Residomia

What Residomia does

Residomia (legal entity: RESIDOMIA GROUP SAS) is a French private company founded in 2015 and headquartered in La Garenne Colombes, France, that operates a digital platform connecting members of the African diaspora in Europe with verified real estate investment opportunities across more than 12 African countries, with stated strongholds in Senegal, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, and Rwanda. The platform provides loan simulation, property search, financing facilitation, property insurance advisory, distance property management, legal verification (land titles, permits), notarized power of attorney (procuration), escrow services (compte séquestre), and a proprietary "Residomia Label" quality certification. The technology stack integrates HubSpot for CRM and email marketing, Google Analytics for traffic measurement, Google reCAPTCHA for form security, and WhatsApp Business for direct client communication.

Residomia monetizes through transaction facilitation fees on completed property purchases, professional service fees for advisory and legal verification work, and financing coordination with panafrican banking partners (Ecobank, Orabank, Coris Bank, CCI Patrimoine Group). Its go-to-market combines a direct-to-consumer digital channel with a sales-led, relationship-driven approach where each client is assigned a single point of contact, supported by a binational team based in France and in-country field partners. Customer segments include the African diaspora in Europe (primary), African residents on the continent, property developers seeking access to diaspora buyers (AH AFRICA, ECONYX GROUP, Tecnodis, N Real Estate), and cooperative housing groups (in partnership with Coop Habitat Solidaire).

The company's stated competitive advantages are its dual-continent operational footprint, the Residomia Label verification standard, an extensive French-language educational content library (eBooks, blog articles, country guides, checklists), and a multi-sided ecosystem binding buyers, developers, banks, notaries, surveyors, architects, and local legal practitioners. No funding rounds, investors, revenue figures, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed in the available data; firm size is reported at 11–50 employees and the visible property inventory is limited to three listings priced between approximately €80,900 and €198,000 per unit.

Name

Residomia

Legal name

RESIDOMIA GROUP SAS

Website

https://residomia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Residomia is a French digital platform, founded in 2015, that connects the African diaspora in Europe with verified real estate investment opportunities across 12+ African countries, offering property search, loan simulation, financing facilitation, legal verification, and remote purchase management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diaspora Real Estate Investment Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Mortgage Bankers & Loan Correspondents (6162)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate ESG / Sustainability & Resilience Advisory (Decarbonization, Climate Risk) (BPAJANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable Housing / Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Mortgage Origination (FSALAAAM)

Keywords

• Diaspora real estate
• African property investment
• Diaspora mortgage services
• Remote property management
• Cross-border real estate

Headquarters

HQ city

Courbevoie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transaction Facilitation Fees: Residomia facilitates property transactions between buyers (primarily diaspora) and developers/promoters. Revenue is generated through fees charged for the comprehensive advisory, verification, and project management services throughout the purchase process.
2. Professional Services: Advisory fees for services including property verification, legal document checking, notary coordination, surveyor arrangements, legal support, and financing arrangements with partner banks.
3. Financing Coordination: Introduction and coordination services connecting diaspora buyers with partner banks (Ecobank, Orabank, Coris Bank) offering diaspora mortgage products. Revenue derives from financing facilitation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Residomia operates a digital platform connecting the African diaspora in Europe with verified real estate investment opportunities in 12+ African countries. The company provides property search, loan simulation, financing facilitation with partner banks (Ecobank, Orabank, Coris Bank), property insurance advisory, remote purchase management with construction updates, legal verification, and distance property management. Residomia also operates the proprietary Residomia Label quality certification that vets property titles, building permits, and developer track records.

Product overview

Residomia is a real estate investment platform for the African diaspora, offering a comprehensive suite of services including property search, loan simulation, project financing, and property insurance across 12+ African countries. The platform connects diaspora investors with verified African properties through both a web platform and mobile-responsive tools. Core services include a loan simulator, property matching, financing assistance with partner banks, and distance property management. The offering is complemented by educational resources (eBooks and checklists), legal verification services, notarized power of attorney options, and escrow protections. Residomia also operates the internationally recognized 'Residomia Label' quality certification for African real estate projects. The platform currently features three listed properties in Senegal (Appartement F4) and Côte d'Ivoire (Villa Basse and Duplex STELIANE).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Residomia Label: An internationally recognized quality label for securing real estate investments in Africa and highlighting the best projects from developers

Products and services

• Loan Simulation Tool Online simulator that estimates borrowing capacity, monthly payments, and associated fees for African real estate purchases targeted at diaspora investors based in Europe.
• Property Search Service Service to find available real estate properties across African countries, connecting buyers with verified properties and developers, tailored for the African diaspora in Europe and African residents.
• Project Financing Service Financing facilitation service that connects diaspora investors with partner banks (Ecobank, Orabank, Coris Bank, CCI Patrimoine Group) offering mortgage products tailored for non-resident African buyers.
• Property Insurance Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 65% of land disputes in West Africa are linked to incomplete documentation — Residomia addresses this through comprehensive document verification
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coop Habitat SolidairecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative housing partner working with Residomia to develop and support affordable housing projects in Africa through collective ownership models. Together they promote cooperative real estate development as an accessible pathway to property ownership.
• AH AFRICA (Al Hoceinia Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty developer partner developing the Résidence Képar project in Dakar (654 units + 34 shops). AH AFRICA is a subsidiary of the Moroccan Al Hoceinia Group, which claims over 60 years of experience and more than 30,000 housing units delivered.
• ECONYX GROUPcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProperty developer partner developing the Cité STELIANE project in Abidjan Bassam (66 low villas + 50 duplex villas on 8 hectares). ECONYX GROUP deploys sustainable real estate solutions in Côte d'Ivoire.
• TecnodisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeveloper partner mentioned in relation to cooperative housing projects, specifically developing the ECOCITY-Lomé project (13 hectares) offering modern sustainable housing.
• N Real EstateminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeveloper partner developing La Cité des Anges in Lomé, a cooperative housing project focused on proximity to urban centers and responsible construction.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM and marketing automation platform used for managing newsletters, tracking client inquiries, and coordinating customer relationships across the platform.
• Network of NotariescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRigorous network of vetted notaries across African countries who verify property titles, draft and register sale documents, and ensure legal compliance for all transactions facilitated by Residomia.
• Network of Surveyors and ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartners including certified surveyors and architects who verify land boundaries, validate construction permits, and monitor construction progress for Residomia clients.
• Network of Real Estate AgentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVerified, controlled real estate agent network understanding diaspora expectations. Agents identify reliable properties, evaluate vendor documentation, assist in negotiations, and secure each stage of the buyer-seller relationship.
• Local Legal PractitionerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal legal experts who understand land law complexities, including customary rights and unregistered regimes. They identify legal risks and propose regularization strategies before acquisition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Broll Property Group: Pan-African commercial and residential real estate services firm offering valuation, advisory, and brokerage across multiple African countries. Comparable as an established Africa-focused real estate services player with cross-border advisory capabilities.
• Knight Frank: Global real estate advisory with a meaningful Africa practice and dedicated cross-border investor services. Comparable as an established real estate advisory serving international buyers in African markets, but at a vastly different scale and with a broader product portfolio.
• Jiji: Large pan-African horizontal marketplace (originated in Nigeria, expanded across the continent) with significant real estate supply. Comparable as a high-traffic African listings platform competing for the same diaspora buyer attention, though broader in vertical scope.

Emerging players

• HousingAnywhere: Cross-border rental marketplace serving international students and young professionals in Europe. Comparable as a remote-tenant/buyer cross-border property platform with verification and digital booking flows, though Europe-centric in inventory.
• CoinAfrique: Pan-West African classifieds marketplace with strong presence in francophone Africa (Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon). Comparable as a regional listings destination for African property buyers, though broader in scope (general goods) than Residomia's focused investment vertical.

Direct peers

• Properstar: International property portal aggregating listings from agents and developers across 80+ countries, including African markets. Comparable as a cross-border, diaspora-friendly real estate platform surfacing African supply to international buyers.
• Lamudi: Emerging-markets property portal historically active across Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Morocco). Comparable as a previously high-profile Africa-focused property marketplace aggregating developer inventory for diaspora and local buyers.
• Meqasa: Ghana-focused online real estate marketplace connecting buyers and renters with verified listings. Directly comparable as an African property platform aggregating developer supply for an online audience, with a similar verification and listing model.
• PropertyPro.ng: Nigeria's leading property marketplace with verified listings across sale and rent. Highly comparable in model — aggregating developer/agent inventory, emphasizing trust signals, and serving a large diaspora-adjacent buyer pool.
• Spotahome: Tech-enabled cross-border rental platform serving international movers/students/professionals. Comparable as a digital-first cross-border property platform, though weighted toward rentals rather than diaspora purchases and predominantly European supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/residomia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4Kb9caD76eaoMnIq3M7r_A
• Facebookfacebook.com/RESIDOMIA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/residomia
• Instagraminstagram.com/residomia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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