The Class Foundation
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
The Class Foundation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Class Foundation
- Legal name
- The Class Foundation
- Website
- https://theclassfoundation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Class Foundation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Unknown
- NAICS
- Educational Support Services (61171)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Financial Aid Administration & Packaging (EDALAJAA)
Where The Class Foundation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Amsterdam
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
The Class Foundation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
Revenue model
- Partnership/Membership Fees: The organization operates a partner program with over 100 corporate partners who pay to join the ecosystem. Partners gain access to forums, research, networking, and visibility at events. The partnership program has grown from 15 partners in 2015 to over 125 in 2024.
- Event Sponsorship and Ticket Sales: Revenue is generated through event ticket sales and sponsorship packages for the annual conference, regional forums, Smart Student Living summits, and Community Hubs. The Best-in-Class Awards also attracts sponsorship. Pricing for Student Living UK 2026: General Admission €495, Partner Admission €320.
- Research Publications and Reports: The organization produces flagship research including the Student Living Monitor (~20,000 student respondents) and European PBSA Investment Barometer. These reports serve as lead magnets and may be monetized through partner access or premium subscriptions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Student Living UK 2026 Forum General Admission |
| Subscription | Multi-year contract | Student Living UK 2026 Forum Partner Admission |
| Other | Monthly | Internship Stipend |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels7 records
The Class Foundation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
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Product overview
The Class Foundation is a partner-based non-profit organisation serving as a strategic advisor and convening platform for the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) sector in Europe. Rather than a technology product company, it offers a portfolio of programs including flagship research (Student Living Monitor), annual and regional events (Class Conference, Student Living Forums, Smart Student Living summits), awards programs (Best in Class Awards, Smart Living Community Awards), community development initiatives (Community Hubs, Next-Gen Hubs), policy frameworks (National Action Frameworks), and industry publications (European PBSA Investment Barometer, Impact Reports). These offerings serve to connect operators, investors, policymakers, universities, tech leaders, and student organisations across Europe to address the student housing crisis.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Best in Class Awards: Annual awards celebrating organisations and initiatives at the forefront of student and shared living, working, and learning.
- Student Living Monitor
- European PBSA Investment Barometer
- National Action Frameworks
- Community Hubs
- Smart Student Living
Quantifiable outcome
- 3.2 million PBSA beds needed across Europe by 2030 (addressed through National Action Frameworks)
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use The Class Foundation
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments7 records
The Class Foundation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
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The Class Foundation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
54 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SavillscoreGlobal real estate advisory firm. Listed as a core partner in the homepage logo section. Richard Valentine-Selsey, Head of European Living Research & Consultancy at Savills, is a featured speaker at The Class events and contributes to the UK National Action Framework.
- YugocoreGlobal student housing operator. Listed as a partner in homepage logo section and featured in Smart Living Community Awards. Co-developer of UK National Action Framework with 47 stakeholders. Emily Sims from Yugo provided a testimonial for the Community Hubs.
- Homes for StudentscoreUK student housing operator. Listed as a partner in homepage logo section. Featured in Smart Student Living 2026 agenda (Jess Kane, Data, Reporting & Systems Director). Jon Badge (Operations Director) and Stephanie Wessel (People and Culture Director) speak at Community Hubs.
- GreystarcoreGlobal real estate investment management company. Listed as a partner in homepage logo section. Co-developer of UK National Action Framework. Sponsors Student Living UK 2026 and Community Hubs. Laura Soruco (Regional Operations Manager, Greystar) speaks at Next-Gen Hubs.
- Luna StudentscoreUK student housing operator. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Co-developer of UK National Action Framework. Rosie Hill from Luna speaks at Next-Gen Hubs.
- YardicoreProperty management technology provider. Listed as partner and sponsor of Smart Student Living 2026, Student Living UK 2026, and Best in Class Awards 2026. Provides property management and accounting software to the PBSA sector.
- Maastricht UniversityminorHigher education institution partner. Listed in homepage logo section. Represents the university/student housing planning dimension of the partner ecosystem.
- Osborne ClarkecoreInternational law firm specializing in real estate and student housing. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Sponsors Student Living UK 2026. Amy Dimond and Rebecca Francis (Partners) speak at UK forum on Renters' Rights Act.
- ESN (Erasmus Student Network)corePan-European student organization. Listed as a partner in homepage logo section. Represents the student voice and international student mobility dimension of the ecosystem.
- StudentCrowdminorStudent accommodation review platform. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Tuely Robins (Director of Strategic Partnerships) speaks at Student Living UK 2026.
- XiorminorBelgian PBSA investor/operator. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- The Social HubcoreEuropean hybrid hospitality/student living operator. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Winner of Best Resident Wellbeing Programme at Best in Class Awards 2023. Laura Wollard from Lavanda/The Social Hub provided testimonial.
- Loft InteriorsminorInterior design firm serving student housing. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Award sponsor for Best in Class Awards 2023.
- Diversity Talks Real EstateminorDiversity and inclusion in real estate initiative. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- Co-living VenturesminorColiving development and investment company. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- The PIE NewsminorStudent accommodation media publication. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- LaSalle Investment ManagementcoreReal estate investment management firm. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Natalia Kolotneva from LaSalle is part of the Best in Class Awards 2026 jury.
- Istanbul UniversityminorHigher education institution. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- HinescoreGlobal real estate investment firm. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Winner of Best Student Housing Investor at Best in Class Awards 2024. Hines-aparto Milan Ripamonti nominated for Best Sustainable Property.
- Urban-ovationminorUrban innovation platform. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- PBSA NewsminorUK PBSA news publication. Listed as partner in homepage logo section and sponsor of Best in Class Awards 2024.
- Amro PartnersminorEuropean student housing investment and development firm. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Winner of multiple Best in Class Awards (2022, 2024).
- EAIE (European Association for International Education)coreEuropean higher education association. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Key partner for connecting universities and housing communities.
- AXO Student LivingminorUK student housing operator. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Zainab Charchafchi (Managing Director) speaks at Student Living UK 2026.
- Quares Student HousingminorStudent housing consultancy. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Herman du Bois (Director) is on the Best in Class Awards 2026 jury.
- Lumya LivingminorStudent housing operator. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. David Campbell (Lumya Living) is part of the Best in Class Awards 2025 jury.
- Moda LivingminorUK/Ireland student housing operator. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Gina McMorran (Head of Student Operations) is on the Best in Class Awards 2025 jury.
- SWPS UniversityminorHigher education institution. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- University of EdinburghminorHigher education institution. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- Student CastleminorUK PBSA developer/operator. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Co-developer of UK National Action Framework.
- PropertyEUminorEuropean property news and intelligence platform. Listed as partner in homepage logo section.
- JLLcoreGlobal real estate services firm. Listed as partner in homepage logo section. Philip Hillman (Chair of Living Capital Markets, JLL) is on the Best in Class Awards 2025 jury. JLL sponsors Community Hubs.
- CatellacoreReal estate investment management and research firm. Contributing organization for research on European housing supply constraints. Dr. Lars Vandrei (Head of Research, Catella) authored research articles published on The Class Foundation website.
- INREVminorEuropean non-listed real estate association. Henri Vuong from INREV provided testimonial for The Class events. Represents institutional capital dimension of the ecosystem.
- UDISIS / RESAminorSpanish student housing operator. RESA won Best Affordable Housing Initiative at Best in Class Awards 2023 and Guillem Mayoral won Best Young Talent. Major Spanish market partner.
- HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute)coreUK higher education policy institute. Co-developer of UK National Action Framework with 47 stakeholders. Key policy research partner.
- UCAScoreUK university admissions service. Co-developer of UK National Action Framework. Stephen Cleal (Senior Sales Manager) speaks at Student Living UK 2026 on Higher Education trends.
- British Property FederationminorUK real estate industry association. Co-developer of UK National Action Framework.
- CUBOminorUK/Ireland university accommodation professionals association. Nysa Pradhan (Executive Director) is on the Best in Class Awards 2025 jury.
- Livensa LivingminorEuropean PBSA operator. Winner of Best Student Housing Operator at Best in Class Awards 2023. Winner of Best Sustainable Property at Best in Class Awards 2022.
- Student ExperiencecoreEuropean PBSA operator. Multiple winner at Best in Class Awards: Best Student Housing Property 2023, Best Sustainable Student Property 2023, Best Student Housing Property 2021. Strong partner with multiple property nominations.
- micampus ResidenciasminorSpanish PBSA operator. Winner of Best Campus Development at Best in Class Awards 2022. Jaime Caruncho from micampus provided testimonial for The Class events.
- Student RoostminorUK PBSA operator. Winner of Best Shared Living Development at Best in Class Awards 2020. Nominated for Best Resident Wellbeing Programme 2023.
- aparto StudentminorEuropean PBSA operator. Winner of Best Student Housing Property 2025 (Cristóbal de Moura). Nominated for Best Resident Wellbeing Programme 2023.
- Abodus LivingminorUK PBSA operator. Winner of Best Student Housing Operator at Best in Class Awards 2025.
- Codomo LivingminorStudent/coliving operator. Winner of Best Mixed-Use Development at Best in Class Awards 2025 (Codomo Living Granada). Attending organisation at Next-Gen Hubs.
- Study InnminorUK PBSA operator. Winner of Best Resident Wellbeing Programme at Best in Class Awards 2025 (Wellness for All).
- ShoosmithsminorUK law firm. Sponsors Community Hubs and Best in Class Awards 2024.
- RELIFE FoundationminorSocial impact organization for student housing. Shortlisted for Smart Social Impact Initiative at Smart Living Community Awards 2026. Winner of Best Student Housing Design (Turin) at Best in Class Awards 2024 and Best Student Housing Design 2023.
- GoBritanyaminorStudent housing community platform. Shortlisted for Smart Social Impact Initiative at Smart Living Community Awards 2026 (The Digital Common Room).
- DowningminorUK PBSA developer/operator. Shortlisted for Smart Cross-Sector Collaboration at Smart Living Community Awards 2026 (energy management with Utopi). Achieved 20-30% reduction in gas bills and over £87,000 in cost avoidance.
- Holland2StayminorDutch PBSA operator. Attending organisation at Community Hubs and Next-Gen Hubs.
- Student ExperienceminorDutch PBSA operator. Attending organisation at Community Hubs.
- Property Marketing StrategistsminorMarketing agency for property sector. Attending organisation at Community Hubs.
Scale indicators13 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
The Class Foundation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Urban Land Institute (ULI): Global, member-driven real estate research and convening organisation. ULI Europe operates parallel programming, research, and policy work to The Class Foundation but at broader real estate scale — directly comparable convener model.
- INREV (European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles): European membership association for non-listed real estate capital. Comparable as a pan-European convening, research, and standards-setting body serving institutional investors — overlapping with the PBSA investor side of The Class Foundation's ecosystem.
- EAIE (European Association for International Education): Pan-European higher education association that convenes universities, policymakers, and service providers. Already a The Class Foundation partner, but the model of member-led convening, research, and annual conference is closely comparable.
- CUBO (College and University Business Officers) – University Accommodation: UK and Ireland professional association for university accommodation and student housing officers. A current partner of The Class Foundation, but operates its own UK-focused convening, benchmarking, and awards programmes — a directly comparable peer in the UK PBSA ecosystem.
- ACUHO-I (Association of College and University Housing Officers – International): International association for higher education housing and residence life professionals. Most direct functional peer in PBSA/student housing convening, research, and awards — though primarily North American in geographic focus.
- British Property Federation (BPF): UK real estate industry membership association. While broader than PBSA, the BPF operates a comparable convening-and-policy model with industry task forces, research, and government engagement — directly analogous to The Class Foundation's policy-driven approach.
Emerging players
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators: Largest international education association globally, with adjacent work on international student mobility. Comparable member-driven convener model in the broader education ecosystem that intersects with PBSA demand drivers.
- Counsellors of Real Estate (CRE): International real estate advisory membership organisation. Similar in operating model (invitation-only membership, research, peer exchange, annual recognition), and active in the living/PBSA sector.
- HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute): UK higher education policy think tank. A current co-developer of The Class Foundation's UK National Action Framework, but operates a comparable model of research-driven policy advisory and stakeholder convening in the higher education sector.
Regional players
- AHURI (Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute): Australia's national housing research body. Mirrors the Foundation's research-and-policy model for housing supply gaps, but serves a different geography; comparable in mission and outputs though not a direct competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Frequently asked questions about The Class Foundation
What does The Class Foundation do?
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Is The Class Foundation a public or private company?
The Class Foundation is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was The Class Foundation founded?
The Class Foundation was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is The Class Foundation based?
The Class Foundation is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does The Class Foundation make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Partnership/Membership Fees are the primary driver. The others are event Sponsorship and Ticket Sales and research Publications and Reports.
Who are The Class Foundation's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Urban Land Institute (ULI), INREV (European Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles), EAIE (European Association for International Education), CUBO (College and University Business Officers) – University Accommodation, ACUHO-I (Association of College and University Housing Officers – International) and British Property Federation (BPF). Emerging players are NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Counsellors of Real Estate (CRE) and HEPI (Higher Education Policy Institute). AHURI (Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute) is listed as a regional player.
Does The Class Foundation have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Class Foundation.
What industry is The Class Foundation in?
The Class Foundation's product category is Unknown. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDALAJAA, Financial Aid Administration & Packaging. Its NAICS code is 61171.