21-agency franchise network that matches mobile professionals and corporate clients with furnished temporary apartments ("Wohnen auf Zeit") across major German cities, earning commission from landlords while serving tenants free of charge.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Furnished Temporary Housing Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Executive Short-Term Housing Management (BPAJAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Relocation & Corporate Housing Brokerage (BPAJAAAG), Employee Relocation & Temporary Assignment Housing (THAMAHAA), Corporate Housing Property Management (Owner-Managed / Third-Party) (THAMAHAJ), Temporary Housing & Corporate Housing Management (HSAKAJAD)

Keywords

• Furnished temporary housing
• Temporary apartment rentals
• Real estate brokerage
• Corporate housing solutions
• Property rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commission - Property Owners: HomeCompany charges landlords a commission upon successful rental of their furnished property. For rentals under 15 months duration, commission is 17.85% of monthly rent including VAT per rented month. For rentals of 15 months or longer, commission is capped at 2.6775 months rent including VAT. The commission is triggered upon signing of the rental agreement regardless of rental duration.
2. Tenant Placement Services: Free placement service for tenants seeking temporary furnished housing. The company generates revenue through commissions from property owners rather than charging tenants fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HomeCompany operates a nationwide cooperative franchise network of locally owned real estate agencies in Germany that brokers furnished temporary housing (Wohnen auf Zeit). The service matches mobile business professionals, executives, and corporate clients with property owners offering fully furnished apartments for short-to-medium-term rentals. Revenue is generated through brokerage commissions paid by landlords upon successful placement of tenants, with supplementary offerings including a proprietary insurance product (HomeCompany PROTECT), 360-degree virtual tours, SCHUFA tenant credit checks, and a Premium full-service rental management option.

Product overview

HomeCompany is a franchise-network real estate agency operating in 20+ German cities, specializing in furnished temporary housing (Wohnen auf Zeit). The core offering is the matchmaking service connecting tenants with fully furnished apartments and landlords seeking short-to-medium-term renters. The portfolio includes the main brokerage platform (HomeCompany Möblierte Wohnungen & Apartments), a network of independently operated local agencies (HomeCompany Agenturen) across cities including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dresden, Kiel, Wuppertal, and Bremen, and a proprietary insurance product (HomeCompany PROTECT) co-developed with FAIRsicherungsladen Freiburg that covers landlord inventory damage, tenant liability, rental income loss, and key replacement. Supporting features include 360-degree photography for virtual viewings, SCHUFA credit checks, and a Premium Service option for full rental management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HomeCompany PROTECT: A specialized insurance product developed in cooperation with FAIRsicherungsladen Freiburg to provide comprehensive protection for furnished temporary rentals, covering property damage, liability, and key replacement.

Products and services

• HomeCompany Furnished Apartments & Apartments Rental (Möblierte Wohnungen & Apartments mieten & vermieten) Full-service brokerage connecting tenants seeking furnished temporary housing (Wohnen auf Zeit) with property owners across Germany. Free for tenants; landlords pay brokerage commissions on successful placement. Operated through the cooperative franchise agency network.
• HomeCompany PROTECT Insurance Product Specialized insurance for furnished temporary rentals covering landlord inventory damage, tenant personal liability (up to €1 million), rental income loss, and key replacement (up to €25,000 contents coverage). Provided at no additional cost to cooperating landlords through the partnership with FAIRsicherungsladen Freiburg.
• Premium Service (Full Rental Management) Full-service rental management option under which HomeCompany handles the complete administration of tenancy agreements on behalf of the landlord, providing turnkey rental operations for furnished temporary apartments.
• HomeCompany Agency Network (Franchise Network) Network of 21 independently owned and operated local agencies across Germany providing face-to-face brokerage, tenant matching, and on-the-ground service for furnished temporary housing in their respective regional markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Properties are well-occupied with smooth rental relationships, as evidenced by testimonials from landlords with multi-property portfolios.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAIRsicherungsladen FreiburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with FAIRsicherungsladen Freiburg to develop and provide HomeCompany PROTECT, a specialized insurance product covering liability and property damage gaps in standard home insurance for furnished temporary rentals. The insurance covers both tenants and landlords with coverage sums up to €25,000 for contents and €1 million for personal liability.
• dreizunullminorOthersDesign and branding agency responsible for the visual design and brand identity of the HomeCompany website and marketing materials.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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